The challenge
- Panasonic World Solar Challenge
- 21-28 October 2007
- Drive 3000 kilometres from Darwin to Adelaide
- The challenge - to finish safely in the quickest time
2007 celebrated the 20th anniversary of the event. More than 40 teams participated and two new categories were introduced: New Car Challenge and Adventure Challenge.
For more information relating to the Panasonic world solar challenge go to the official race website
Did you know?
The amount of CO
2 a Formula One racing car emits during its racing season:
Around 17 tonnes
1
The amount of CO
2 the Aviva Southern Aurora Car will emit during its racing season:
0 tonnes
The challenge
The World Solar Challenge motivates research and development into harnessing solar
energy for future transport needs.
Solar blog
Read about the latest developments in the solar car challenge project