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SC8 Car Build (NU Solar)

$1,425
28%
Raised toward our $5,000 Goal
10 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on May 05, at 12:00 AM EDT
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Thank You!

May 08, 2022

And just like that, it’s over! We want to thank everyone who contributed to our Catalyzer campaign this Spring. No matter if you donated, shared, or spread the word about NUsolar, we are so happy to feel the support from this community. Your generosity will allow us to continue innovating and learning with our team, and we’re excited to keep you up to date on your impact on NUsolar! From all of us on the team, Thank You!

We're Live!

April 14, 2022

Thank you so much to everyone for participating in the 2022 CATALYZER! We are NU Solar- Northwestern University Solar Car Team. NU Solar is a student-organized solar car team with more than a decade of race experience. This year’s CATALYZER is going to be a little more special for NU Solar because we are planning something big–a complete overhaul of our current SC7 design to feature cutting-edge, lightweight carbon fiber. With this new vehicle iteration–SC8– we aim to place among the top teams in the world at the 2023 Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP). Our goal is to raise at least $5,000, which would go a long way to fund our team’s efforts in transitioning to a carbon fiber vehicle. Your support is crucial for achieving our dream, and, regardless of the size of your donation, every dollar means a lot to us. With your help, we can push the boundaries of alternative energy and show the world what Northwestern is capable of! Go Cats!

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$25

Basic Safety Equipment

Provide gloves and masks for our team to safely handle carbon fiber composites

$50

Solar Cells

Help our team harness the power of the sun

$100

Essential Chemicals

Provide the chemicals that we need for the manufacturing process

$250

Trailer

Help our team travel to schools and events in Chicago and Evanston

$500

Tires

Purchase one of the tires for our new car

$1,000

Autoclave Rental for SC8 Body

Help our team mold the frame of our car

$5,000

Carbon Fiber Rolls

Purchase the raw materials from which we will construct our vehicle

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