Racing solar vehicles in the Atacama Desert

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Carrera Solar Atacama is the first and only solar car competition in South America. It takes place in Chile’s Atacama Desert and flaunts some of the coolest looking vehicles in action today.

The Atacama Desert is one of the driest ecosystems on the planet. This Andean plateau also absorbs some of the highest levels of radiation in the world.

Take a look at some images of Latin America’s only eco-race here.

Racing solar vehicles in the Atacama Desert

Carrera Solar Atacama is the first and only solar car competition in South America. It takes place in Chile’s Atacama Desert and flaunts some of the coolest looking vehicles in action today. The Atacama Desert is one of the driest ecosystems on the planet. This Andean plateau also absorbs some of the highest levels of radiation in the world. Take a look at some images of Latin America’s only eco-race.