Solar Car: Powertrain Control System

As part of the UCI Solar Car team, this project seeks to design a control system for the powertrain of a solar powered vehicle. Running at 96V, the powertrain is composed of a 4 squared meter solar array, a 5kWh lithium ion battery pack, and a 2HP DC brushless motor. The control system that is being designed will enable the driver to shut the vehicle on/off,  apply cruise control, or change the direction of the vehicle's motion. Furthermore, the control system will feature several emergency shutdowns and a telemetry system. The latter will measure and then display important vehicle data to the driver. This will allow the driver to maintain an efficient driving style.