Tokai University Solar Team

Spectator Teams Media Volunteer Event Information Team name: Tokai University Solar TeamCar name: Tokai ChallengerCountry: JapanClass: Challenger The Tokai University Solar Team are former world champions, and the Tokai Challenger taking part in South Africa this year won bronze in the world championship in 2015. The car is designed and tested in collaboration with students from Tokai University and […]

TUT Solar Car

Spectator Teams Media Volunteer Event Information Team name: TUT Solar CarCar name: Sun Chaser 2Country: South AfricaClass: Challenger The Tshwane University of Technology team are returning to the Sasol Solar Challenge to once again compete in the Challenger class. Their 2016 car is the Sun Chaser 2 – building on lessons learnt from its predecessor. The TUT team has […]

UJ Solar Team

Spectator Teams Media Volunteer Event Information Team name: UJ Solar TeamCar name: Ilanga llCountry: South AfricaClass: Challenger The UJ solar team consists of 20 mechanical and electrical engineering students, and has been competing in the Sasol Solar Challenge since 2011. Illanga II has been upgraded since its last race in 2014, and is capable of doing up to […]

ZingCO Electric Vehicle

Spectator Teams Media Volunteer Event Information Team name: ZingCO Electric VehicleCar name: ZingBugCountry: South AfricaClass: Sustainability The ZingCo team is a group of green-entrepreneurs who each have their own initiatives in clean technology. Entered into the Sustainability class, the ZingBug 1 will be the only vehicle on the Sasol Solar Challenge that isn’t fitted with solar panels. The ZingBug […]