Suspension & Dynamics Subteam
Develop suspension, steering, and braking systems that shape how Carrera handles. Connect mechanical design with vehicle dynamics and testing.
Handling · Steering · Braking
Rice Electric Vehicle Solar Racing
The people
behind Carrera.
One solar car. A team built across disciplines.
REV brings Rice students together to design, build, and prepare for the Formula Sun Grand Prix 2027. Engineering, business, operations, and storytelling all have a part in getting to the track.
How we’re organized
Eight teams. One shared goal.
Design and build
Mechanical Teams
Chassis & Structures Subteam
Develop the structures that support the driver and vehicle systems. Work on composite construction, component mounting, and the practical details of fabrication.
Composites · Packaging · Fabrication
Simulations & Analysis Subteam
Use models to understand loads, airflow, and vehicle performance. Help the team compare design choices and turn analysis and test data into better decisions.
Structural analysis · Aerodynamics · Modeling
Design and build
Electrical Teams
Energy Storage & Battery Subteam
Develop Carrera’s battery pack and its monitoring and protection systems. Bring together cell selection, pack integration, and the work needed for safe, reliable energy storage.
Battery pack · Monitoring · Protection
Power Distribution Subteam
Connect the solar array, battery, and drivetrain through the car’s electrical architecture. Develop the power electronics, wiring, and protection that route energy where it is needed.
Power electronics · Wiring · Integration
Software & Systems Subteam
Develop embedded software, vehicle controls, and telemetry. Build the tools that help the driver and team understand the car and make informed decisions.
Embedded software · Controls · Telemetry
Run the racing team
Business & Operations Team
Finance
Plan budgets and track the resources that keep REV’s projects and activities moving.
Procurement
Source components, materials, and services alongside the mechanical and electrical teams.
Partnerships
Build relationships with sponsors and supporters around the team’s needs.
Logistics
Coordinate the practical needs of the workshop, travel, and competition preparation.
Strategy
Connect program priorities, resources, and planning to the team’s long-term goals.
Build our identity
Media & Marketing
Design
Create visual materials for REV’s website, social channels, recruiting, and partner communications.
Outreach
Share REV’s work with students, supporters, and the wider community.
Event planning
Plan opportunities to connect with people and showcase the team’s work.
Photographers
Capture the people, projects, and progress across REV.
Videographers
Share REV’s work, events, and student experiences through video.
Build with us
What will you
bring to the team?
You can contribute through engineering, software, business, operations, media, design, and more. Explore a team that interests you and tell us where you’d like to get involved.