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Wired.co.uk has an article mentioning: "... By Alexis Madrigal 10 June 2010 Categories: Wired Science The unfurling of a Japanese solar sail , the first demonstration of a new space propulsion technology, went exactly to plan. According to JAXA's blog posts and photos from the event, ..."
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The Solar Ninja has an article mentioning: "... Industry New Technology Solar Chargers Solar Gadgets Solar Home Solar Panels Uncategorized Videos Categorized | Uncategorized Tags : japan solar sail spaceship japan solar spaceship ..."
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EnergyBoom has an article mentioning: "... Search all Biofuels Emerging Geothermal Policy Solar Transportation Wind Home Technologies Contributors Write for EnergyBoom Learn Daily Briefing Solar Wind Biofuels Geothermal Transportation Emerging Policy Solar ..."
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The Planetary Society has an article mentioning: "... Travel with The Planetary Society Public Events Contests One Small Step - Apollo 11 Planetary Defense 5 Years on Mars with the Rovers Extrasolar Planets Innovative Technologies International Mission Participation Mars Exploration Near Earth Objects Search for Extraterrestrial Life Past Projects THE ..."
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Swissinfo has an article mentioning: "... The Swiss team behind the Solar Impulse solar-powered plane has postponed an attempt to fly through the night owing to a technical problem. Adventurer Bertrand Piccard, co-founder of Solar Impulse, says he ..."
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New York Times has an article mentioning: "... The mission, weather permitting, will mark the world's first manned 24-hour solar flight. In a specially designed plane with a 63.4-meter wingspan -- roughly the size of a Boeing 747 jumbo jet -- and a weight carefully slimmed down to be ..."
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TMCnet has an article mentioning: "... They've taken challenging classes. They're active in clubs and student organizations. > But what sets them apart is their work on a solar-powered car that they helped build and race, one of just a handful of such student-built vehicles in the country. Find Solutions for Enterprises, SMBs & Service ..."
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Biofuels Watch has an article mentioning: "... by Shannon Page > Posted on July 1st 2010 Solar car races have existed for a number of years, with many such as the ?American Solar Challenge? that runs a 1,100 mile course from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma ..."
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BlueRidgeNow.com has an article mentioning: "... Registration and payment is required. There are still openings in the 4-H Sewing Camp, Quilting Camp and the Solar Car Workshop. u In 4-H Sewing Camp, youth, ages 9 to 18, choose and purchase their own fabric and notions to make a colorful tote bag or locker caddy. The ..."
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EnergyBoom has an article mentioning: "... Search all Biofuels Emerging Geothermal Policy Solar Transportation Wind Home Technologies Contributors Write for EnergyBoom Learn Daily Briefing Solar Wind Biofuels Geothermal Transportation Emerging Policy ..."
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Ecofriend has an article mentioning: "... Students Create Palestine's First Solar Electric Car - Ecofriend Please fill in your email address [Close] Send Tips Advertise Contact Architecture Art Autos Design Gadgets Lifestyle Nature Technology ..."
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Engadget has an article mentioning: "... This week Inhabitat saw solar-powered vehicles blaze trails around the globe as the University of Michigan's sleek pod car crossed the finish line to win the American Solar Challenge. We also ..."
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BCFC has an article mentioning: "... They'll also have the chance to make a solar-powered boat, create a recycled mural, and decorate their bikes with the help of local artists, ready for September's Bristol Cycle Carnival. Story sessions and ..."
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CalFinder has an article mentioning: "... When it comes to solar-powered cars , the University of Michigan certainly knows its stuffâ€"and they have six first-place wins in the American Solar Challenge to prove it. Michigan?s ..."
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EarthTechling has an article mentioning: "... by Susan DeFreitas, July 2nd, 2010 Look out, Detroit, here comes Ann Arbor! In the American Solar Car Challenge ..."
