A Japanese sun-powered car recently won the World Solar Challenge after averaging speeds of more than 100 Kilometers per hour in a four-day race through Australia’s desert Outback.
Organizers said the Tokai Challenger crossed the finish line in Adelaide, South Australia, after 29 hours and 49 minutes’ racing following Sunday’s departure form the northern city of Darwin.
The Futuristic Tokai put in a near-flawless run with only one flat tire on the 3,000 kilometer race.
Its nearest rivals were more than two hours behind and were due to battle it out for second place. The World Solar Challenge aimed at promoting environmentally friendly solar technology, started in 1987 and runs every two years.
