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Racing into the Future: Global Teams Set Off in Solar-Powered Car Challenge

Thirty-four teams from across the globe launch into a 3,000-kilometer challenge in the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, showcasing innovations in sustainable transport.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
Racing into the Future: Global Teams Set Off in Solar-Powered Car Challenge
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In brief

A thrilling race kicked off this Sunday in Australia with thirty-four teams from around the world participating in the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. Teams are set to travel 3,000 kilometers from Darwin to Adelaide, demonstrating their advanced solar-powered vehicles. The first cars are expected to reach Adelaide by August 28, with the event concluding on August 31.

Watch: Solar-powered cars start epic Australian outback race

A solar-powered car race started on Sunday in Australia, with 34 teams from all over the world competing to win the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

The teams were greeted by people waiting to see the vehicles embark on their 3,000-kilometre (1,864-mile) journey across the outback, from Darwin to Adelaide.

The first vehicles are expected to start arriving in Adelaide on August 28th with the event closing on August 31st.

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