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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Joe Hinchliffe and AAP

Solar car teams chase ‘dreams of a more sustainable future’ in gruelling 3,000km race across Australian outback

Deakin University Solar Team's
Deakin University Solar Team's car is taking part in the World Solar Challenge racing other sun-powered cars from Darwin to Adelaide Photograph: PR HANDOUT

Zipping through the Australian outback this weekend is a red car looking more race boat than sedan and which travels at highway speeds using about the same amount of power it takes to boil a kettle.

When and if this futuristic looking craft – the Unlimited 6.0 – crosses the finish line for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Adelaide, its team from Western Sydney University will probably celebrate with something a bit stiffer than a cup of tea.

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