Who are we?
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.
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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
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June 21, 2010
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Sol Messenger TourXOF1 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 |
May 20, 2010
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ASES National Solar Conference in Phoenix, ArizonaGM, Nissan 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
| 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 |
| February 9, 2010 | Solar car reaches the top of the world |
| January 27-February 3, 2010 | The Power of One solar car project has already set a number of world records |