18 European solar car teams compete at Circuit Zolder
The start signal for the eighth edition of the iLumen European Solar Challenge was given at the Circuit Zolder in Limburg on Saturday. A total of 18 European solar car teams are competing to drive as far as possible in 24 hours.
“The purpose of this race is to show people that technology such as solar energy and electric driving has huge potential, and we do this by having students from all over the world build a car that has to cover the longest distance in 24 hours while being powered solely by solar energy,” said iLumen CEO and organiser Ismaël Ben-Al-Lal.
Participating teams can reach speeds of up to 170 km/hr with their cars but must be mindful of having enough energy for the whole night, so the average speed will be between 70 and 80 km/hr. The cars are allowed to stop twice to recharge their batteries.
The participants are expected to cover between 1,500 and 1,700 km in 24 hours.
#FlandersNewsService | Teams from various countries participate in the iLumen European Solar Challenge at Circuit Zolder, Belgium, 21 September 2024 © PHOTO WIKTOR DABKOWSKI / ZUMA PRESS WIRE
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