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Solar Racing Cars

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Eolian2 is Another Great Achievement by The University of Chile

— April 4, 2011 — Autos
The Eolian2 is yet another innovative racing car designed and developed by a group of engineering students and teachers from the University of Chile. Eolian2 solely depends on solar power and its efficiency will be officially tested at the Atacama Solar Challenge, which will take place between September and October 2011.

Eolian2 contains solar cells on its surface to power the entire car, enabling it to achieve a maximum speed of 130 kilometers an hour. The Eolian2’s predecessor Eolian was also an incredible solar-powered racing car that was successfully tested at the the Panasonic World Solar Challenge in Australia, where it stood 14th among forty-five contenders and covered a distance of more than three thousand miles.
Trend Themes
1. Solar Power - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more efficient and affordable solar panels to increase the adoption of solar-powered vehicles.
2. Electric Vehicles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve battery technology to extend the range and charging speed of electric cars, making them a viable alternative to traditional vehicles.
3. Sustainable Transportation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative transportation solutions that reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Clean Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to generate clean and renewable energy to power various industries, including transportation.
2. Automotive - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced technologies for electric and solar-powered vehicles, revolutionizing the automotive industry.
3. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, to transform the energy industry.
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