

Project catalyst, design concept, mechanic and driver	Marcelo da Luz - Toronto, ON, Canada. "I have a passion for giving life to my thoughts and making them tangible. I like to look at something and think of ways to improve it, especially when it means creating something that didn't exist before". email: mdaluz at xof1 dot com




Current and past supporters and contributors

	Anthony (Seneca College team) - Toronto, ON, Canada. Anthony is a 2nd semester tool and die program student at Seneca College, he helped with the machining of some of the metals components of the car.

	Aurora Juarez - California, USA.

	Bernardo Gomes - Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. Bernardo help the project in a number of different ways from helping edit the video "dream" to hands on fabricating parts to ter too

	Brian Cole - Connecticut, USA.

	Brian Dunn (RWDI team) - Guelph, ON, Canada. Brian help with the construction of one of the wind tunel models and wind tunnel set up.

	Daniel Tadros - Toronto, ON, Canada. Daniel is an ongoing contributor to the project and have helped with all kinds of tasks from composites to tests and events. He graduated as mechanical engineer from Ryerson University where studied XOF1's suspension as part of his thesis

	Daniel (DMG team) - Mississauga, ON, Canada Daniel machine some of the components of the front wheel (hub, spindles, lug nut, dust cover).

	Dan O'Connor - Toronto, ON, Canada. Dan machined some small metal components, designed and built the MPPT box and contributed with ideas and moral support.

	Professor Darryl Von Prondzinski (Seneca College team). Professor Darryl helped with some of the metal components and assembling.

	Doug Sillery - RWDI Team. Guelph, ON, Canada. Doug built the frame used to assemble the sensors inside the half scale models used during the wind tunnel tests. He also helped with the construction of the 3 wheel model.

	Eric Olson (Acsion team) - Pinawa, MB, Canada "You have to listen when opportunity knocks. This is an ambitious and interesting project that I am happy to get a chance to be involved in". Eric is a composites engineer, Eric helped build the composite components of the solar car and get all the credit for the construction of the top part of the array, one of the most complex and difficult parts built.

	Gordon Snider (Seneca Team) - Toronto, ON, Canada. Gordon is a former student at Seneca college, while taking a refresher course he helped machine some of the metal components of the car (brackets, supports, etc...) including assisting with CNC machining of some of the more complex components.

	Humberto Garcia - Mississauga, ON, Canada. "I am really happy of being part of such an excellent project, which I like a lot". Humberto is a very creative individual, his background as an archited and art director for the movie industry is a great asset to the project, his creativity and innovative ideas gave a very unique touch to the project. Humberto worked close with Marcelo to design the front and rear suspension components and steering geometry.

	Ivan Da Barp - Vaughan, ON, Canada. Ivan helped Marcelo create some of the first computerized graphic design concepts of the XOF1 car.

	Jack Netzke (RWDI Team) - Guelph, ON, Canada. Jack assembled the sensors used to gather data from the model during the wind tunnel tests, ran the wind tunnel during the tests and helped in the construction of the model.

	Jennifer Power - St.John's, NF, Canada. "I am a free spirit who loves adventure. I value life and encourage others to stop and smell the roses and live each day to the fullest. The solar car project is a great adventure that I am excited to be a part of and I am happy to be helping Marcelo fulfill his dream". Jennifer was the first to believe and help with the project. Jennifer helped with just about everything from the construction of the wind tunnel models, construction of the molds, logistics, sponsorship and website.

	John Visosky - Ontario, Canada. John wrote the code for the BMS (Battery Management System), helped design, build and test some of the electronics components.

	Professor Ken Ellis (Seneca College team). Ken is the liaison between Seneca College and XOF1, he also machined the rear suspension a-arm.

	Ken Sine - Waterloo, ON, Canada. Ken helped Marcelo create a computerized graphic design concept of the XOF1 car.

design concept, fabrication	Kevin Thome (Seneca team) - Toronto, ON, Canada. Kevin is an on going contributor to the project. Kevin's involvement in the project started when he was a tool and die program student at Seneca College. Kevin have machined and helped manufacture a number of pats for the project, participated in the development of XOF1 front fairing carriage system and have helped with tests and events.

	Kira Bein (University of Sao Paulo solar car team) - Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil Kira ran the FEA (Finite Element Analyses) of the front suspension support arm.

	Lubov Kozak - Toronto, ON, Canada Lubov created the short solar car animation. Click on the little solar car on the home page to see it.

	Professor Malcolm Archer (Seneca College team). Professor Archer machine some components for the solar car.

BMS (battery monitoring system) - Electric / electronics	Mario Bilusic - Toronto, ON, Canada. "I was always attracted to good ideas. Working with Marcelo and other people in the team is pure joy. I want to help as much as I can". Mario is a multi-task contributor to the project, from sending, soldering tabs to the solar cells, wirings, etc.. email: mbilusic@xof1.com

	Mario Pin (University of Sao Paulo solar car team) - Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil Mario participated in the project for about two weeks assisting in a number of different tasks from mechanic to electric.

