What it takes to build and race solar cars in the Sasol Solar Challenge

Update: 2020-10-22

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In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner is joined in the virtual studio by Robert Walker who is the director of the Sasol Solar Challenge. Robert delves into the history of this sun-powered event and gives insight into what it takes to build and race these specially designed solar cars on such a competitive level. Brenwin Naidu and Denis Droppa also stop by to chip in on the latest motoring news.

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What it takes to build and race solar cars in the Sasol Solar Challenge

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What it takes to build and race solar cars in the Sasol Solar Challenge

Thomas Falkiner

What it takes to build and race solar cars in the Sasol Solar Challenge