Young engineering students unveil a solar car

Following 18 months of commitment and hard work, more than 30 engineering students and young drivers unveiled a $3 million (Dh11.01 million) solar-powered car at the Petroleum Institute (IP) on Wednesday that will carry the UAE flag and battle head-to-head for the first time against 20 elite international teams in the capital.

The super sleek, high-tech vehicle will represent the UAE in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge (ADSC), which will take place starting January 15-19 in a multi-day, timed road competition across 1,200km in Abu Dhabi.

The four-day competition aims to enhance research and development in sustainable transportation and promote energy efficiency.

Dr Fahad Al Maskari, PI solar car project director and team leader, said: “Today is an important milestone. The students in the team have worked to the best of their abilities and pushed themselves to the limit in utilising their knowledge and experience and applying it to the project in hand. I am proud to be a part of all they have achieved so far, and I would like to thank everyone for their support.”

Original article by Sara Sabry

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