Dikshit flags off solar car for world show
September 17th, 2011 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANSNew Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Saturday flagged off a solar car developed by students of Delhi Technological University (DTU) for participating in the 2011 World Solar Challenge in Australia next month.
The World Solar Challenge attracts innovative designs of solar vehicles from the best of technical universities and colleges.
Powered by multi-crystalline solar cells and capable of generating 1 KW solar electricity, the Delhi students’ vehicle can attain a top speed of 85 kmph. Its efficient LED lighting systems reduce energy loss.
“With the increasing pressure of rising cost of crude oil, the automotive industry in India should turn towards innovative solutions such as solar cars, hybrid vehicles and other energy efficient vehicles in the near future,” said DTU Vice Chancellor P.B. Sharma.
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