No, not Dutch , it seems Australians are winning
Context :
Student-made solar-powered car sets a new world record by traveling 620 miles
[ Interesting Engineering / 20 Dec 2022 ]
Extract :
The Sunswift 7, a solar-powered car developed by students at the University of New South Wales in Australia, has set a new world record by traveling 620 miles (1,000 km) on a single charge, according to a press release.
This achievement, which took place on a test track in South Australia, represents the longest distance ever travelled by an electric vehicle (EV) on a single charge and surpassed Lucid Air Dream Edition, which has an impressive range of 520 miles (837 km)
The Sunswift 7, the seventh generation of the Sunswift solar car, is powered entirely by solar energy, with no need for fossil fuels.
It is equipped with over 6 square meters of photovoltaic cells, which convert sunlight into electricity to power the car's electric motor.
The car also has a small battery pack, which stores excess energy for use when the sun is not shining.
The team behind the Sunswift 7 spent four years developing and refining the vehicle to create a practical and efficient EV that could serve as a viable alternative to fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
In addition to setting the record for the longest distance travelled on a single charge, the Sunswift eVe also holds the record for the fastest solar-powered car, reaching a top speed of over 62 mph (100 kph).
The achievement of the Sunswift 7 team is particularly significant given the increasing global focus on reducing reliance on fossil fuels and finding more sustainable alternatives for transportation.
Electric vehicles emitting no tailpipe emissions are a crucial part of the solution to this problem. However, one of the significant challenges facing the widespread adoption of EVs is their limited range, which has traditionally been a barrier to their use for long-distance travel.
The Sunswift 7's record-breaking feat demonstrates the potential for EVs to be a viable option for long-distance travel and could help accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles worldwide.
In addition to its practical applications, the Sunswift 7 also serves as a testament to the innovative spirit and determination of the University of New South Wales students, who have worked tirelessly to develop and improve this cutting-edge technology.
The world record, according to team principal Professor of Practice Richard Hopkins,
"shows what is conceivable and what can be achieved," even though Sunswift 7 is far heavier than road-legal vehicles, which are required to include a number of equipment like airbags and air conditioning systems.
“During this record, the energy consumption was just 3.8 kWh/100km, whereas even the most efficient EVs on the road today only achieve a rating of 15kWh/100km and the average is around 20kWh/100km,” Prof. Hopkins added.
“Sunswift 7 isn’t a production car of the future, since we’ve compromised on comfort and the cost is prohibitive. But we have shown that if you want to make cars more efficient, more sustainable, more environmentally friendly, then it is possible."
MY TAKE :
I hope some large Indian EV manufacturer will explore licensing this technology and, if found viable , launch such Solar Roof powered cars commercially
We, in India, have following compelling reasons to adopt this technology :
# Such cars would have greater acceptance from users
# We will need very few EV charging stations
# These cars would require, comparatively, smaller Li-ion batteries and cost less
# These cars may be able to get charged at owner’s residence , and at night
# When not running and parked in sunlight, these cars will continue to get charged
With regards,
Hemen Parekh
hcp@RecruitGuru.com / 24 Dec 2022
My earlier 15 E Mails on this matter :
2017 : ( 7 )
Not Tough At All ! …………………………………………………………………………….
Who Will win this Race ? …………………………….................
A Breakthrough : in Technology and in Mind-set…………………………..[ 05 June 2017 ]
3000 Km without a Charging Station ?.....................
#Solarcar #Electriccar ……………………………………………
#ISRO #MSME #ElectricVehicle …………………………………
ISRO : the EV Game-Changer ……………………………………………
2018 : ( 4 )
Let Us go Dutch ! ………………………………………………………………………………
Holy Grail for Electric Vehicles ………………………………………………………
#E-Vehicle #ISRO #FAME #Pollution………………………………………………[ 28 Mar 2018 ]
At Long Last ?........................
2019 : ( 2 )
Ray , a drop of golden Sun …………………………………………………………….[ 18 Feb 2019 ]
E – Car Extrapolation : a Wishful Thinking ?....................
2020 : ( 1 )
Solar Powered EV : 1,000 Miles with Single Charging ? …………………[ 09 Dec 2020 ]
2022 ( 1 )
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