World Solar Challenge 1999

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway_station
gptkbp:awards trophies and certificates
gptkbp:challenges technical difficulties
weather and terrain
gptkbp:climate varied
gptkbp:developer extensive training
gptkbp:distance 3021 kilometers
gptkbp:end_date October 24, 1999
gptkbp:engine_type solar-powered vehicles
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:events biennial
specific guidelines
successful
one week
students and professionals
international acclaim
positive responses
increased interest in solar vehicles
inspired future competitions
successful completion
sustainability promotion
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Nuna
gptkbp:goal promote solar energy
gptkbp:historical_event part of a series
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label World Solar Challenge 1999
gptkbp:impact renewable energy awareness
gptkbp:innovation gptkb:railway_station
gptkbp:is_a_route_for Darwin to Adelaide
gptkbp:is_popular_in high
gptkbp:launch_date October 17, 1999
gptkbp:location gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:media_coverage gptkb:significant
gptkbp:next_event gptkb:World_Solar_Challenge_1996
gptkb:World_Solar_Challenge_2001
gptkbp:number_of_teams gptkb:40
gptkbp:official_website worldsolarchallenge.org
gptkbp:participants international teams
gptkbp:safety_features strict
gptkbp:significant_event pioneering solar racing
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:corporate_sponsorships
Various sponsors
gptkbp:supports government and private sectors
gptkbp:team varied backgrounds
engineering students
gptkbp:technology solar innovations
gptkbp:third_place gptkb:Bristol_University
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:type gptkb:railway_station
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Delft_University_of_Technology
gptkbp:year gptkb:1999
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:World_Solar_Challenge_1996
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7