When one thinks of solar-powered cars, the thought conjures up images of going along at three miles per hour, in something that looks nothing like a car. However, they have to be made ultra-aerodynamic, to make the most of what little power it is able to capture from the Sun.
Now, the University of New South Wales in Sydney, which benefits from the experience of the Sunswift team, has announced that this year’s car (their fifth-gen vehicle) will be approached differently, and the plan is to make it more like an actual car, and just generally “be more mainstream.”
Not a lot is known of the actual specifics of the project, other than the name, Eve, but there is a short clip of the team unloading its body shell, as well as a few photos showing its shape and what it will look like when fully completed via a couple of renderings.
We’re curious just how usable they can get this car, without making it give a weaker performance in the races it was designed for. Sunswift is now seeking funds on Pozible, and by the looks of it they’re close to achieving their goal of $20,000 AUD. You can even get to drive it, if you donate $10,000 AUD, according to their list of rewards on the crowd-funding site.
We also found a video illustrating why the team is so appreciated, showing their impressive previous performance and a detailed look at their latest work.
By Andrei Nedelea
Story References: Green Autoblog
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