World Solar Challenge goes live: Solar cars racing from north to south across Australia

Source: electrek.co --- Sunday, October 08, 2017
The World Solar Challenge started about 8:30 AM local time, Darwin, Australia. 42 cars, in three categories, from 21 countries race for 3-7 days using mainly solar power. The race takes place every other year. Starting in Darwin and moving south, across the continent, ending in Adelaide, Australia. The challenge’s primary goal is a ‘design competition to discover the world’s most efficient electric car.’ more… ...

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