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‘World’s first off-road solar SUV’ just drove across Morocco powered only by the sun (www.cnn.com)
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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 not as reliable,” and assist with emergency aid and deliveries, says Thieme Bosman, events manager for the team.

The team tested the vehicle in Morocco earlier this month, driving more than 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) between the country’s northern coast and the Sahara Desert in the south.

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[–] Shou@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's nice to see the TUe going beyond the solar races and actually make a useful product. If I remember correctly, they did the race in a 4 person solar vehicle once, rather than design a car optimized for racing.

[–] PersnickityPenguin@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Apparently Light Year is a spinoff from them.