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Abu Dhabi Challenge form guide
Regular reader, commenter and contributor Nigel analysed the team’s chances in the Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge. If you’d like to make a prediction, please feel free to do so in the comments below. With...
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Planning
Sometimes a planning works out, and sometime it doesn’t. I wanted to write a team activity update today, but I spent more time on the preparations for my trip to Abu Dhabi than I thought. Here’s a...
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2015 Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge – third scrutineering day
Today was my first full day in Abu Dhabi, just in time to attend the third and last day of scrutineering. Those of you who have followed my Twitter account (no account of your own needed) will have an...
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2015 Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge – Qualifying day
Today, the teams drove the qualification on the Yas Marinas Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Each car had to drive a minimum of 250 km, and each driver had to drive a minimum of 50 km. Most teams managed to...
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2015 Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge – live team tracking
Click image to go to live tracking During the three road days of the Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge, the solar cars carry GPS transponders, and their position is plotted live on a map. This should allow...
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2015 Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge – video of the start
This video shows all the cars moving off the starting line for the 2015 Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge. It’s not edited, just published as recorded – shakes and all from when my camera got really heavy...
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2015 Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge – first road day
Today was the first road day of the 2015 Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge. After the start (see video below) the team made their way through the city of Abu Dhabi. After exiting the city, the teams followed...
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Michigan and Eco Solar Breizh videos of the 2015 Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge
Both the University of Michigan Solar Car Team and Eco Solar Breizh posted interesting videos about the 2015 Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge. Firstly: Michigans video. Of particular interest is what happens...
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Solar Impulse 2 visit in Abu Dhabi
Solar Impulse 2 When I was in Abu Dhabi for the 2015 Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge, I was able to visit the Solar Impulse 2 solar-powered airplane. I owe a big thank you to the Punch Powertrain Solar Team...
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2015 Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge recollections
In January 2015 I visited the inaugural Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge. In this article I’ll recount my “adventures” before, during and after the event. It’ll be a cross between a report about the event,...
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