The blistering sun that powers the car can push daytime temperatures in excess of 50 degrees. There are tropical downpours, vicious crosswinds, willy willies and dust storms. Then there are the road trains - 53 metre monsters barrelling along at 100Kph.

Solar Team Eindhoven has participated in the ‘Cruiser’ class of the World Solar Challenge 2013 in Australia with its own solar-powered family car. This class is judged not only by its speed but by the number of occupants, the energy consumption and ease of use. The world’s first family car powered by the sun is a statement of a shift from just fast to user- friendly, comfortable solar-powered cars.

Solar Team Eindhoven shows that driving on solar energy is no far-fetched dream but a viable option for practicable, everyday use.
The team consists of approximately 20 students that spend a whole year full- time working on the project. They built a car that combines practicality and com- fort with extremely efficient technology.

This documentary tells the story of 20 young students doing everything they can to make their dream come true. The documentary begins with the exiting first idea's and ends with the mighty world so- lar challenge. 3000 kilometers crossing one of the most remote places on earth.

Length: 56 min