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Final results for the 2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge signed by the Chief Timekeeper have been released today.
It seems the publication of the final results have been as complicated as the event itself. As was stated at the awards ceremony, the near perfect weather experienced in the past three or four events lulled many experienced Solar Challengers into a false sense of security. This time there were those who were able to take on a few hours unexpected static charge while waiting for bushfire ravished roads to reopen. Others struggled under the thousands of square kilometres of smoke haze which drifted across the continent, often thick enough to blot out the sun altogether. Further south there was the cloud – fickle at first but spreading in density to a full 8 Okta with one team reporting less than 100w ^Mtr! Then the rains came. It is important for new readers to note that the event is held in a single stage over many thousands of kilometres thus conditions which affect some may not affect others and the fundamental strategy of managing a very limited amount of stored energy over the whole route became a very interesting exercise.
Teams not able to maintain a reasonable minimum speed are invited to maximise their experience in the event by running their solarcar for a few hours each day before moving their car forward in their truck or on their trailer. The rules surrounding this exercise allow a great deal of flexibility in their application to enable the particular circumstances and the conditions to be taken into consideration.
The finalisation of the results was delayed mostly by the contention of one team who, so desperate to show their sponsors a clean finish, demanded recognition of a place the number of irregularities involved denied them.
A small number of teams questioned the number of solar kilometres attributed to them so the decision was taken to audit all the log books where these are recorded in the team log by the Observer (which the team manager should sign at the end of each day) and transmitted to Mission Control for incorporation into the overall results.
Interesting errors such as trailered Km being substituted for Solar Km, and solar credits being given to Control Points instead of actual distance covered were discovered and the complications of this event outlined earlier led to some interesting arithmetic from some Observers! Some gained from the exercise, others not. The figures have now been checked and cross checked with the result that we are now able to verify the Official Record and present the final results.
Overall a brilliant and exciting event with grateful thanks to all involved.
Chris Selwood, Event Director, Veolia World Solar Challenge
2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge
2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge Provisional Results
The results are subject to protest from one of the teams and as such cannot remain provisional until the outcome of the protest is determined.
As many of the Observers, Judges and Officials are travelling to thier own countries this matter will be resolved as soon as it is practical to do so.
Day 7 Unofficial 2pm Update
Saturday 22 October
2pm Darwin Time - Unofficial Positions
Aussies battle it out to the end!
Victoria Square Adelaide was bathed in sunshine today as teams celebrated their arrival after travelling more than 3000 kilometres from Darwin to Adelaide in the Veolia World Solar Challenge. Having survived bushfires, road trains and extremely heavy cloud cover, the Square's fountain was a welcome respite and scene of celebrations.
Day 6 Unofficial 5pm Update and Provisional Results
Attention Chief of Staff/Accredited Media
Friday 12 October, 2011
5pm Darwin Time - Unofficial Positions
Latest teams to cross the finish of timing - Ashiya from Japan at 4.19pm Darwin time and Twente from the Netherlands at 4.26pm Darwin time - they will be welcomed to Victoria Square tomorrow morning.
Due to weather the majority of teams are now trailering to Adelaide - thier solar kilometres will be calculated on arrival. Provisional results reflect teams last positions through checkpoints. Solar kilometres may have changed during the day and may not be shown in the provisional results.
Celebrations in the fountain as teams struggle in the clouds
While the first three teams already acrossthe finish of timing, Tokai from Japan (1st), Nuon from the Netherlands (2nd) and University of Michigan (3rd) celebrated with a traditional fountain dunking in Victoria Square, Adelaide, mother-nature dished out another hurdle for the other 34 teams still making their way to Adelaide.
View full provisional results here
Veolia World Solar Challenge Day 6 - Provisional Results
Day 6 Provisional Results Released
Day 5 Provisional Results
Thursday 20 October, 2011
5pm Darwin Time - Provisional Results Day 5
TOKAI SHINES AS CLOUNDS ROLL IN
Team Tokai from Japan did their country proud as they crossed the finish of timing line in the Veolia World Solar Challenge today at 1.07pm Darwin time. They took 32 hours and 45 minutes to drive thier car, Tokai Challenger2, 3021 kilometres on solar power averging a speed of 91.54 kiloemtres per hour.
