CLEAN: Swiss global adventurer bets on solar power for air travel

The video introduces Solar Impulse, a solar-powered aircraft project by Swiss adventurer Gollan Picker. It highlights the project's aim to promote renewable energy and technological innovation. The aircraft, with a wingspan of a jumbo jet but the weight of a car, is powered by 12,000 solar cells and electric motors. Picker discusses the challenges faced, including fear and stepping out of comfort zones. The video concludes with plans for test flights and a real takeoff in 2012.

What is the main goal of the Solar Impulse project?

• To develop a new type of air balloon

• To break the speed record for solar-powered aircraft

• To demonstrate the potential of renewable energy

• To create the largest aircraft in the world

How many solar cells are used in the Solar Impulse aircraft?

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 12,000

• 20,000

What was the initial step in developing the Solar Impulse project?

• Finding engineers and partners

• Building a prototype

• Starting with a blank piece of paper and an idea

• Creating a design team

According to Gollan Picker, what role does fear play in adventure?

• Fear should be avoided at all costs

• Fear is a barrier to success

• Fear is irrelevant to adventure

• Fear is a necessary part of exploring new things

When is the real takeoff of the Solar Impulse planned?

• 2010

• 2011

• 2012

• 2013