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Lehighvalleylive.com has an article mentioning: "... next year, 12-year-old Billy Schopf may have something no one else in his class does -- a patent for a wind-powered generator for electric and solar car batteries. There are only about 30 patented inventors under age 16 in the country, and Schopf could soon be a member of that exclusive group. Schopf ..."
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Treehugger has an article mentioning: "... 50,000 Portable Recycled House, DIY Solar Electric Car and Instant-On Induction Lighting: Renew Magazine : TreeHugger .topper-content-cat { background: ..."
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Jaunted has an article mentioning: "... it is a very attractive, eco-friendly addition to the urban infrastructure, and cities across North America are either already installing solar-powered bike rental kiosks or studying those that have. Paris' popular Velib program is the best known, but would you have guessed that Minneapolis is rolling out ..."
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Radio Netherlands has an article mentioning: "... Published on 4 July 2010 - 7:32pm More about: environment Friesland Frisian Solar Challenge solar-powered boats the Netherlands Over 40 solar-powered vessels are setting out today on a one-week voyage along 11 Frisian towns. The 'Frisian Solar Challenge' is the ..."
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Columbia Missourian has an article mentioning: "... You may demonize oil and coal as you wish; however, I doubt we will see solar-powered aircraft, a return to sailing ships, or waste-powered weaponry. Those serious about creating a cleaner environment should work to remove bans on creating more ..."
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World Radio Switzerland has an article mentioning: "... This morning marks a milestone for the world's largest manned solar plane. The Swiss-made Solar Impulse will be flown through the night using only power gathered from the sun. This would be the first time a solar plane makes ..."
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BBC News has an article mentioning: "... He had planned to take off from a Swiss airfield in a solar-powered plane and fly through the night. The plane would need to generate enough energy through the day to sustain its battery-driven engines at night. One of the ..."
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Digitaltrends.com has an article mentioning: "... Source: AFP &bull July 1, 2010 Share The Swiss based flight-crew and solar plane were stuck on the ground as a last minute glitch with the plane was found. A technical glitch grounded a pioneering bid to fly a solar-powered plane ..."
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Seattle Times has an article mentioning: "... By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press Writer PREV of NEXT CHRISTIAN HARTMANN / AP The solar powered aircraft "Solar Impulse," steered by test pilot Markus Scherdel is airborne during its April maiden flight at the military airport in Payerne, Switzerland. The ..."
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The Engineer has an article mentioning: "... 2 July 2010 By Stephen Harris Email > Share Comment Save The first manned day and night flight of a solar-powered aircraft has been postponed due to technical problems. The HB-SIA aircraft was due to attempt a 24-hour trip from Payerne airfield in Switzerland yesterday, ..."
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Gizmag has an article mentioning: "... Images from this Gallery Article Summary What is it about the single-seater Sunseeker II that drew a steady stream of visitors to the solar-powered airplane on display at the Green Air Show in Paris recently? Could it be the bluish flash of solar cells on its huge wings, or the inviting open cockpit, or ..."
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Cooler Planet has an article mentioning: "... Friday, July 02, 2010 at 11:24:46 AM by Nate Lew The team of Swiss researchers working on a solar-powered airplane suffered a setback this week when a planned night flight was unable to take place. >The Solar Impulse plane has already made at least one successful ..."
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BBC News has an article mentioning: "... He had planned to take off from a Swiss airfield in a solar-powered plane and fly through the night. The plane would need to generate enough energy through the day to sustain its battery-driven engines at night. One of the ..."
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The Press Association has an article mentioning: "... UKPA) &ndash 4 days ago A Swiss team planning to circle the globe in a solar-powered plane has postponed a 24-hour test flight because of an equipment problem. Bertrand Piccard, co-founder of the Solar Impulse team, said he cannot confirm ..."
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AFP has an article mentioning: "... By Peter Capella (AFP) &ndash 4 days ago PAYERNE, Switzerland — A technical glitch grounded a pioneering bid to fly a solar-powered plane through the night Thursday, leaving the Solar Impulse crew with just weeks to find perfect weather for the flight. "We are under stress and we hope ..."
