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A message from Ray Garrand No boundaries exist… The 2011 World Solar Challenge marks the 22nd anniversary of the biennial event based on a competitive field of solar cars, powered only by the sun, crossing the Australian continent. |
Teams are required to research, design and build vehicles capable of completing the 3000km journey from tropical Darwin in the Northern Territory, to cosmopolitan Adelaide in South Australia.
The attraction of the event continues to be the challenge of human ingenuity versus the elements – providing a focus for bright young minds to excel in the fields of engineering, physics, electrochemistry and mathematics.
It has been heralded as proving an unparalleled multi-disciplined learning environment and a unique personal experience.
South Australians want a growth and dynamic economy that is competitive, resilient and diverse. South Australia needs support of businesses to build on the capacity to do things differently and achieve – our goal is to have the fastest car, with the best technology!
To contribute and help us get across the line:
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results
Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:25:14 +0000World Solar Challenge results are not final, being subject to a protest. This is not likely to affect SolarSpirit’s placing of 32 out of 37. The results for our team are resoundingly possitive; no breakdowns, safe journey, great student outcomes, extremely positive press and encouraging peer reviews.
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Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:02:59 +0000SolarSpirit Friday 18th Nov 2011 Staff and students of TAFE SA had improved the solar car in recent weeks. Testing on the Port Wakefield Road this Friday centered around the suitability of running the second motor. Three of our World Solar Challenge drivers were available for the testing. In addition we had the media crew from LMU and several marketing [...]
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