Model solar car

Model solar car

A model solar car is a small solar powered vehicle. It can be powered from both batteries and solar, however its primary source of energy from the sun.

Model solar cars are built and raced in Australia at a competition level. The AIMSCC (Australian-International Model Solar Car Challenge) sets the guidelines and event schedules.

Sponsors

The Sponsors of the event are as follows:
*Engineers Australia
*Jaycar Electronics

External links

* [http://www.solarnational.org AIMSCC Website ]
* [http://www.solarfreaks.com Solarfreaks Website ]


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