Everything ready for the race!
2003/07/11 Elhuyar Zientzia
Although it looks like a beach mat, the top is a solar power car. The photo was taken in the race that was held in 2001 touring the mythical 66 United States road, to which came the car presented by the University of Virginia, in which depart the latest analysis of the car.
This year will also hold the race of solar cars on the 66 road. Between 13 and 23 July these cars will travel 3,700 km. Their starting point in Chicago and their destination in California, force them to cross the great plains, climb the Rocky Mountains and pass the Great American Desert.
The career aims to stimulate engineering students and encourage solar energy. Solar cars are very expensive, a single passenger car needs an area of eight square meters of solar panels. That's why they lack a lot of marketing, but they are a sign of the advancement of this technology.
On the other hand, the cars presented to the race are divided into two categories, one in which only cars made with cheap parts are allowed and another in which cars compete with the money you want. What kind of car do you think will reach the first goal?
Gai honi buruzko eduki gehiago
Elhuyarrek garatutako teknologia
