Testing

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XOF1 trial drive in Niagara Region (New York State)

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XOF1 trial drive in Niagara Region (New York State)

It was an opportunity to gain more experience in preparation for a world distance record drive.

VOIP testing

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VOIP testing

The solar car was taken to the race track to test the telemetry data radio and VOIP communication between the solar car and support vehicles.

Steering prototype testing

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Steering prototype testing.

XOF1 was taken to the race track to test a new prototype steering system. It was also an opportunity for other team members to drive the solar car for the first time.

Brake, speed, stability test and driver training

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Brake, speed, stability test and driver training.

A new hydraulic brake actuator was installed and need to be tested, the opportunity was used to also test the car for speed, stability and driver training (Nov 12, 06). No sound editing, all the sound you hear are actual sounds of the car.

Car test / driver training

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Car test / driver training.

Filmed by Kevin Tome. This video is a compilation of images of the first two days of testing the car on the race track.

Car test / driver training

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Car test / driver training.

Filmed by Mario Bilusic. The second time the XOF1 solar car (chassis only) was driven. It took place in the middle of the winter. Like the previous drive this one was short (about 20 minutes), it was an opportunity to test the steering adjustments made after the drive. It was another cold winter day.

Race track - car test / driver training

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Race track - car test / driver training

Filmed by Kevin Tome. Pace vehicle (Mario Bilusic) and XOF1 (Marcelo da Luz) warming up the tires on the race track. Special thanks to Flamboro Speedway, Bernardo Gomes, Daniel Tadros, Kevin Tome, Mario Bilusic.

Race track - car test / driver training

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Race track - car test / driver training

Filmed by Kevin Tome. XOF1 on the race track at 85kmh. Special thanks to Flamboro Speedway, Bernardo Gomes, Daniel Tadros, Kevin Tome, Mario Bilusic.

Race track - car test / driver training

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Race track - car test / driver training

Filmed by Kevin Tome. XOF1 crossing the finish line. Special thanks to Flamboro Speedway, Bernardo Gomes, Daniel Tadros, Kevin Tome, Mario Bilusic.

Race track - car test / driver training

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Race track - car test / driver training

Filmed by Kevin Tome. XOF1 0-80kmh in 6 seconds. While performing some tests the boys decided to have a bit of fun by racing the solar car against a small sedan (125hp). XOF1's (7hp) NGM motor proved to be tough to beat. It maintained the lead until the sedan changed to 3rd gear. This tested was repeated a few times to record the peak draw from the motor and battery behavior under extreme conditions. Special thanks to Flamboro Speedway, Bernardo Gomes, Daniel Tadros, Kevin Tome, Mario Bilusic.

Race track - car test / driver training

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Race track - car test / driver training

Filmed by Kevin Tome. XOF1 chassis is pushed to the limit on the race track. The car is tested on decelerations with precision regenerative braking combined with the mechanical braking while on curves. As well, rapid acceleration on curves. Crank up the volume and you can hear the tires screeching really loud. Special thanks to Flamboro Speedway, Bernardo Gomes, Daniel Tadros, Kevin Tome, Mario Bilusic.

Race track - car test / driver training / fun moment

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Race track - car test / driver training / fun moment

Filmed by Kevin Tome. XOF1 joined the opening parade at Flamboro Speedway. Special thanks to Flamboro Speedway and Kevin Tome.

Race track - car test / driver training / fun moment

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Race track - car test / driver training / fun moment

Filmed by Kevin Tome. It's a race, XOF1 is on the lead. (A video montage of XOF1 on the race track making stock cars eat solar car dust). Special thanks to Flamboro Speedway and Kevin Tome.