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The Fastest Solar Car on the Planet [Solar]
gizmodo.com - 11/3/2009
The Fastest Solar Car on the Planet [Solar]
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In the most recent World Solar Challenge , a Japanese team upset the former 4-time Dutch champs to win the 1,864-mile solar car race across Australia with the vehicle you see here. The Tokai Challenger completed the journey in 29 hours and 49 minutes despite a flat tire—that's an ...
Sun Drive Is Everything You Could Ever Want In A Solar USB Key
ohgizmo.com - 29 days ago
Sun Drive Is Everything You Could Ever Want In A Solar USB Key
— ohgizmo.com — While I certainly applaud the concept behind festooning random gadgets with solar cells, I have to question... how useful it actually is. I mean, even with dedicated solar chargers you have to make a special effort to leave them out in the sun. ... (more) Sun Drive Is Everything You Could Ever Want In A Solar ...

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Japanese Solar Racer Wins Race in the Sun
wired.com - 11/2/2009
Japanese Solar Racer Wins Race in the Sun
— wired.com — A Japanese team has won the World Solar Challenge, racing across the Australian outback an an average... speed of 63 mph to wrest the title from a Dutch team that’s dominated the past four races. Tokai Challenger from Tokai University crossed the ... (more) Japanese Solar Racer Wins Race in the Sun

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Japanese team takes top prize at World Solar Challenge
engadget.com - 11/2/2009
Japanese team takes top prize at World Solar Challenge
— engadget.com — A Japanese team from Tokai University has taken the top spot at the World Solar Challenge, which... was held at the end of last week in Australia. The team beat out the Delft University team which won four consecutive previous Challenges, and ... (more) Japanese team takes top prize at World Solar Challenge

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Dutch Team Upset At World Solar Challenge, Tokai Challenger Wins
The Inquisitr » Technology — ... The original record was set in 2005 by the Dutch team with a time of 29 hours and 11 minutes, however different variables are included in determining the fastest car, including wind conditions, amount of sunlight. [Gizmodo] ...

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