The Petroleum Institute (PI)  launched yesterday the solar-powered car that will represent the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge, January 15-19, sponsored by ADNOC(Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) and hosted by Masdar. The super-sleek, high-tech vehicle will compete against 20 international teams in a multi-day, timed road competition across 1,200 kilometres of the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Young PI students will battle against elite international teams, including entries from Japan, United States, Middle East, Australia and Europe. This is the first time the UAE has entered the competition, which for almost three decades, has showcased the technology and speed of cars powered only by solar energy.

While this is the first time the UAE has entered the solar challenge. The car is  a fast, cutting-edge car that has a strong chance to win.

The Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge will be part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, an Abu Dhabi government initiative to address the interconnected challenges affecting energy, water and sustainable development. The largest gathering on sustainability in the Middle East, the event attracts more than 32,000 delegates and visitors from more than 170 countries. It will take place from January 17-24.

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The Gulf Today newspaper ( http://www.gulftoday.ae/portal/bc7e9aea-a867-49ef-91e0-7cc63dfa9e2c.aspx)