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Mini solar car


The dream was to take on the greatest challenge on the planet that the solar car had ever faced; to not only reach the Arctic Circle, but also to deliver on a promise to set the world distance record for a solar car.

On June 12th 2008 the epic journey began with a symbolic start in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Seneca College (one of the project's greatest supporters). The actual drive began in Buffalo, NY. The original plan was to drive the solar car from Buffalo, NY to Inuvik, NT and back to Buffalo, NY. On July 27, 46 days later, XOF1 reached the Arctic Circle. Later, it also broke the world distance record, achieved it’s goal, and fulfilled it’s promise.

On the way back from the Arctic communities in Alaska and Washington invited the solar car to visit them, the tour then took a detour. XOF1 has driven over 17,100 miles (27,550km) using only sunshine as fuel. Never being plugged into the grid, crossing the continental divide 8 times, traveling over 1,000 miles (1,620km) on gravel roads, taken on snow, ice, the low angle of the Northern hemisphere during the wettest summer of the past 30 years, and conquering the infamous Dempster Highway at its worst since it was built 40 years ago. Making history!

Along the way, people and communities graciously opened their homes and welcomed the solar car, driver, and volunteers who joined the project. Their support and generosity made it possible for XOF1 surpass it’s goals. Become a sponsor an help us continue driving the solar car, taking on more challenges and inspiring people.

Back to the Arctic!

We are considering a drive back to the Arctic from Florida with a stop in Washington.
The project is presently driving across Eastern United States on its way back to the Artic Circle. XOF1 has much more to accomplish, many more people to inspire, and a future to influence.

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sunlight fuel of choice


driving at night on bottled sunshine


the struggle


the anticipation


joining the circle, the Arctic Circle that is


a midnight sunset


on the way to making new friends, where ever they are


not turning around


one with nature


one planet, many of us, sharing the dream, planting seeds
Next cities,

Columbus, Ohio
Indianapolis, Indiana
Chicago, Illinois
Madison, Wisconsin
Rochester, Minnesota
Fargo, North Dakota
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Dauphin, Manitoba
Regina, Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Walsh, Alberta
Calgary, Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Fort Nelson, British Columbia
Liard Hot Springs, Britsi
Artic Circle! - Inuvik

Cities visited;

Toronto, Ontario, Canada - June 12th 2008
Buffalo, New York, USA
Chesterland, Ohio
Oberlin, Ohio
Lagrange, Indiana
Chicago, Illinois
Ofordville, Wisconsin
Madsion, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Stillwater, Minnesota
Bemidji, Minnesota
Roseau, Minnesota
Pinawa, Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Monnomin, Manitoba
Moose Jaw, Saskachewan
Walsh, Alberta
Calgary, Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Grand Prairie, Alberta
Fort St.John, British Columbia
Sikami, British Columbia
Fort Nelson, British Columbia
Muncho Lake, British Columbia
Watson Lake, Yukon Territory
Teslin, Yukon Territory
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
Fox Lake Burn, Yukon Territory
Pellys Crossing, Yukon Territory
Dawson City, Yukon Territory
Eagle Plains, NorthWest Territories
Fort McPherson, Northwest Territories
Inuvik, Northwest Territories
Road to no where (old navy road) Inuvik, the furstest road north in Canada
Fort McPherson, Northwest Territories
Eagle Plains, NorthWest Territories
Dawson City, Yukon Territory
Chicken, Alaska
Tok, Alaska
Wilderness Lodge (28 miles out of Tok, Alaska)
Tok, Alaska
Delta Junction, Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska
Denali, Alaska
Houston, Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
Chikaloon, Alaska
Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska
Gakona Roadhouse, Alaska
Wilderness Lodge (28 miles outside Tok), Alaska
Beaver Creek, Yukon Territory
Haines Junction, Yukon Territory
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
Teslin, Yukon Territory
Little Rancheria River, Yukon Territory
Watson Lake, Yukon Territory
Whirl Pool Rapids, Yukon Territory
Liard Hot Springs, British Columbia
Stone Mountain Provincial Park, British Columbia
Fort Nelson, British Columbia
Mile 183 Alaska Highway, British Columbia
Fort St.John's, British Columbia
Chetwynd, British Columbia
Bear Lake, British Columbia
Prince George, British Columbia
Soda Creek, British Columbia
Williams Lake, British Columbia
Lac La Hache, British Columbia
Clinton, British Columbia
Kamloops, British Columbia
Chase, British Columbia
Vernon, British Columbia
Kelowna, British Columbia
Vernon, British Columbia
Kelowna, British Columbia
Osoyoos, British Columbia
Princeton, British Columbia
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
Horse Shoe Bay, British Columbia
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Victoria, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
Surrey, British Columbia
Langley, British Columbia
Bellingham, Washington - USA
Arlington, Washington
Woodinville, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Lacey, Washington
Olympia, Washington
Longview, Washington
Portland, Oregon
Salem, Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
Florence, Oregon
Gold Beach, Oregon
Brookings, Oregon
Arcata, California
Redway, California
Laytonville, California
Santa Rosa, California
Davis, California
Sacramento, California
San Rafael, California
San Francisco, California
Palo Alto, Califonia
Mountain View, California.
Santa Cruz, California.
San Luiz Obispo, California
Santa Barbara, California
Malibu, California
Los Angeles, California
Van Nuys, California
Anehaim, California
San Diego, California
Yuma, California
Gila Bend, Arizona
Pheonix / Apache Junction, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Lordsburg, New Mexico
Sierra Blanca, Texas
Sanderson, Texas
Del Rio, Texas
Austin, Texas
Uvalde, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Houston, Texas
Magnolia, Texas
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Orleans, Lousiana
Gulfport, Mississipi
Mobile, Alabamal
Defuniak Springs, Florida
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Seaside, Florida,
St.Marks, Florida,
Waccasassa Bay, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Bonita Springs, Florida
Miami, Florida
Marathon, Florida
Key West, Florida
Barbados, (Country of Barbados)
Orlando, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
White Springs, Florida
Homerville, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Charleston, South Carolina
Leeland, North Carolina
Washington, D.C.
Virgina Beach, Virginia
Denton, Maryland
Laurel, Maryland
Ashburn, Virginia
Baltimore, Maryland
Silver Spring, Maryland
Cumberland, Maryland
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
New Concord, Ohio