World Solar Challenge 1990
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| 1990 Hoxan World Solar Challenge | |
|---|---|
| The 2nd edition of the World Solar Challenge | |
| Host Country | Australia |
| Dates run | November 7, 1990 |
| Start | Darwin, Australia |
| Finish | Adelaide, Australia |
| Total Distance (km) | 3,028 |
| Results | |
| Winner | Biel Ingenieurschule |
| 2nd | Honda |
| 3rd | University of Michigan |
The 1990 Hoxan World Solar Challenge was the second international solar-powered car race held in Australia. It covered about 3,000 km (1,900 mi) through the Australian Outback, from Darwin, Northern Territory to Adelaide, South Australia. The event finished at the McLaren Vale.[1]
The race was won by a team from the Swiss Biel Ingenieurschule team (now Berner Fachhochschule) with the car 'Spirit of Biel II' in 46 hours and 10 minutes at an average speed of 65.18 km/h, ahead of entries from Honda and the University of Michigan.[2] 30 cars were entered in the event, five retired.[3]