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Brad Blog has an article mentioning: "... All GNRs are always archived at GreenNews.BradBlog.com IN 'GREEN NEWS EXTRA' see links below ): Solar-powered plane set for pioneering night flight; U.S. fines BP for underpayment of gas royalties to Indian tribes; Dengue fever re-emerges in U.S.; Fossil fuel ..."
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Daily Northwestern has an article mentioning: "... The $200,000 solar-powered car, named sc5 as the fifth car to be built by NU students, took the NU Solar Car Team two years to design and nine months to build before making its way ..."
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WKZO has an article mentioning: "... The "Infinium&rdquo the custom solar powered car created by the engineering students at the University of Michigan won the race for the third straight time, and the 6th time since they began holding ..."
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Michigan Radio has an article mentioning: "... Guerra (2010-06-30) null Jumping for joy at the finish Alex Dowling ANN ARBOR, MI (Michigan Radio) This is the third time in a row the U of M Solar Car Team has won the American Solar Challenge The team calls their winning car the Infinium. It's super aerodynamic, bright yellow and futuristic-looking, ..."
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Vancouver Sun has an article mentioning: "... Web eIQ Energy Names Dimitry Goder VP of Engineering, Paul Heidesch Director of Western Sales Area Business Wire2 Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Solar-powered plane set for pioneering night flight e85information.com Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Kyocera supplying equipment for solar panels Houston Chronicle Wednesday, ..."
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SustainableBusiness.com has an article mentioning: "... Page 1 Japan Deploys Solar Sail in Space DOE: $24 Million for Algal Biofuels Research USDA Report: Roadmap for U.S. Biofuel Energy Goals MIT Study: Natural Gas to Help Reduce GHG ..."
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Cooler Planet has an article mentioning: "... Elsewhere in the world, a team of Swiss researchers is working to fly a solar-powered plane around the world in 2012. >Despite the growing use of solar energy technology in transportation, it will continue to be seen as particularly effective ..."
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News24 has an article mentioning: "... 2010-06-30 08:20 Print article Email article Related Links Solar plane to circle globe Solar plane takes off kalahari.net buy books, music, dvds, appliances and much more Electronic products delivered to your doorstop! ..."
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Ecofriend has an article mentioning: "... ago Eco Factor: Zero-emission solar-powered airplane gets ready for night flight. It all started with a crazy idea â€" flying around the world in a solar airplane without fuel. In a world depending on ..."
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Inhabitat has an article mentioning: "... averaged 40 mph during the race (it obeyed speed limits), but reached 100 mph in testing, making it the fastest University of Michigan solar vehicle ever. The Infinium?s final time in the race was 28 hours, 14 minutes and 44 seconds?impressive considering that rain shorted out one of the car?s ..."
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RedOrbit has an article mentioning: "... Posted on: Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 08:47 CDT Minnesota team wins sportsmanship and electrical excellence awards The University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project team finished second overall and took home two additional awards over the weekend in the 2010 American Solar Challenge, a seven-day, ..."
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Inhabitat has an article mentioning: "... by Ariel Schwartz , 06/29/10 We?ve been following the progress of the Solar Impulse, a solar-powered plane that will attempt to circle the globe, for over a year. The single-seat plane took its first successful flight this past April, and now Solar Impulse ..."
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Maize n Brew has an article mentioning: "... Ball security was and will remain an issue with Forcier until he proves otherwise. ASC Wrap Up | University of Michigan Solar Car Team - A hat tip to Brian for linking the original story in the first place, but I wanted to follow up on this. For those of you who don't know, The ..."
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ASEAN Automotive News has an article mentioning: "... Unlike USM, UNITEN specialises in CFD and aerodynamics and is no stranger to solar powered car events. Their car was among the lightest in the field too. UNITEN had various sub-competitions among students and combined the best of ideas for their ..."
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CNET has an article mentioning: "... by Liane Yvkoff Font size Print E-mail Share Post a comment Share The University of Michigan Solar Car Team celebrates its sixth first-place victory at the American Solar Challenge. (Credit: American Solar Challenge) For the sixth time, the University ..."
