25: VTC Solar Car Team
Hong Kong About The Team
How many times has your team participated in the event?
Since 2013, our team has participated 5 times in World Solar Challenge. We’ve got the second runner up in Cruiser Class in 2019.
What is the design philosophy behind your solar car?
Our solar car embodies a transformative design philosophy centered on Zero-Carbon Energy and Zero-Carbon Transportation. By integrating high-efficiency photovoltaic cells into an ultra-lightweight carbon fiber chassis, we've created a vehicle that generates and consumes renewable energy without environmental compromise.
What is unique about your solar car?
Our solar car represents a groundbreaking achievement in Hong Kong's automotive landscape, being the first and only solar vehicle legally authorized to drive on public roads. This unique certification reflects our team's rigorous engineering standards and innovative design that meets the city's stringent transportation regulations.
Why does youre team value participating in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge?
Our team is most excited to engage with the best engineering students around the world, sharing breakthrough solar car technologies, exchanging innovative design strategies, and fostering cross-cultural collaborative learning that pushes the boundaries of sustainable transportation engineering.
What is the one thing your team is looking forward to when you visit Australia?
Kangaroos and Koalas :-)