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  • Japanese solar car wins 2009 Global Green Challenge

    10/28/2009 1:19:03 AM PDT · by myknowledge · 4 replies · 449+ views
    Gizmag ^ | October 28, 2009 | Noel McKeegan
    Japan's Tokai Challenger solar vehicle has taken victory against a strong international field in the 2009 Global Green Challenge. After covering almost 1860 miles (3000km) in four days across Australia's baking red center, the entry from Japan's Tokai University crossed the finish line at 3.39pm local time. The team's run was nearly flawless, reporting only a single flat tire with just over 100 miles of the course to race and the win breaks a string of four consecutive victories by the Dutch Nuon team, which is currently battling it out for second place against University of Michigan Solar Car Team....