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World Solar Challenge
09 November 2001
The Challenge - to design and build a car capable of crossing the vast Australian continent, but with only daylight as fuel. Teams from the top universities, research establishments and industry around the world join in the spirit of friendly competition as they leave Darwin (on November 18, 2001) for their epic adventure. Camping in the desert wherever they find themselves each evening, leading teams expect to be in Adelaide within five days.\n\nExpedition Site\n