* Japanese solar car wins race across Aussie Outback Oct 29, 2009
The victory by Tokai Challenger is the first by a Japanese team since 1993 when the event was won by Honda Dream II, said the organizers of the 2009 Global Green Challenge, a race of solar cars held every two years. The Tokai Challenger had started the event in fourth position as a fleet of 31 solar-powered cars from 16 countries set off from Darwin on Saturday, a showcase of prototype solar cars. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Japanese car wins World Solar Challenge Oct 29, 2009
"The victory by Tokai Challenger is the first by a Japanese team since 1993 when the event was won by Honda Dream II," said the organizers of the 2009 Global Green Challenge, a race of solar cars held in Australia every two years ... The Tokai Challenger had started the event in fourth position as a fleet of 31 solar-powered cars from 16 countries set off from Darwin last Saturday, a showcase of prototype solar cars. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Tokai University Wins 2009 Global Green Challenge in Solar Car Equipped with Sharp Solar Cells Oct 29, 2009
The team, named Tokai University Challenge Center Team, is led by Professor Hideki Kimura, who researches high-efficiency solar cars at Tokai University School of Engineering's Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The team for this year's race is made up of 19 members, mostly students. (JCN Network, Japan)
Eco challenge: Oct 26, 2009
Solar cars power up for outback race ... Solar cars power up for outback race ... "We believe the solar cars have pioneered a whole range of technological advancements but they are not practical road cars," event spokesman Mike Drewer told Reuters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Solar-powered cars race across Australia Oct 25, 2009
"We believe the solar cars have pioneered a whole range of technological advancements but they are not practical road cars," event spokesman Mike Drewer told Reuters ... "The solar race event is unique in that it crosses an entire continent and has become the pinnacle for solar cars," he said. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Challengers' hopes rest on full tank of sun Oct 24, 2009
The Eco Challenge starts from Parliament House in Darwin at noon today and the solar cars start from Darwin tomorrow morning. Join the conversation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Olathe Middle School science fair Oct 23, 2009
Archuleta's project was based on her use of a higher SPF (sun protection factor) to see what effect that would have on the speed of solar cars. Look for Friday's edition in the Daily Press for more the OMS science fair. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
The death of a gatekeeper Oct 14, 2009
0 Winners And Losers. Search brisbanetimes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
The car called IVy which runs on less power than a toaster Oct 12, 2009
Solar cars push the limits. Clara Mazzone from the University of New South Wales' Sunswift team talks about the 2009 World Solar Challenge from Darwin to Adelaide. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Construction Completed on Tokai University's Solar Car Equipped with Sharp Solar Cells Sep 7, 2009
The team, named Tokai University Challenge Center Team, is led by Professor Hideki Kimura, who researches high-efficiency solar cars at the Tokai University School of Engineering's Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The team for this year's race is made up of 19 members, mostly students. (JCN Network, Japan)
Panasonic's High-capacity Lithium-ion Batteries Support MIT Student Team's Entry in Global Green Challenge Solar Car Race Aug 1, 2009
Solar cars use motors which run on electricity generated by solar panels ... In other words, the performance of solar cars in races depends not only on the capability of their solar panels but also the capacity of the batteries and the weight of the battery module. (JCN Network, Japan)
Green with energy Jul 17, 2009
They built solar hot dog cookers out of Pringles containers Wednesday to cook their lunch and on Thursday assembled solar cars from kits. BOCES teacher Ray Ludemann believes these activities will plant the seed for further interest when students get older. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Crash and learn: Student rockets take flight at summer class Jun 26, 2009
He said there aren t many opportunities to build rockets and solar cars near his house in Indiana. It s just been real fun, Vanderploeg said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Sharp Provides Solar Cells to Tokai University for One of the World's Largest Solar Car Races Jun 25, 2009
Purpose: Contribute to a future of environmentally friendly transportation through the development and racing of solar cars and electric vehicles ... This 19-member project team is made up mainly of students led by Professor Hideki Kimura, who researches high-efficiency solar cars at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, School of Engineering. (JCN Network, Japan)
White House Sounds Alarm On Climate Change Jun 17, 2009
"Protect your wallets folks, 'cause the far-reaching talons of this regime needs your money in order to fund their anti-global warming forced down the throat policies. by dfr21 June 16, 2009 12:40 PM PDT Why doesn't the govt just come out and say that no 100% gasoline combustionengine cars can be sold in the US come 2015 ? Hybrids, electric,hydrogen fuel cells, solar cars only. Global warming and only a 30year supply of oil have made 10 mpg Hummers unacceptable any longer.The time for "giving... (CBS News)
ISU brings solar car to CAM Middle School May 12, 2009
The solar cars they design can travel at top speeds of about 40 miles an hour or higher, depending on light and wind conditions. In addition to using solar power, the cars can be charged from a standard wall outlet. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
MIT students build supercharged solar car Apr 8, 2009
BOSTON - In a dingy basement in Boston, some young scientists are putting the finish touches to Eleanor, one of the most advanced solar cars yet designed. The technology-packed, environmentally friendly, solar racing car can hit speeds of 80 mph and drive up to 200 miles in the pitch dark all good traits for a car getting ready for a long race across the Australian outback. (MSNBC -- Environment)
