What do you get when you put two Germans into the Wind Explorer? An epic, eco-conscious journey across Australia. Driving a lightweight electric car that was powered by electricity-generating wind turbines and kites alone, Television host Dirk Gion and engineer Stefan Simmerer have completed a worthy feat.
In the end, the Wind Explorer drove 5,000 km over 18 days. It achieved three world records: first time a continent was crossed by a wind-powered vehicle, longest overall distance completed and longest distance completed in 36 hours.
Wind-Powered Road Trips
The Wind Explorer Completes an Epic 5,000 KM Journey
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