The Cambridge University Endeavour is a nearly six-feet wide, 16 feet long, solar-powered car serving as an entrant in the 2011 World Solar Challenge.
The World Solar Challenge is an annual race that began in 1987 and takes place in Australia. Each entrant in the competition is required to enter a car that is powered by the sun, and then attempt to drive across Australia. The Cambridge University Endeavour is comprised of some of the salvaged pieces from Cambridge University's failed 2009 offering, Bethanny, which was felled by a bad battery.
The competition is a strenuous physical battle. The drivers of the Cambridge University Endeavour had to go through intensive training to combat Australia's oppressive heat and the vehicle's unconventional seating arrangements.
The 300KM race begins on October 16, 2011.
What's Driving This Trend
- Solar-powered Transportation
- The trend of utilizing the sun for transportation, especially in the automotive industry, presents opportunities for innovative and eco-friendly solutions.
- Green Technology Innovation in Competitions
- Competitions such as the World Solar Challenge are providing opportunities for innovators and companies to showcase their green technology solutions.
- Sustainable Energy for Transportation
- The trend of incorporating sustainable energy sources such as solar power into transportation presents opportunities for the development of self-sustaining and eco-friendly transport systems.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive
- The automotive industry can explore the potential of solar-powered vehicles as a viable alternative to traditional fossil-fueled cars.
- Green Energy
- Green energy companies can leverage the growing demand for sustainable transportation by developing new and innovative energy solutions.
- Competitive Sports
- Competitive sports can provide a platform for showcasing eco-friendly technologies and incentivizing companies and innovators to develop more sustainable products.
