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SOLAR SHADOW

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Solar Shadow was a vehicle designed and constructed in 1996. It competed in multiple events throughout its lifetime, such as the 1996 World Solar Challenge in Australia and the Winston Solar Challenge in 1997.

Solar Shadow

SPECIFICATIONS

Solar Shadow was designed with hydraulic disk brakes and a Solectra DC Brush Type Permanent Magnet motor. Solar Shadow’s average speed ranged from 25 to 30 mph, with its top speed being 40 mph. Upon completion, the vehicle measured 179 x 68 x 40 inches with a weight of 750 pounds.

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Solar Shadow participated in multiple events, such as the World Solar Challenge and Winston Solar Challenge. It finished the World Solar Challenge and won first place in the Winston Solar Challenge.

Solar Shadow