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Wired has an article mentioning: "... Again. The University of Michigan Solar Car Team won the American Solar Challenge for the third consecutive time, finishing the 1,100-mile race more than two hours ahead of the second-place ..."
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Examiner.com has an article mentioning: "... of a week and 1,100 miles, the contingent from the University of Michigan has captured top honors at the American Solar Challenge 2010 U-M's Solar Car Team cruised to victory in 28 hours, 14 minutes, and 44 seconds, crossing the finish line in Naperville, Illinois on Saturday with a time more than ..."
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WWJ has an article mentioning: "... WMU Solar Car Teams Gear Up To Race 1,100 Miles - WWJ Newsradio 950 #cn539 { position:absolute; display:none; z-index:1; } #cn9502 { position:absolute; ..."
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Minnesota Public Radio has an article mentioning: "... Culture MN Today Politics Business Education Environment Health Mobile Newsletters RSS Feeds Podcasts Photo: #The University of Minnesota solar car team with their vehicle, Centaurus II. The University of Minnesota solar car team with their vehicle, Centaurus II. (University of Minnesota) E-mail ..."
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WREX-TV has an article mentioning: "... lar-powered car race finishes in Illinois - WREX.com â€" Rockford's News Leader #menu1352 UL, #menu1352 .wnHorizontal { background-color: #EAEAEA; font-family: ..."
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CBS2 Chicago has an article mentioning: "... AP) ? A four-state long race of solar-powered cars has finished in the Chicago suburb of Naperville and the cars are to be on display at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. > The American Solar ..."
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ABC7Chicago.com has an article mentioning: "... legislation Two men shot in Uptown 2 min ago Pastor seeks anti-violence help from Nat'l Guard N'Digo Foundation holds scholarship benefit Solar-powered car race finishes in Illinois Ill. inmate died in agony while pleading for help Cubs hang on, end White Sox winning streak 'Twilight' movie stars greet ..."
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True/Slant has an article mentioning: "... Now check out this ? it's a solar sail called Ikaros that launched last month. These pictures were taken after it unfurled on June 15 ? when it was more than five million miles from Earth. ..."
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UPI.com has an article mentioning: "... Forest Nelson of the Stanford University team told the Naperville (Ill.) Sun the competition among the 16 solar-powered vehicles was pretty tight and "came down to who could make the lights." Stanford edged Northwestern University in the 1,100-mile race, which began June 20 in ..."
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Chicago Sun-Times has an article mentioning: "... Comments June 27, 2010 BY JOSH LARSEN Naperville Sun Heads turned along Ogden Avenue on Saturday as sleek solar cars raced toward the American Solar Challenge finish line at Naperville North High School. The first of 16 cars to cross was the team from Stanford ..."
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Southgate Amateur Radio Club has an article mentioning: "... LightSail-1 , the Planetary Society's new ultra-light 3U Cubesat-based solar sail spacecraft, has passed its Critical Design Review. At a two-day meeting in Pasadena, a team - including JPL project veterans Bud Schurmeier, Glenn ..."
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Bloomington Pantagraph has an article mentioning: "... Posted: Saturday, June 26, 2010 3:44 pm | Loading&hellip Font Size: Default font size Larger font size Illinois State University's Mercury III solar car sits along Beaufort Street in downtown Normal prior to the start of the final leg of the 2010 American Solar Challenge on Saturday, June 26, 2010. ..."
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Time Out Chicago has an article mentioning: "... Science and Industry , 5700 S Lake Shore Dr; 773-684-1414, msichicago.org ; 9:30amâ€"3pm, free to view, weather permitting) , a 1,100-mile sun-powered-car race that ends in Naperville. Today, the smarty-pants college students set up shop in front of the Museum of Science and Industry to answer questions ..."
