Helping the Sol of Auburn
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:

Dr. Sushil H. Bhavnani Alexander Pfeiffenberger
Alumni Professor
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Auburn University, AL 36849-5341
Phone: (334) 844-3303
Fax: (334) 844-3307
Email: bhavnani@eng.auburn.edu
Team Captain
Email: pfeifah@auburn.edu


Benefits of Sponsorship
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).


Complete List of Our Sponsors
Thank you for your support!
GKN Aerospace GNB Inc.
Dow United Technologies U.S. Dept. of Energy
Environmental Protection Agency Nation Renewable Energy Laboratory
Concessions Board - AU Alabama Dept. of Economic and Community Affairs
Office of the President - AU General Motors Corporation
General Electric Corporation General Physics
Solectria Corporation Fluke Corporation
College of Engineering - AU Hexcel Corporation
Wolf Muffler & Authoworks Exide Technologies
Reynolds Aluminum Sacramento Municipal Utility District - CA
Delco-Remy Bank of Wedowee
Procter and Gamble College of Sciences and Mathematics - AU
Department of Industrial Design - AU Office of the Provost - AU
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 Company Parker-Hannifin Corporation
Roy Weston, Inc. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Bagby Elevator Company AU Solar Team Alumni
Energen Corporation Lee-Russell Council of Governments
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 SunWize
Sprint Southern Union
McWane Center VT Miltope


Adopt-A-Cell Program and Sponsors
4 cells = $75 6 cells = $100 8 cells = $125 10 cells = $150

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 $200 3/10/98
Ty Lim $150 3/12/98
Jason Woodworth $150 3/30/98
Joey Logan $100 3/19/98