Solar Power Challenge/Eco-car Japan

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kimonobox
Published: October 27, 2009Posted in: Day in the LifeTags: , , ,

The news this morning broadcast that a Japanese team from Tokai University has leapt to the front in the 10th World Solar Power Car Challenge in Australia.

But what is a solar car race? Is the winner the car that goes fastest?

No … The vehicles are competing on which vehicle can get there using the least amount of energy, rather than in the shortest time.

From Darwin across the dessert to Adelaide

From Darwin across the desert to Adelaide

I found this great photo from global green challenge.

The event is meant to be a trial and exhibition of ecologically friendly vehicles, by racing them through the heart of Australia’s landscape.

The vehicles race for nine hours each day. And at the end of each day the teams camp by the side of the road. Sounds hot and dusty!!

Have you ever wanted to be part of this kind of race?

Go Japan … Down Under!

Take a look at this solar powered grand prix race on youtube.






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I have lived and worked in Japan for the past twenty five years off and on. I have seen many changes and enjoyed the various paradoxes and anomalies of everyday Japanese living.