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| Welcome to the Solar Car Racing Game from TryEngineering.org |  |
A solar car is a vehicle which is fueled by the sun's energy. Photovoltaic cells in solar panels on the surface of the car convert the sun's energy into electricity. This electricity is then used to run the battery that powers the car's motor or to power the motor directly. Most solar cars are developed for the purposes of racing, due to the present challenges and limitations of using solar energy as a reliable source of vehicular power.
In this challenge you will virtually design and race a solar car.
- Select components of your solar car such as the body, battery and tires to optimize performance.
- Race your car in a desert and a racetrack environment and see how it performs.
- Modify your design based on feedback and performance and race again!
Recommended System Requirements
- Shockwave Player 11 (full installer). Click here to download the Shockwave player.
- Operating System: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac OS 10.4 or higher.
- Browser: Internet Explorer 6 or higher, Firefox 3 or higher, Safari 3 or higher, Opera 8 or higher, Google Chrome 1 or higher.
Troubleshooting
- If you have any trouble getting the game to load, you may need to uninstall your Shockwave player and run the Shockwave Full Installer.
- If you have a slow Internet connection, please be patient while the game loads.
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