Eco Factor: Zero-emission electric car powered exclusively by silicon solar cells.
Designed by students at the University of New South Wales, the Sunswift IVy, solar-powered vehicle has claimed the Guinness World Record for the world’s fastest solar-powered vehicle by hitting a top speed of 88.738kph. The record-breaking attempt took place at the HMAS Albatross navy base airstrip in Nowra, Australia and shattered the previous record of 78kph that was set by the GM Sunraycer in 1987.
The Sunswift IVy is a three-wheeled vehicle with a monocoque carbon fiber body. The vehicle features a brushless CSIRO 3 phase DC 1800W electric motor, which is powered by a solar array producing 1200W. Usually, the solar array is used to power a lithium-ion polymer battery pack, which was removed for the run as the milestone demanded a car that is powered exclusively by silicon solar cells.
Via: Gizmag
