Solar-powered Car to go around the world

20th June 2007

Solar-powered Car to go around the world

posted in alternative energy, world view |

I wish I was this guy right now.

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Louis Palmer wants to be the first man to drive around the world in a
solar-powered car. He has started a project, SolarTaxi, which aims to circumvent
the globe in the green car, meeting politicians and policy makers as they go.
“With the power of the sun around the world - stop global warming! 40.000 km…
40 countries… 14 months…” The Swiss team will head of on the 3rd of July
from Lucerne in Switzerland. Palmer has previously tested the car out on a
relatively short dash to Spain and back, a round-trip of 3,000 km. If this
sounds interesting, then get in touch with the group, they’re currently looking
to arrange visits on their way around the world. “Organise our visit in…

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