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Power of One Solar Car Project...
Objective
To develop and build a solar car to set a world distance record |
Mission
To fulfill a dream and inspire others to accomplish their dreams in a positive way to benefit mankind and the environment |
Commitment
To promote the use of clean and sustainable energy |
Achievements
News Updates
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Summer 2010
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Sol Messenger TourAfter becoming the first Electric Vehicle to cross the Americas and reach the arctic circle not only once but twice the XOF1 team will continue pushing its already 36,200km (22,000 miles )world distance record even further. Once again from the Arctic, XOF1 will be driving from Inuvik to the tip of South America carrying a message from the North to the South. Sharing ideas and seeking pledges from cities and communities along the route to promote sustainable living and raise awareness on Climate change. Thank you all for your past support, We look forward to seeing you again! |
July 16, 2010
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Shoreline SolarFest 2010 - Seattle, WA
“Solar Goes a Long Way”- The Power of One Solar Car Project |
May 20, 2010
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ASES National Solar Conference in Phoenix, ArizonaGM, Nissan, Tesla and XOF1 to present at the emerging Transportation Forum |
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April 10, 2010
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Ice Road ChallengeMachine and human will be pushed to its limits. With no heating or any modifications made to the solar car. XOF1 and Marcelo will be driving from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk - the longest ice road in the world. |
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March 02, 2010
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Presentation at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)Hollywood Theater - For healthy reasons the presentation is not open to the public |
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August 18, 2009
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Youth Conference on Climate ChangeYouth Conference on Climate Change |
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August 5, 2009
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Inuvik, NorthWest Territories |
Media Coverage
| April 20, 2010 | The National - Under The Arctic Sun |
| April 13, 2010 | Solar car makes it across Arctic ice road to Tuktoyaktuk |
| March 06, 2010 | Power of One: Solar Car braves Canada's Arctic |
| March 03, 2010 | Car team must raise $100,000 by week's end to drive longest ice road |
| February 18, 2010 | Marcelo Da Luz, creator and builder of the Power of One (XOF1) solar car |

In the spring of 1999, Marcelo da Luz had a dream: to create and build a solar car that would set world distance records. Since then, Marcelo and the Power of One (Xof1) project team has been traveling around the world to promote its mission and commitment.