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Benelux students gear up for the World Solar Challenge (update)
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Over its 30+ year history, the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge has become the most well-known solar-powered car racing event on the globe. Every two years, the challenge brings students and innovators, from all over the world, to Australia for a chance to compete and to push the limits of solar cars.
In just a few months, the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge will kick off, and the Netherlands and Belgium look to be well-represented, sending 5 out of the 48 teams to compete in the Down Under. The challenge consists of a 3,000-km road race through the harsh Australian Outback, with teams participating in one of three classes.
The adventure class is for groups wishing to participate, but not compete. The challenger class is intended for aerodynamic, single-seat vehicles built for sustained endurance and maximum energy efficiency. Finally, the cruiser class consists of solar cars designed not just for the speed, but for practicality and with distance to the market in mind.
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