9: Adelaide University Solar Racing Team

AUSRT have participated in every event since 2015, including the 2021 telemetry challenge.

As always, AUSRT's main focus is the safety of the team, driver and environment. We've ensured that the driver's compartment is the safest it can possibly be while still being competitive and this is a philosopy that we would like to keep well into the future. The 2025 AUSRT team have learnt from previous experiences and now have a strong focus on performance, balancing weight with aerodynamics as well as ensuring our solar array makes the most of the harsh Australian sun.

Lumen III is the most advanced solar car that AUSRT have ever designed and is the culmination of over 10 years of AUSRT history. AUSRT are valuing the chance to work with the new Adelaide University, and the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is a perfect opportunity for us to begin the unification of two South Australian Universities into the new Adelaide University. Drawing on student team members from the future Adelaide University, the Lumen III solar car pushes the boundaries of engineering, science and technology in a way that can only be accomplished together.

AUSRT sees the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge to not just create solar cars but creating engineers. The team values the lessons that are learnt through competing in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge as an application of theory learnt in the classroom, as well as the opportunity to compete at an international level while also creating the experience of a lifetime.

As we are based in Adelaide, the entire team is proud to call Australia home. It is a unique opportunity to be able to experience the vastness of central Australia, however. We’re excited to make some memories that will last for years to come.