American Students Unveil Solar-Powered Car for North American Solar Challenge

The video introduces Fusion, a solar-powered vehicle created by Iowa State University students for the North American Solar Challenge. It highlights the vehicle's design, featuring 629 solar cells that power its electric motor. The video discusses advanced solar cell technologies, such as dual or triple junction gallium arsenide cells, which are more efficient but costly. The North American Solar Challenge is a 4000-kilometer race from Austin, TX, to Calgary, AB, showcasing various solar technologies.

What is the primary energy source for the vehicle named Fusion?

• Electricity from the grid

• Hydrogen fuel cells

• Solar power

• Petrol

What is the main function of the 629 solar cells in the vehicle?

• To store solar energy for later use

• To enhance aerodynamics

• To power the batteries and motor

• To provide heat

Which type of solar cells are mentioned as being similar to those used on spacecraft?

• Silicon cells

• Monocrystalline cells

• Dual or triple junction gallium arsenide cells

• Polycrystalline cells

What is a notable characteristic of dual or triple junction gallium arsenide cells compared to conventional silicon cells?

• They are less durable

• They are more expensive

• They are less efficient

• They are larger

Where does the North American Solar Challenge start and end?

• New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA

• Austin, TX to Calgary, AB

• Chicago, IL to Vancouver, BC

• Miami, FL to Seattle, WA