A German-made wind explorer Wind Pass successfully passed through the vast Australian continent and endured hot and cold weather along the route. The entire trip was about 5,000 kilometers. It is worth mentioning that along the way, it is mainly driven by wind power and kites, and the cost for charging batteries is only 10 Australian dollars (about 66 yuan). It is reported that such a harsh long-distance travel test is conducted on a wind-driven vehicle, which is the first case in the world.
5000 km across Australia
According to reports, this wind-blower named Wind Explorer was developed by two German inventors, Dirk Gion and Stephen Simmel. On Valentine's Day on February 14th, the “Blast Explorer†completed a long 5,000-kilometer long journey across the entire Australian mainland and reached the terminal station in Sydney. This is the first time this prototype has undergone such an important test.
Gion said with excitement: "This is the (world's) first 'fit for the road' wind-powered vehicle that can travel this long distance and is certainly the first kite-driving vehicle to be able to get on the road anywhere in the world. We want to tell Everyone, if you want to build a lightweight electric energy-saving vehicle, everything is now ready. Using renewable energy is enough to complete such a dangerous journey."
The car is mainly driven by wind and kites
Along the way, Gion and Simmer experienced a test of heat and cold. When the two arrived on the plains of Narrabe, their temperatures could reach 60°C and their skin could feel hot and scorching. They even had to worry about overheating the engine's battery. However, three days later, when the car continued to move forward, the temperature dropped to 7 degrees Celsius. The chills caused the two people to tremble.
It is reported that this car-like convertible has a carbon fiber body and a bicycle tire. Even if the total weight of the battery is only about 204 kilograms, the body weight is only 82 kilograms without the battery, which is much lighter than the average car, and the speed is Up to 88 km. Its main source of power comes from lithium batteries, which are charged by portable wind turbines at night, but kites like dragging umbrellas are sometimes used.
Full charge charge is only AU$10
Due to intermittent winds, Gion and Simmer sometimes had to charge lithium batteries in campsites or laundromats. According to statistics, on a journey of about 5,000 kilometers, they relied on wind to drive 2414 kilometers, relying on kites to drive 482 kilometers, and relying on battery power to drive 2,092 kilometers.
Gion said: “The entire journey to charge the battery costs only 10 Australian dollars (about 66 yuan).Although this new car is not yet put into practical use, but it has a broad prospect. I hope in the next 10 In the year, it will have great development."
316L Stainless Steel Coil,Stainless Steel Roll,Stainless Steel Rolling
NiCr Alloy,Stinless Steel,Nickle Alloy,Aluminium Co., Ltd. , http://www.nsnicklealloy.com