Solar-powered cars start epic Australian outback race

A solar-powered car race started on Sunday in Australia, with 34 teams from all over the world competing to win the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

The teams were greeted by people waiting to see the vehicles embark on their 3,000-kilometre (1,864-mile) journey across the outback, from Darwin to Adelaide.

The first vehicles are expected to start arriving in Adelaide on August 28th with the event closing on August 31st.