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Cool Runnings was a vehicle designed and constructed in 1994-1995. It was LAAE's first solar-powered racer, built with supplemental battery storage. The first race was in July 1995 at Winston Solar Challenge in Dallas, Texas, in which it won first place overall.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Cool Runnings was LAAE's first solar-powered racer. It was designed with 608 Solec International silicon solar cells, with 6 AC Delco Remy Gel Cell batteries. Cool Runnings ultimately measured 232 x 48 x 45 inches with an estimated weight of about 800 pounds.

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Cool Runnings attended its first race in July 1995 in Dallas, Texas. It competed in the Winston Solar Challenge, where it won first place.

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