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Solar car teams chase ‘dreams of a more sustainable future’ in gruelling 3,000km race across Australian outback

The Guardian - Energy · Joe Hinchliffe and AAP · last updated

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge starts in Darwin on Sunday, with 34 cars from 17 countries racing across desert to Adelaide

Zipping through the Australian outback this weekend is a red car looking more race boat than sedan and which travels at highway speeds using about the same amount of power it takes to boil a kettle.

When and if this futuristic looking craft – the UNLIMITED 6.0 – crosses the finish line for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Adelaide, its team from Western Sydney University will probably celebrate with something a bit stiffer than a cup of tea.

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