1993 World Solar Challenge

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway_station
gptkbp:battery_life improved
gptkbp:challenges weather variability
technical and logistical
gptkbp:community_engagement high
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired future engineers
gptkbp:distance 3021 kilometers
gptkbp:education promotes STEM education
gptkbp:electrification advanced
gptkbp:engine_type solar-powered vehicles
gptkbp:environmental_impact raises awareness of renewable energy
gptkbp:events gptkb:railway_station
biennial
one week
internationally recognized
collaborations with universities
global teams
advancements in solar technology
set speed records
influenced solar vehicle design
new solar technologies
demonstrate solar vehicle capabilities
over 30 teams participated.
promoted innovation in transportation
gptkbp:finale_date gptkb:Adelaide
gptkbp:first_held gptkb:1987
gptkbp:historical_context part of a series of solar challenges
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1993 World Solar Challenge
gptkbp:is_a_route_for gptkb:Stuart_Highway
gptkbp:location gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:media_coverage international
gptkbp:next_event gptkb:1995_World_Solar_Challenge
gptkbp:notable_teams gptkb:University_of_Michigan
gptkb:Tokai_University
gptkb:University_of_New_South_Wales
gptkb:MIT
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:South_Australian_Government
gptkbp:participants teams from various countries
gptkbp:safety_features strict
gptkbp:significance promotes solar energy technology
gptkbp:speed over 100 km/h
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:beer
gptkb:corporate_sponsorships
gptkbp:starts_at gptkb:Darwin
gptkbp:sustainability renewable energy solutions
gptkbp:team students and engineers
gptkbp:type gptkb:railway_station
gptkbp:weather_conditions varied
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Delft_University_of_Technology
gptkbp:year gptkb:1993
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1990_World_Solar_Challenge
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7