Solar powered cars race in South Africa
October 1, 2008
One of the cars taking part in the 'South African Solar Challenge' on display in Cape Town. Africa's first-ever solar-powered car race is underway in South Africa to raise awareness about alternative energy and promote science and technology.
Africa's first-ever solar-powered car race is underway in South Africa to raise awareness about alternative energy and promote science and technology, organisers said Wednesday.
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Wow, things must be pretty messed up in South Africa if ten engineers can make a "radical improvement" to their economy.