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Wind powered car crossed Australia – one of 2011’s top energy stories

Top 25 Alternative Energy Moves of 2011 Earth 911.c0m, Despite controversies surrounding biofuel and the collapse of several high-profile alternative energy companies, 2011 was a big year for renewables. Profits from the alternative energy industry skyrocketed, making headlines worldwide. As the year comes to a close, let’s take a look at some history-making milestones in green energy.   by Mary Mazzoni12/28/11

Wind-powered vehicle crosses Australia The Wind Explorer finished its 18-day, 3,100-mile trek across Australia in February, setting several records – including first wind-powered vehicle to cross a continent. The German adventurers that created the vehicle, Stefan Simmerer and Dirk Gion, made it from Perth to Melbourne in a little more than two weeks – reaching a top speed of 55 mph    http://earth911.com/news/2011/12/28/top-25-alternative-energy-moves-of-2011/

Wind-Powered Vehicle Shatters Records VIDEO The Wind Explorer finished its 18-day, 3,100-mile trek across Australia this week, setting several records – including first wind-powered vehicle to cross a continent.

The Wind Explorer isn’t your average vehicle; it’s not even your average electric vehicle. The car is powered by an 8kWh lithium-ion battery, but instead of plugging the car into an outlet or charging station, it is recharged using a mobile wind turbine. There is a plug just in case it’s not windy enough.

The diminutive vehicle, weighing in at just 440 pounds, is made of carbon fiber and aluminum and has racing-bike tires. The goal of the Wind Explorer project was to prove that transportation can be self-sufficient and environmentally friendly, all while using technology that already exists.

The German adventurers that created the Wind Explorer, Stefan Simmerer and Dirk Gion, made it from Perth to Melbourne in a little over two weeks, reaching a top speed of 55 mph. http://earth911.com/news/2011/02/17/wind-powered-vehicle-shatters-records/

December 29, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized