World Solar Challenge 2001            
               
  In 2001 the Solar Motions “SoMo” finished first in its class and 4th overall in the World Solar Challenge. The same vehicle was used from 1999 with improvements to the wheel covers and Li-polymer batteries. Despite using most of the old solar technology from 1999 and with a very limited cash budget team managed to finish at the top. It became evident the team is at world class level capable of winning the World Solar Challenge a long with setting new records. The solar car could drive 52mph with only 1000W.