It's all about energy management! Based on the original notion that a 1000W car would complete the journey in 50 hours, solar cars are allowed a nominal 5kW hours of stored energy, which is 10% of that theoretical figure. All other energy must come from the sun or be recovered from the kinetic energy of the vehicle.
These are arguably the most efficient electric vehicles.
World Solar Car Race - Darwin to Adelaide
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World Solar Car Race - Darwin to Adelaide
This is an annual event and starts today. There are twelve qualifiers from around the world. You might find this interesting as it progresses. http://www.worldsolarchallenge.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: World Solar Car Race - Darwin to Adelaide
And Adelaide is a fitting destination. Bet most of you didn't know about this -
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Wee Ali
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Re: World Solar Car Race - Darwin to Adelaide
Hi Hughie,
this is getting prominent publicity here in Delft as you can imagine.
JD.
this is getting prominent publicity here in Delft as you can imagine.
JD.
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Re: World Solar Car Race - Darwin to Adelaide
Those Dutch are at it again. Looks like they will have a first place getter again. https://www.standard.net.au/story/64357 ... challenge/
Re: World Solar Car Race - Darwin to Adelaide
The Dutch seem to be at the forefront of solar powered car technology.
Lightyear started selling pre-ordered cars in June the first 500 are at 120,000 euros built in Helmond, Netherlands to be off the assemby line in 2021
The cars name is Lightyear One.......Me I would have called it Buzz
Lightyear started selling pre-ordered cars in June the first 500 are at 120,000 euros built in Helmond, Netherlands to be off the assemby line in 2021
The cars name is Lightyear One.......Me I would have called it Buzz