A solar powered car made its way through Crookston over the weekend. The car is part of a project developed by Marcelo da Luz, who first launched last year from Toronto, Canada. The car stayed at Ampride Convenience Mart in Crookston from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
The team behind the car, called the XOF1, set out with the goal to reach the Arctic Circle while setting a world distance record for a solar car. After reaching these goals, the car took a detour after visiting Alaska and Washington; the team traveled across the nation, covering over 17,100 miles and over 1,000 miles of gravel roads. The car has crossed the continental divide eight times using only sunlight for fuel.
Along its journey, the solar car has been the first of its kind to accomplish many feats, such as operating below freezing temperatures, charging with the power of the midnight sun, and driving on ice roads. The team is already on its way back to the Arctic Circle, and is currently planning yet another trip starting in Florida. To get involved involved as a sponsor, supporter or volunteer, email the team at mailxof1@xof1.com.
Learn more about the Power of One project at http://xof1.com.
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A solar powered car made its way through Crookston over the weekend. The car is part of a project developed by Marcelo da Luz, who first launched last year from Toronto, Canada. The car stayed at Ampride Convenience Mart in Crookston from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
The team behind the car, called the XOF1, set out with the goal to reach the Arctic Circle while setting a world distance record for a solar car. After reaching these goals, the car took a detour after visiting Alaska and Washington; the team traveled across the nation, covering over 17,100 miles and over 1,000 miles of gravel roads. The car has crossed the continental divide eight times using only sunlight for fuel.
Along its journey, the solar car has been the first of its kind to accomplish many feats, such as operating below freezing temperatures, charging with the power of the midnight sun, and driving on ice roads. The team is already on its way back to the Arctic Circle, and is currently planning yet another trip starting in Florida. To get involved involved as a sponsor, supporter or volunteer, email the team at mailxof1@xof1.com.
Learn more about the Power of One project at http://xof1.com.
