Un viaggio di 3.000 km da Darwin ad Adelaide, dal Nord al Sud dell'Australia.2007 Panasonic World Solar Challenge is the ultimate challenge in sustainable energy.
The Challenge: Design and build a car capable of crossing the vast and imposing continent of Australia using only sunlight as fuel and to prove it, in the spirit of friendly competition against others with the same goal.
Inspired by adventure and fuelled by the spirit of friendly competition, the event attracts teams from corporations, research and educational institutions around the world.
The Panasonic World Solar Challenge is owned and managed by Events South Australia, the major events division of the South Australian Tourism Commission.
2007 will be the 20th anniversary since the first World Solar Challenge was staged. Over the coming months, this site will be updated with exciting details of the 20th anniversary edition of this iconic event.
What is the Panasonic World Solar Challenge?
The Panasonic World Solar Challenge is a biennial event based on a competitive field of solar cars crossing the Australian continent powered by nothing but the sun. Teams are required to research, build and design vehicles capable of completing the 3000km journey from tropical Darwin in the Northern Territory, to cosmopolitan Adelaide in South Australia.
The Panasonic World Solar Challenge is undoubtedly one of the greatest scientific adventures of our time. Since 1987, the purpose of this event has been to promote and celebrate educational and technical excellence, and draw attention to the imperatives of sustainable transport.
It's an energy efficiency challenge, all about creating a balance between sustainable speed and endurance, energy management and strategic planning.
Other classes of participation are designed to showcase the viability and performance of a new generation of vehicles demonstrating ultra fuel efficiency and low emission technologies emerging in the cleaner and greener vehicles demanded by the motoring public.
Climate Change
Australia and the globe are experiencing rapid climate change. Since the middle of the 20th century, Australian temperatures have, on average, risen by about 1°C with an increase in the frequency of heatwaves and a decrease in the numbers of frosts and cold days. Rainfall patterns have also changed - the northwest has seen an increase in rainfall over the last 50 years while much of eastern Australia and the far southwest have experienced a decline. (more)
Australia's hottest year on record
Australia has officially recorded its warmest year on record. (more)
More information see http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/change/
Environmental Declaration
The World Solar Challenge seeks, by its very nature, to draw attention to the imperatives of sustainable transport. The World Solar Challenge promotes research into zero emission transport solutions. The vast array of interim technologies designed … [More]
Emerging Transport Technology Conference
Here’s a chance to get ahead in the transport technology race with information that will drive tomorrow. The 2007 Emerging Transport Technology Conference will be held in Adelaide on 29-30 October 2007, following the conclusion of the 2007 Panasonic … [More]
Why sustainable transport?
The Australian transport sector accounted for around 80 million tonnes of Australia's total net greenhouse gas emissions in 2004, representing 14 per cent of Australia's total emissions. About 89 per cent … [More]
Why solar energy?
It is about life style, protecting the environment and financial planning for your future!
Solar energy is making a large contribution to the battle to reduce greenhouse gases throughout the world and provide a buffer against depleting energy … [More]
http://www.wsc.org.au/
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