	Mary Barbosa - California, USA. Mary helped edit some of the english text posted at the site.

Solar array specialist	Max Buneta - Toronto, ON, Canada. Max' s previous experience with the Queen's University solar car team is a great asset to the Power of One project. His experience and knowledge are helping steer the project in the right direction. Max is in charge of the solar array of the car and also have contributed to brain storm sections and ideas.

	Michael Leung - Toronto, ON - Canada - Michael and Michael Auto Body Michael is a great inspiration and a refreshing addition to the team. He is always willing to go the extra mile and lend a hand wherever it is needed and keeps our spirits high whenever things don't go exactly as planned. He also contributes many interesting and useful ideas to the brainstorming sessions. Michael has been a key player in painting the 1/2 scale model and building the molds. He is also helping out with the solar cells, other parts of the car.

	Mike Hall - Ryerson University team, Toronto, ON, Canada.

	Nathan Eng - Ryerson University team, - Toronto, ON, Canada.

	Nikolas Tutriak - Ryerson University team, - Toronto, ON, Canada.

	Professor Patrick Ferguson (Seneca College team). Professor Ferguson CNC machined most of the metal major components of the solar car.

	Richard Archer (DMG team) - Mississauga, ON, Canada Richard machine some of the components of the front wheel (hub, spindles, lug nut, dust cover).

	Robert Cullen (Seneca College team). Robert has a background in robotics amoung many other things. Robert contributed with a number of ideas, helped design, modify, fabricate and assemble most metal components on car. Robert gets all the credit for the upright linear steering system and the extention to the rear suspension support arm among many others implemented components of the car.

	Professor Seyed Miri (Seneca College team). Professor Miri helped machine and modify some small components of the car.

	Scott Gamble (RWDI team) - Guelph, ON, Canada. Scott Gamble coordinated the wind tunnel tests of the solar car at RWDI.

	Sebastien Marquis - Montreal, QC, Canada. "I think that Marcelo had a great idea with the solar car project. In my own words, I would say that if he was crazy enough to pursue his dreams, then the least I could do is help him a bit. I enjoy cars, design and people. Therefore, working on this project is more of a pleasure for me than real work". Sebastien translated the french pages of the web site and helped in a number of different ways, from sanding the molds to taking photos.

	Shane Harris - Ryerson University team, - Toronto, ON, Canada.

	Shawn Walker (RWDI team) - Rockwood, ON, Canada. " I am a very hands-on person. From machining metal parts to canoe building, to rebuilding engines, I am always trying to learn something new. Being involved in the design of a solar car wouldn't surprise anyone who knows me. I am very excited to be a part of the team" Shawn is a multi-task "MacGyver". He has been involved in everything from creating the computer designs of the car to carving the 1/2 scale models and molds that will be used to create the car's body and parts. He and Marcelo have spent countless hours brainstorming over designs and ideas. Shawn has a unique way of coming up with creative ideas to overcome problems and obtain solutions.

	Steve Blazesk - Toronto, ON, Canada. Steve contributed with ideas and devised the system to build the driver's seat.

	Steve Jones (RWDI team) - Guelph, ON, Canada. Steve gave some moral support to the construction of one of the wind tunel models. Sorry Steve, this is the only photo we have of you, and you took it yourself (smiles).

	Stefano Strani - Frosinone, Italy Stefano ran the FEA (Finite Element Analyses) of the wheels.

	Stephen Dennis (Emprosper team) - Uxbridge, ON - Canada Stephen participated in some of the design and integration of electric and electronic components of the solar car and contributed with some great inovative ideas for the project to challenge like being the first solar car on an ince road and to reach the artic.

	Todd Whitley - Ottawa, On, Canada Todd participated in brain storming sections, helped with the placement of solar cells and logistics.

	Tony Alati (Seneca College team) - Toronto, ON, Canada. Tony is a former student at Seneca college, while taking a refresher course he helped machine some of the metal components of the car (brackets, supports, etc...) including assisting with CNC machining of some of the more complex components.

	Vince Lopata (Acsion team) - Pinawa, MA, Canada Vince coordinated the construction of the solar car parts at Acsion and help fabricate the components.

	Victor Righetti (University of Sao Paulo solar car team) - Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil Victor participated in the project for about two weeks assisting in a number of different tasks from mechanic to electric.

	Aylthon Bauer - Guarulhos, SP, Brazil) "I learned about the Xof1 project through Marcelo when he came to Brazil to promote the project. I understand the importance of the use of clean and sustainable energy that doesn't pollute the environment. I support Marcelo and all of you. 'May the force be with you".