Delft University recently unveiled a sleek solar-powered vehicle
that they hope will score them their fifth trophy in the World
Solar Challenge race. Dubbed the Nuna5, the vehicle is entirely
propelled by the sun’s rays, and is designed to cross one of the
most difficult terrains on the planet, the Australian outback.
Think that your fossil fuel vehicle is up to the task? These
students know that theirs is! The World Solar Challenge is
probably the toughest race in the world. sure Le Mans runs for a
full 24 hours, but the racers don’t need to rest in a tent, in
the middle of the outback. The race is 3000km long, takes place
between Adelaide and Darwin, and runs pretty much straight
through the Australian desert. This year, to make the race more
interesting, vehicles are required to have regular tires, which
create more drag and thus make it more difficult to achieve the
incredible level of efficiency required to win the race. Delft
University has a lot to prove, and they look ready for the
challenge. Like its