Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
The facts.
90
Ø-speed [km/h]
days
7
international teams
50
event location
Australia
The challenge.
The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge aims to promote and publicize the research and development of solar mobility. In the 3022-kilometer race through the Australian outback 50 teams from internationally renowned universities compete with their solar vehicles. Examples are Cambridge, TU Delft, Stanford University and MIT. In addition to outstanding development work, the decisive factor for success is the optimal use of available solar energy. The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is considered to be the toughest solar car race in the world. By adapting the regulations each season, it Innovation and application proximity are promoted. “In order to finish first, you first have to finish.”
The route.
3022 kilometers through the heart of Australia
The regulations.
In order to keep us innovative as a team and to set ourselves new tasks, there is a new set of rules every time, which is constantly changing. This creates new challenges that the teams have to solve. The regulations are not a guide and thus leave enough room to create and implement abstract ideas In addition, regulations and stability criteria are there to ensure a safe design and thus an accident-free race.