The solar powered Power One’s journey continues

Here’s a “car” that sure grabs attention everywhere. The Power One, driven by Marcelo da Luz for two-years on a 35,750-kilometre on a trip across Canada and the United States, is powered by solar energy. That probably explains why it looks like E.T.’s flying saucer. This car has managed to grab unwanted attention too, like that of law enforcements. Marcelo has been stopped 26 times on this trip by the U.S. Secret Service, a SWAT team from Washington, D.C., and even Alberta Mounties.

This 225 kilogram vehicle wasn’t allowed on roads in Ontario. With a top speed of 120kmph, the car has a 12hp engine. It can also go from zero to 85kmph in just six seconds. The Power One took Marcelo around 50,000 hours to build with help. This car has faced extreme weather conditions, hostility of the law and has faced a whole lot of adventurous experiences. Here’s wishing the Power One luck on its journey to the Beaufort Sea.
[MontrealGazette]