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The Sinag solar car is unveiled in the Philippines

Using a body of carbon fiber, Kevlar and epoxy swathed over a honeycomb core, the Sinag solar car, a first for the Philippines, is set to enter the 20th World Solar Challenge in Australia in October. The three-wheeled vehicle converts energy from the sun into electricity using 400 solar cells, silicon-based, which are capable of sending 2000 watts to a pack of lithium polymer batteries and in turn to the electric motor driving the rear wheel. Like other solar racers, the car seats one person and relies more on endurance than outright speed. We ... Read more →

Solar car ready to promote alternative transportation in Philippines Mike Magda

The Sinag solar car is unveiled in the Philippines 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Solar car ready to promote alternative transportation in Philippines 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Students and faculty members from De La Salle University-Manila have developed a solar-powered car named Sinag. Made from carbon fiber and Nomex, the lightweight speedster will compete in the World Solar Challenge and help promote the use of alternative sources of energy. The car will utilize solar ...

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