The Global Green Challenge

**greencat** · #1 07-15-2009, 12:39 AM

See the Cars of the new generation. The Future. Here. Now.

The Global Green Challenge has evolved into a platform and testing ground for the next generation of vehicle technology.

Conceived out of the legendary World Solar Challenge that pioneered and promoted research into sustainable transport, electric vehicle technology has been developed to the extent that a solar powered car can carry its driver 3000km across Australia at an average speed of well over 100Kp/h average. Many of the huge iprovements in solar conversion, battery technology, low resistance tyres and electric ‘wheel’ motors, are finding their way into the new generation vehicles demanded by the motoring public. The Global Green Challenge event is a trial and exhibition of ecologically friendly vehicles through the heart of Australia’s iconic landscape.

Through its two constituent parts, the World Solar Challenge for solarcars and the Eco Challenge for production vehicles, the Global Green Challenge gives the world a sneak peek into the environmentally sustainable cars of the future.

Stretching 3,000km from Darwin to Adelaide, the Global Green Challenge puts technology, research, manufacturing advancement and sheer determination to the test as the cars of the future lead the drive towards a healthier future for the planet.

The Global Green Challenge comprises two categories:

The World Solar Challenge – for purely solar-powered vehicles
The Eco Challenge – for environmentally friendly production and experimental vehicles
Pre and post event public displays will be held in Darwin and Adelaide with an urban cycle for the Eco Challenge vehicles also to be conducted in the South Australian capital. An associated event will also be held in Alice Springs.

Join us in October by following the challenge online or en-route, and experience the adventure.

THE FUTURE. HERE. NOW.

Global Green Challenge / Home

**greencat** · #2 07-15-2009, 12:44 AM

The Global Green Challenge is not only an intellectual endeavour attractive to a scientific, academic and engineering audience, but a unique way for commercial manufacturers to showcase new vehicles and the technology of the future.

If you can't follow the Challenge in person, follow it online with results and locations published daily. Be inspired by the adventure and motivated to contribute by supporting the Global Green Challenge.

Who will be there?
From the very beginning, this unique event has attracted worldwide interest.

And once again, the Global Green Challenge will see the involvement of the world's leading technical universities including London's Imperial College, MIT and Michigan, Osaka Sangyo, University of New South Wales as well as many others. Some of the brightest young minds on the planet will gather for this event.

Furthermore, the world’s leading motor manufacturers are being challenged to demonstrate their own environmental commitments by entering the latest examples of clean and green technology into the Eco Challenge category.

What can I do?
Get involved in the Global Green Challenge by following the event online during the challenge from October 24 to October 31, 2009.

There will daily team updates, news items and stories of this magnificent adventure as teams compete over 3,000 kms across Australia. So get behind your favourite team or country and follow their road to success.

There will be opportunities to see these brilliant machines at the start line in Darwin from October 24, right in the heart of the city, then follow their adventure down the Stuart Highway to Alice Springs, where you can see the cars pass through the town. On the conclusion of the challenge, bring your family to Victoria Square on October 31, 2009 and watch the cars as they glide into Adelaide down King William Street, then mingle with the drivers and teams.

There is something for everybody to see and do during the event - The Future. Here. Now.

**greencat** · #3 10-18-2009, 07:27 PM

See the Cars of the new generation.

The Global Green Challenge has evolved into a platform and testing ground for the next generation of vehicle technology.

Conceived out of the legendary World Solar Challenge that pioneered and promoted research into sustainable transport, electric vehicle technology has been developed to the extent that a solar powered car can carry its driver 3000km across Australia at an average speed of well over 100Kp/h average. Many of the huge improvements in solar conversion, battery technology, low rolling resistance tyres and electric ‘wheel’ motors, are finding their way into the new generation vehicles demanded by the motoring public. The Global Green Challenge event is a trial and exhibition of ecologically friendly vehicles through the heart of Australia’s iconic landscape.

Through its two constituent parts, the World Solar Challenge for solarcars and the Eco Challenge for production vehicles, the Global Green Challenge gives the world a sneak peek into the environmentally sustainable cars of the future.

Stretching 3,000km from Darwin to Adelaide, the Global Green Challenge puts technology, research, manufacturing advancement and sheer determination to the test as the cars of the future lead the drive towards a healthier future for the planet.

The Global Green Challenge comprises two categories:

The World Solar Challenge – for purely solar-powered vehicles
The Eco Challenge – for environmentally friendly production and experimental vehicles
Pre and post event public displays will be held in Darwin and Adelaide with an urban cycle for the Eco Challenge vehicles also to be conducted in the South Australian capital. An associated event will also be held in Alice Springs.

Join us in October by following the challenge online or en-route, and experience the adventure.

THE FUTURE. HERE. NOW.

