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We are always looking for a helping hand. Because this project requires many resources and much knowledge, we are constantly looking for parts, services, advice, and funding. If you are interested in helping the solar car team in any way, please contact us. Or better yet, fill out our sponsorship form to become an immediate sponsor!
You may also contact Dr. Bhavnani or Alexander Pfeiffenberger directly:
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Dr. Sushil H. Bhavnani | |
Alexander Pfeiffenberger |
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Alumni Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering Auburn University, AL 36849-5341 Phone: (334) 844-3303 Fax: (334) 844-3307 Email: bhavnani@eng.auburn.edu |
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Team Captain
Email: pfeifah@auburn.edu |
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Contributions to Auburn's Solar Car will warrant benefits for both individual and corporate sponsors.
Corporate sponsors will have their logo affixed to the outside of our solar car and our trailer. With the high publicity our unique car gets, corporations may view sponsorship as an advertising opportunity. Our previous car was displayed at Epcot Center in Disney World (more info), Auburn Football games and other Alumni events, schools, and other various events in the Southeast. Furthermore, solar car races gain the attention of the news media. Aside from the advertising aspect of sponsorship, corporate sponsors are supporting ongoing research for alternate sources of power. We also refer our sponsoring companies to to other teams/individuals interested in our project.
Individual sponsors will be supporting Auburn's largest undergraduate research project, in addition to supporting the quest for alternate forms of power. Individual sponsors will be notified of Solar Car public appearances, and are welcome to visit the car at any time. One meaningful way for individuals to sponsor the solar car is to participate in our Adopt-a-Cell Program (see below).
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Many companies and organizations have donated services, experience, and materials. Thank you for your support! The ongoing funding history is listed below:
| GKN Aerospace |
GNB Inc |
| Dow United Technologies |
U.S Department of Energy |
| Environmental Protection Agency |
National Renewable Engery Laboratory |
| Concessions Board - Auburn University |
Alabama Department of Economic And Community Affairs |
| Office of the President - Auburn University |
General Motors Corporation |
| General Electric Corporation |
General Physics |
| Solectria Corporation |
Fluke Corporation |
| College of Engineering - Auburn University |
Hexcel Corporation |
| Wolf Muffler & Autoworks |
Exide Technologies |
| Reynolds Aluminum |
Sacramento Municipal Utility District - California |
| Delco-Remy |
Bank of Wedowee |
| Procter and Gamble |
College of Sciences and Mathematics - Auburn University |
| Department of Industrial Design - Auburn University |
Office of the Provost - Auburn University |
| Electronic Data systems |
Delphi Automotive Systems |
| Intercel |
National Screen Printers Inc. |
| Taylor Parts |
AutoSport |
| AutoTrim |
Willy's Cycle |
| DT Swiss |
Rock Shox |
| Sun Rims |
Avocet |
| Carrera Shocks |
Rissee Racing |
| Fiberglass Unlimited |
Tiger Rags |
| Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company |
West Point Foundry |
| Phenix Foundry |
Industrial Specialty Company |
| Posey Supply Co. |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. |
| Roy Weston, Inc. (Wells Cargo Trailer) |
National Renewable Energy Laboratory |
| Bagby Elevator Company |
AU Solar Team Alumni (Adopt-a-Cell program) |
| Energen Corporation |
Lee-Russell Council of Governments |
| Lowe's (lumber and hardware) |
Kimberly-Clark Corporation |
| South Trust Bank |
NASA - Redstone Arsenal |
| Alabama Power |
Wade Tru-Value Hardware |
| National Center for
Asphalt Technology |
Davis Machine Shop |
| Worley Energy Cells |
SHO-ME Able-2 Products |
| Deltec Company |
United Auto Collision |
| Twin Cities Yamaha |
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| Sprint |
Southern Union |
| McWane Center |
VT Miltope |
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Now you can own a piece of the car. This program allows you to purchase solar cells for our newest car. With your purchase of a set of solar cells, your name will be engraved on the underside of the new array. Cells come in multiples of two and the more cells you buy, the less each one costs. To complete the purchase, please contact us. There are four quantities of cells to select from:
| 4 cells = $75 | 6 cells = $100 | 8 cells = $125 | 10 cells = $150 |
If you are willing to adopt cells, please inquire about our Adopt-a-Cell program by contacting us.
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The following people have purchased cells for our 1999 car. We appreciate your purchase!
| Name | Amount | Date Received |
| Lyle Kroll |
$100 | 1/9/98 |
| Douglas Sampson |
$150 | 1/30/98 |
| Kevin Redman |
$100 | 3/5/98 |
| Patsy Hutchins-Haw |
$100 + $100 | 3/10/98 |
| Ty Lim |
$150 | 3/12/98 |
| Jason Woodworth |
$150 | 3/30/98 |
| Joey Logan |
$100 | 3/19/98 |