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The Ames Tribune has an article mentioning: "... Published: Saturday, June 26, 2010 11:58 PM CDT The students of Team PrISUm kept their solar-powered car at the speed limit for most of the final 110 miles of the American Solar Challenge on Saturday. > The strong finish wasn't enough to move Iowa ..."
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Missouri S&T News and Research has an article mentioning: "... Additional information is available at Experience This! (S&T's student design blog) and the Solar Car Team blog Missouri S&T's Solar Car Team has previously won two solar car racing championships, in 1999 and 2003. Leave a comment Name Email Address ..."
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Bloomington Pantagraph has an article mentioning: "... June 25, 2010 6:50 pm | Loading&hellip Font Size: Default font size Larger font size University of Calgary Schulich School of Engineering solar car ''Axiom'' enters a parking lot on School Street in Normal on June 25, 2010. (The Pantagraph/STEVE SMEDLEY) Related Links Related: Photo gallery: ..."
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Herald & Review has an article mentioning: "... June 26, 2010 12:01 am | Loading&hellip Font Size: Default font size Larger font size University of Calgary Schulich School of Engineering solar car 'Axiom' enters a parking lot on School Street in Normal. Lee News Service/Steve Smedley CLINTON - If you saw a strange little vehicle reminiscent of ..."
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Ames Tribune has an article mentioning: "... The Iowa State University students who designed and built the university's 10th solar-powered car officially qualified for the American Solar Challenge on Thursday. The race will take solar cars from at least 10 universities on public roads across ..."
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Sun-Sentinel has an article mentioning: "... for the South Planatation High School Solar Knights Racing Team, gives 11-year-old Julia a ride in Solar 1, one of the two self-built solar powered cars the team uses. submitted photo June 25 , 2010 Share this on Share Topics Fort Lauderdale Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010) Alternative Energy See more ..."
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PhysOrg.com has an article mentioning: "... June 17, 2010 Enlarge (AP) -- A Swiss team hoping to fly a solar-powered plane around the world in 2012 says it plans to take a prototype for an all-night spin later this month. The team, led by adventurer Bertrand Piccard, says ..."
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The Daily Star has an article mentioning: "... BBC News Japanese scientists are celebrating the successful deployment of their solar sail, Ikaros. The 200-sq-m (2,100-sq-ft) membrane is attached to a small disc-shaped spacecraft that was put in orbit last month by an H-IIA rocket. Ikaros ..."
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Chicago Daily Herald has an article mentioning: "... Herald | Naperville the finish line for 1,100-mile solar car race Subscribe to the paper Your community news Get Flash Browse Archives Shop Images View only Jobs Post Resume & search with Employers Post Jobs ..."
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TIME has an article mentioning: "... Japan's space program, JAXA, confirmed on June 10 they had successfully unfurled the world's first solar sail ? a spacecraft that uses the velocity of sunlight to propel it. Then, just three days later, Japan announced what could be an even more impressive ..."
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Naperville Sun has an article mentioning: "... Comments June 24, 2010 By HILARY DECENT For Sun-Times Media The American Solar Car Race, which crosses the finish line Saturday at Naperville North High School, started June 20 in Broken Arrow, Okla. Seventeen solar cars from the ..."
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Arizona Daily Star has an article mentioning: "... a car Financing and loan calculator Research & Blue Book values Cycles, boats, RV's & more Home News Local East Side UA team aims to redo solar vehicle, which was on recent display ..."
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Business Day has an article mentioning: "... Now in 2010, more than 40 years later, a real, functioning, self- propelled interplanetary solar sail is racing through space. The Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation of the Sun ( named Ikaros for short) was launched last month and looks ..."
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Gizmag has an article mentioning: "... of the HTC Desire and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Toshiba?s Libretto W100 dual touch-screen mini-notebook The Paris Green Air Show 2010 Solar Sailing in Shanghai World?s smallest chess set and single hair barber win big in micro object contest Video road test: the 2010 Ducati 1198 MORE TOP ..."
