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Hello Solar car enthusiasts,
As you may already have learned from the project website "news update". XOF1 is now licensed and registered as a regular vehicle in Barbados.
The past two years I tried to work with various Canadian governments (Ontario, Northwest Territories, Alberta, etc...) to get the proper permission to drive the solar car on public roads without any success.
The project (car and driver) moved to Barbados got licensed and registered, it can now be driven on public roads not only in Barbados but in most countries including Canada protected by the 1949 International Traffic Treaty that overrules local laws.
Interesting enough, regular vehicles are not inspected in Barbados. However, due to XOF1's high profile it got inspected. In fact, the licensing chief officer demanded all inspectors to check the solar car before allowing it to be licensed. After some modifications done to the vehicle it got approved.
XOF1 have also raised it's international profile, we had the car on display at NextFest in New York as well images of XOF1 along with half scale model will be in display for the opening of the first Science Center in the Philippines. It is being used to promote the First International Alternative Congress in Brazil.
Due to its great success in New York, Wired Magazine (NextFest Organizers) have already invited us to have the car on display in Los Angeles this September.
I am now in the process of raising funds to cover the cost of fuel for support vehicles, accommodation and food for the tour. Once I manage to have the funds or sponsors for the items we need we'll commence the world distance record tour.
If you know someone or a company that would like to participate in the project with us. Please let me know.
Kindest regards,
Marcelo da Luz
The Power of One, solar car project
Ph. (416) 465 9459, Mobile (416) 834 0788
E-Mail: mdaluz@...
Website: www.xof1.com
The Power of One, solar car project
Ph. (416) 465 9459, Mobile (416) 834 0788
E-Mail: mdaluz@...
Website: www.xof1.com
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