2009 Global Green Challenge Event Timetable Event Date
Launch Event March 19, 2009 at the Clipsal500 Adelaide
Close of Entries June 30, 2009 (or when fully subscribed)
Teams Arrive from October 12, 2009 (Darwin)
Scrutineering Solar Cars from October 21, 2009 (Darwin)
Official Reception (invitation only) October 23, 2009 (Darwin)
Start of Eco Challenge-Midday October 24, 2009 (Darwin) State Square
Start of World Solar Challenge -8.30am October 25, 2009 (Darwin) State Square
Urban Cycle-Eco Challenge Finish October 30,2009 (Adelaide)
Display- Adelaide and Carsguide.com.au Awards October 31, 2009 (Adelaide) Invitation only

The solar cars will be on display for the public to see in Darwin at Hidden Valley Raceway on the 24th of October from 9am to 3pm and the eco cars will be on display from 9am until the Official Eco Challenge start at midday in State Square, Darwin.

This is a FREE event for the public to see the cars of today and the future, The solar cars commence their journey on Sunday the 25th of October at 8.30am from State Square, Darwin and we love to see you there,so please come and bring the family and cheer off the teams as they depart Darwin.

Follow the journey of 52 teams from15 countries, in both the World Solar Challenge and the Eco Challenge as they compete over 3000kms and head towards Adelaide, South Australia. In Adelaide there will be a FREE public display on Saturday the 31st. We encourage the public to see the cars of the future and bring their family and friends to enjoy the day. Cars will arrive form Thursday the 29th and 30th of October and make their way along King William Street to "Challenge Villiage" in Victoria Square Adelaide,.

Global Green Challenge / Event Timetable

**greencat** · #4 10-18-2009, 07:31 PM

The Country, The Route, The Adventure
The Global Green Challenge is run over 3,000 kilometers from Darwin to Adelaide - from tropical rainforests of the north, across the savannah country, through the gibber plains of the desert to the fertile coastal regions of the south.

It is a journey through Australia’s Outback, across a modern nation to the heart of an ancient land. One blessed with outstanding natural attractions, extreme contrasts and a unique indigenous culture over 60,000 years old.

Global Green Challenge / Route Maps

There are opportunities in a becoming a partner or supporter of the Global Green Challenge, so if you are interested in talking to us, please do not hesitate to call:

Chris Selwood - Event Director
Global Green Challenge
SA Motor Sport Board
191 Pulteney Street Adelaide 5000, Australia
PO Box 663 Kent Town, South Australia 5071
Phone: +61 (0)8 8212 8500
Fax: +61 (0)8 8212 6700

John Franklin - Marketing Manager
Global Green Challenge
SA Motor Sport Board
191 Pulteney Street, Adelaide 5000, Australia
PO Box 663 Kent Town, South Australia 5071
Phone: +61 (0)8 8463 4660
Fax: +61 (0)8 8212 6700
Mobile: 0429 630 694

For further details on the Global Green Challenge you can contact or email John Franklin on franklin.john@saugov.sa.gov.au.

**greencat** · #5 10-18-2009, 07:34 PM

The Global Green Challenge is not only an intellectual endeavour attractive to a scientific, academic and engineering audience, but a unique way for commercial manufacturers to showcase new vehicles and the technology of the future.

If you can't follow the Challenge in person, follow it online with results and locations published daily. Be inspired by the adventure and motivated to contribute by supporting the Global Green Challenge.

Who will be there?
From the very beginning, this unique event has attracted worldwide interest.

And once again, the Global Green Challenge will see the involvement of the world's leading technical universities including London's Imperial College, MIT and Michigan, Osaka Sangyo, University of New South Wales as well as many others. Some of the brightest young minds on the planet will gather for this event.

Furthermore, the world’s leading motor manufacturers are being challenged to demonstrate their own environmental commitments by entering the latest examples of clean and green technology into the Eco Challenge category.

What can I do?
Get involved in the Global Green Challenge by following the event online during the challenge from October 24 to October 31, 2009.

There will daily team updates, news items and stories of this magnificent adventure as teams compete over 3,000 kms across Australia. So get behind your favourite team or country and follow their road to success.

There will be opportunities to see these brilliant machines at the start line in Darwin from October 24, right in the heart of the city, then follow their adventure down the Stuart Highway to Alice Springs, where you can see the cars pass through the town. On the conclusion of the challenge, bring your family to Victoria Square on October 31, 2009 and watch the cars as they glide into Adelaide down King William Street, then mingle with the drivers and teams.

There is something for everybody to see and do during the event - THE FUTURE. HERE. NOW.

Global Green Challenge / Be A Part Of It

**greencat** · #6 10-25-2009, 11:09 PM

After one day of racing, the team as traveled 746 kilometers. They are currently located 10 Kilos south of Elliot, 240Kilos from Tennant Creek and 747 Kilos from Alice Springs. Following the Umicore crash, Infinium remains in 2nd place, still about 30-40K behind Tokai and 50Km ahead of Nuon.

University of Michigan Solar Car Team | Infinium 2009: No Limit

Nicolas_Thomas · #7 06-14-2010, 05:25 AM

“The Global Green Challenge has been a fantastic opportunity to show its commitment to fuel efficient and low-emission vehicles driven in real-world conditions and readily available to all consumers,” Are you aggree with this statement?