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The Hour has an article mentioning: "... train station Westport town officials took a spin in a prototype electric car Wednesday around the Saugatuck train station, where a solar-powered car charging terminal awaits federal approval. First Selectman Gordon Joseloff took turns behind the wheel of a smart fortwo electric drive prototype ..."
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AZoCleantech has an article mentioning: "... leading scientists from 14 nations will gather at New York City College of Technology (City Tech) to discuss recent advancements in near-term solar sailing missions, solar sailing technologies and solar sailing physics. Scientists from the U.S., Luxembourg, Portugal, Brazil, Canada, China, Italy, ..."
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GetSolar.com has an article mentioning: "... The silicon panels of 15 solar-powered race cars competing in the the American Solar Challenge (ASC) race were charging their batteries to begin a trip of over 1,000 miles. >The 2010 ASC kicked off ..."
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Missourinet.com has an article mentioning: "... It also charges during the drive. “You won't really see solar powered cars, purely, on the road; simply because the cost is so high. But everything under the solar panels, so the optimization of the aerodynamics and weight. ..."
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KWMU has an article mentioning: "... Louis Public Radio (2010-06-22) Cecelia Young, one of three drivers of the University of Michigan's solar-powered race car (background). Marshall Griffin, St. Louis Public Radio JEFFERSON CITY, MO. (St. Louis Public Radio) Several groups of college students are racing ..."
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Sydney Morning Herald has an article mentioning: "... However, it admits that Dr Shi is being retained as an ambassador because Ms Keneally is preparing to showcase a solar-powered boat developed by Mr Shi's company, Suntech, during NSW Week at the Australia Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo next month. Ms Keneally is to visit ..."
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Cyprus Mail has an article mentioning: "... By Argyro Nicoalou Published on June 22, 2010 Text size Related content Cyprus' first solar car race Gearing up for a solar race Students build solar house Don't solar heating panels count anymore? Topic tags Cyprus Follow the mail on Twitter. ..."
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Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com has an article mentioning: "... Lacko Sunseeker, Western Michigan University's solar car, was unveiled to the public earlier this month. 1 0 Share TOPEKA, Kan. ? The team behind Western Michigan University?s solar car has withdrawn it from ..."
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The Planetary Society has an article mentioning: "... Carl Sagan Fund for the Future Catalog of Exoplanets FINDS Exo-Earths International Year of Astronomy LIFE Experiment: Phobos LightSail - Solar Sailing Messages from Earth Microrovers Mirror Bees: Planetary Defense Observing Earth Pioneer Anomaly Planetary Microphones SETI Optical Telescope SETI ..."
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Detroit Free Press has an article mentioning: "... Earlier, 112,000 households had been without electricity. ANN ARBOR: U-M's solar car team tries for another victory University of Michigan students are trying for their third consecutive title in the 2010 American Solar Car Challenge, ..."
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St. Cloud Times has an article mentioning: "... dock by the Mississippi River, Brittany Martinez and Tara Gottwalt watched as Derek Fussy and Anthony Griffin took turns piloting their solar-powered boat, Tropheus. The launch of the boat earlier this week was meant to be one of the guys' last goodbyes before handing the pontoon over to one of next ..."
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Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com has an article mentioning: "... Lacko | Special to the Kalamazoo Gazette Students and faculty are pictured putting the top deck on Western Michigan University’s solar car, Sunseeker, while it was still in Kalamazoo. The car was unveiled on June 10 at WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. 0 0 Share ..."
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Topeka Capital Journal has an article mentioning: "... COMMENT SHARE By Mike Hall June 21, 2010 - 3:03pm Anyone who scoffs at the idea of solar energy needs to know that some of those sleek solar-powered race cars pulling into Topeka Monday can go at least 105 mph. And why should that be surprising? The energy is coming at us from the sun at 186,000 miles per ..."
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Deutsche Welle has an article mentioning: "... As a small demonstration of things that are possible without fossil fuels, Piccard himself is planning to circumnavigate the world in a solar-powered plane. More awareness is needed Tupou Vere, a human rights activist from Fiji, nodded in agreement as Piccard delivered his speech. She believes that the ..."
