US EditionSolar-powered off-road car finishes 620-mile test drive across north Africa
- The world's first off-road solar-powered SUV, built by a team of students at Eindhoven University of Technology, aims to connect remote areas with unreliable energy grids and assist with emergency aid and deliveries.
- The SUV uses solar panels on its roof to charge its electric battery, enabling it to drive long distances solely powered by the sun. Its range can reach up to 710 kilometers on roads and 550 kilometers off-road depending on the surface.
- The lightweight and aerodynamic design, coupled with the ability to charge while driving, allows for greater versatility and freedom in travel. The solar panels can also be extended when the car is stationary, maximizing charging and providing shade.
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‘World’s first off-road solar SUV’ just drove across Morocco powered only by the sun
By Rebecca Cairns and Mark Tutton, CNN (CNN) — Zero-emission cars are soaring in popularity but running an electric vehicle is next to impossible in places with limited charging infrastructure. Stella Terra could change that. The khaki-green SUV uses solar panels on its sloping roof to charge its electric battery, meaning it can drive long distances powered entirely by the sun. Built by a team of students at Eindhoven University of Technology (T…
Solar-powered off-road car finishes 620-mile test drive across north Africa
The Stella Terra was designed by students at Eindhoven University of Technology and completed trip without rechargingA solar-powered car said to be the first in the world capable of driving off-road over long distances without recharging has completed a 620-mile (1,000km) test drive across Morocco and the Sahara.The two-seat Stella Terra, designed by students at the Eindhoven University of Technology, completed the journey across a variety of ch…
‘World’s first off-road solar SUV’ drives across Morocco powered only by the sun
A new SUV using solar panels installed on its sloping roof to charge its electric batteries, has been tested in Morocco as manufacturers begin creating cars to be used in places where petrol stations or electric chargers are unavailable. Built by a team of students at Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE), the “world’s first off-road solar-powered vehicle” could help connect remote areas “where roads are less developed and energy grids are no…
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