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In pictures: Solar challenge race begins in Australia [View all]
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-41541243In pictures: Solar challenge race begins in Australia
8 October 2017
From the section Australia
Solar-powered cars from more than 30 countries around the world have begun a biennial 3,000km (1,865-mile) race from Darwin to Adelaide, north to south across the centre of Australia. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the competition. Teams in the World Solar Challenge are made up of students who have built their vehicles with their own hands.
The competitors did some test runs before the start and then raced on Saturday to establish the final grid position. Belgium's Punch Powertrain team took the pole position, reaching an average speed of 83.4km/h.
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