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TIME has an article mentioning: "... Japan's space program, JAXA, confirmed on June 10 they had successfully unfurled the world's first solar sail ? a spacecraft that uses the velocity of sunlight to propel it. Then, just three days later, Japan announced what could be an even more impressive ..."
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Deutsche Welle has an article mentioning: "... Together with solar flight pioneer Bertrand Picaard, he will inaugurate Deutsche Welle's annual three-day Global Media Forum, this year titled: "The Heat is On - Climate Change ..."
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Joplin Globe has an article mentioning: "... Death Notices E-Alerts Newspapers in Education Rack Locations Submit Photos Tune In Carrier Application Local News Search Related Photos A solar car built by a team of engineering majors from the University of Michigan is flagged forward from a checkpoint Sunday at Crowder College in Neosho during ..."
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Journal Pioneer has an article mentioning: "... Chaisson, Dexter Arsenault and Jeffery Richard go for a victory lap after Team Westisle won its third consecutive Skills Canada provincial Solar Car competition. ..."
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OzarksFirst.com has an article mentioning: "... The American Solar Challenge Race will test the ingenuity of 16-solar car teams as they travel from broken Arrow, Oklahoma to Naperville, Illinois. The race began Sunday at noon, and will stretch for 1100 miles up I-44 to ..."
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Deutsche Welle has an article mentioning: "... For Piccard, even the sky isn't the limit when it comes to using solar energy Swiss adventurer Bertrand Piccard hopes to fly a solar-powered plane around the world. His 'Solar Impulse' project will be part of Deutsche Welle's Global Media Forum which opens in Bonn on June 21. In 1999, Bertrand ..."
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Iowa State University College of Engineering News has an article mentioning: "... Search Iowa State University Index E-Mail/Phones ISU Search News Service 06-21-10 Members of Team PrISUm prepare to display their solar-powered race car before the start of the 1,100-mile American Solar Challenge. Team PrISUm photo. Contacts: Pat Sanderson, Team PrISUm, (319) 321-6298, ..."
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kjrh.com has an article mentioning: "... They're powering some bright ideas. On Sunday it looked like space ships invaded Broken Arrow. But it was just solar cars. The American Solar Challenge started the race in Broken Arrow. Students from across the country and world are testing out solar cars they made ..."
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Times of India has an article mentioning: "... projects, such as Jadavpur University's work on silicon thin film solar cells and Delhi College of Engineering developing the prototype of a solar car. Meanwhile, lone innovators plough their lonely furrough, such as 16-year-old Amandeep Singh from Hanumangarh in Rajasthan, who made his first ..."
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Jefferson City News Tribune has an article mentioning: "... June 20, 2010 5:23 AM CDT An 11-year-old from Ashland, already fascinated by engineering and technology, became captivated when she saw a solar car in person. >"It looked so futuristic; I couldn't believe college students had built it," said Mocara Rice. >Her pursuit of knowledge led her to a ..."
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Jefferson City News Tribune has an article mentioning: "... Ashland member of solar car team beams over project Business Sports Sports Photos Top Sports Stories Youth track meet turns out to be a winner for kids Steiner, Szumigala earn ..."
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MLive.com has an article mentioning: "... Applied Science Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering introduces the faculty, staff and students involved with Western Michigan University's solar car, the "Sunseeker." Western Michigan University?s Sunseeker team may have a chance to compete in the American Solar Car Challenge ? if they can travel ..."
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Hartford Courant has an article mentioning: "... Britain Students Achieve Academic Honors, Work On Solar Car - Courant.com div.article div.byline p.date { font-weight: normal !important; font-style: normal !important; } Classified Jobs Cars Rentals Homes ..."
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Updated News has an article mentioning: "... A tiny space camera has snapped amazing photos of the world?s first solar sail spacecraft to voyage into deep space on an interplanetary mission for Japan. The solar sail vehicle, named Ikaros, took the opportunity for a ..."
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