2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge Day 5 - Provisional Results
2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge
Day 5 - Thursday 20 October 2011
Provisional Results
1. Tokai University
2. Nuon Solar Car Team
3. University of Michigan
4. Ashiya University
5. Solar Team Twente
6. Aurora
7. Umicore Solar Team
8. UNSW Solar Team
9. Istanbul University
10. Stanford Solarcar Project
Day 4 19th October Provisional Results
2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge
Day 4 - 19th October 2011
Provisional Results
TOKAI IN TIGHT TUSSLE TO THE FINISH
Thursday 20 October, 2011
12pm Darwin Time – unofficial positions
TOKAI IN TIGHT TUSSLE TO THE FINISH
In one of the closest finishes in the history of the Veolia World Solar Challenge two teams were at the final checkpoint in Port Augusta after 2,719 kilometres of solar powered racing. They are now making their way on the final leg to the Finish of Timing in Angle Vale near the corner of St Kilda Road and Port Wakefield Road and then to the Ceremonial Finish and celebrations at Victoria Square.
Team Tokai from Japan reached Port Augusta at 9.42am and Nuon from the Netherlands pulled in at 10.08. Team Michigan is still in third place some 100 kilometres behind in Port Augusta at 11.22 am.
Day 3 Provisional Results
2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge
Day 3 - Tuesday 18 October 2011
Provisional Results
TOKAI FIRST ACROSS THE BORDER AS PHILIPPINE CAR GOES UP IN FLAMES
Tuesday 18th October, 2011
5pm Darwin Time - Provisional end of day results
TOKAI FIRST ACROSS THE BORDER AS PHILIPPINE CAR GOES UP IN FLAMES
As unofficial day 3 leader Tokai charged across the South Australian border Team Philippines were left smouldering in Tennant Creek.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF TEAM SOLAR PHILIPPINES October 18, 2011
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF TEAM SOLAR PHILIPPINES October 18, 2011
One of the battery packs of SIKAT II caught fire around 3:45pm (Northern Territory, AU time) today, just a couple of hours after the team arrived at Tennant Creek control stop, 988 kms south of Darwin.
No one was injured from the team.
We will be evaluating the possibility of replacing the battery pack after World Solar Challenge organizers gave us the option to continue the race.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF TEAM SOLAR PHILIPPINES October 19, 2011 9:00am
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF TEAM SOLAR PHILIPPINES October 19, 2011 9:00am
The team has decided to continue the race despite the battery problems encountered by SIKAT II in Tennant Creek yesterday.
Our solar car is in perfect condition, and we are optimistic that we will reach Adelaide on or before Saturday.
The delay brought about by the battery overheat incident doesn't hamper us from moving forward and finishing the race.
Winds swirl around leaders as they reach Coober Pedy
Wednesday 19 October, 2011
1pm Darwin Time – unofficial positions
Winds swirl around leaders as they reach Coober Pedy
A northerly wind is buffeting the leaders of the Veolia World Solar Challenge in a race that now spans from the tail end just south of Tennant Creek to the front runners in Coober Pedy.
Team Tokai from Japan reached the Coober Pedy control point at 11.40 am followed by Nuon from the Netherlands in 2nd place who arrived at 12.16 pm stretching their lead over third placed team Michigan who had to stop at the roadside to make repairs and reached Cooper Pedy at 1.02 pm. It is estimated they are approximately 80 kilometres behind Nuon. Team Tokai now is approximately 63 kilometres south of Cooper Pedy.
TOKAI LEADS NUON AS COMPETITION HOTS UP
Wednesday 19 October 2011
5pm Darwin Time - Provisional Positions Day 4
TOKAI LEADS NUON AS COMPETITION HOTS UP
After nearly 2,500 kilometres just 40 kilometres separate the two leading cars in the 2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge...
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