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The event is scheduled to take place from August 24 to August 31 in 2025.
The event is scheduled to take place from August 24 to August 31 in 2025.
True (A)
The Government of South Australia only allows the use of its content under a standard copyright, with no alternative licensing options.
The Government of South Australia only allows the use of its content under a standard copyright, with no alternative licensing options.
False (B)
Permission is required to reproduce material owned by third parties.
Permission is required to reproduce material owned by third parties.
True (A)
Attribution is not required when using content licensed under a Creative Commons Licence.
Attribution is not required when using content licensed under a Creative Commons Licence.
The document has a release version of 1 published on June 5, 2023.
The document has a release version of 1 published on June 5, 2023.
Teams and their sponsors can engage in marketing activities that enhance the value of the Event.
Teams and their sponsors can engage in marketing activities that enhance the value of the Event.
Remotely piloted aircraft require approval from the Event Organiser before operation.
Remotely piloted aircraft require approval from the Event Organiser before operation.
Each Team must submit their documentation using paper forms.
Each Team must submit their documentation using paper forms.
A signed Roadworthiness Certificate must be submitted before applying for an on-road testing permit.
A signed Roadworthiness Certificate must be submitted before applying for an on-road testing permit.
All sponsors of Teams imply ownership of the Event through their activities.
All sponsors of Teams imply ownership of the Event through their activities.
Final technical documentation must be presented at Static Scrutineering with three printed copies.
Final technical documentation must be presented at Static Scrutineering with three printed copies.
Teams are not responsible for the activities of their sponsors according to the rules.
Teams are not responsible for the activities of their sponsors according to the rules.
The Energy Storage System Incident Plan is part of Group C of the compulsory documentation.
The Energy Storage System Incident Plan is part of Group C of the compulsory documentation.
Teams are not required to notify the Event Organiser of media activities more than seven days in advance.
Teams are not required to notify the Event Organiser of media activities more than seven days in advance.
It is mandatory for all Teams to attend media calls and promotional activities.
It is mandatory for all Teams to attend media calls and promotional activities.
The Event Organiser will share technical details of Competition Vehicles at any time.
The Event Organiser will share technical details of Competition Vehicles at any time.
Teams can use their own media representatives without any restrictions.
Teams can use their own media representatives without any restrictions.
Teams are allowed to create sound recordings for commercial use without approval.
Teams are allowed to create sound recordings for commercial use without approval.
Teams who have an internet presence must link to the official Bridgestone World Solar Challenge website.
Teams who have an internet presence must link to the official Bridgestone World Solar Challenge website.
Non-commercial media content generated by the Team does not need to reference the Event.
Non-commercial media content generated by the Team does not need to reference the Event.
Police will remove Competition Vehicles from the road if media vehicles pose a danger.
Police will remove Competition Vehicles from the road if media vehicles pose a danger.
Electrochemical cells can be operated outside of the specified ranges at any time.
Electrochemical cells can be operated outside of the specified ranges at any time.
Teams must provide the manufacturer's specifications for the maximum charge current of electrochemical cells.
Teams must provide the manufacturer's specifications for the maximum charge current of electrochemical cells.
Any battery used for powering devices like wireless tire pressure monitors is considered part of the energy storage system.
Any battery used for powering devices like wireless tire pressure monitors is considered part of the energy storage system.
A device must be electrically connected to the Competition Vehicle to be included as part of the energy storage system.
A device must be electrically connected to the Competition Vehicle to be included as part of the energy storage system.
The minimum lateral distance between the inner edges of the apparent surfaces of the left and right indicator lamps must be at least 600 mm.
The minimum lateral distance between the inner edges of the apparent surfaces of the left and right indicator lamps must be at least 600 mm.
A blocking diode must be mounted more than 200 mm away from the driver display device in the Competition Vehicle.
A blocking diode must be mounted more than 200 mm away from the driver display device in the Competition Vehicle.
The battery capacity of a driver display device will not be counted as part of the energy storage capacity.
The battery capacity of a driver display device will not be counted as part of the energy storage capacity.
Side direction indicator lamps must be positioned more than 1800 mm behind the front most part of the Competition Vehicle.
Side direction indicator lamps must be positioned more than 1800 mm behind the front most part of the Competition Vehicle.
The lowest point on the apparent surface of each indicator lamp must be at least 350 mm above the ground.
The lowest point on the apparent surface of each indicator lamp must be at least 350 mm above the ground.
An auto battery management system must be implemented to handle fault conditions safely.
An auto battery management system must be implemented to handle fault conditions safely.
Direction indicators must flash at 100±20 flashes per minute.
Direction indicators must flash at 100±20 flashes per minute.
Batteries in mobile telephones that are not connected to the Competition Vehicle are considered part of the energy storage system.
Batteries in mobile telephones that are not connected to the Competition Vehicle are considered part of the energy storage system.
The entire apparent surface of each front and rear direction indicator lamp must be visible from every point in the region between the planes 15° up and 80° outboard.
The entire apparent surface of each front and rear direction indicator lamp must be visible from every point in the region between the planes 15° up and 80° outboard.
It is allowed to flash the left and right direction indicator lamps simultaneously without a hazard warning signal.
It is allowed to flash the left and right direction indicator lamps simultaneously without a hazard warning signal.
Daytime running lamps must be mounted so that their apparent surfaces are at least 250 mm above the ground.
Daytime running lamps must be mounted so that their apparent surfaces are at least 250 mm above the ground.
The minimum lateral distance between the outer edges of the apparent lamp surface and the vehicle for indicator lamps can exceed 400 mm.
The minimum lateral distance between the outer edges of the apparent lamp surface and the vehicle for indicator lamps can exceed 400 mm.
An Entrant may include a minor in their team without any documentation.
An Entrant may include a minor in their team without any documentation.
The Event Organiser is responsible for supervising persons under the age of 18.
The Event Organiser is responsible for supervising persons under the age of 18.
Flags for countries not recognized by DFAT will also be included on Event signage.
Flags for countries not recognized by DFAT will also be included on Event signage.
Each team will receive a unique 3-digit Team number upon entry acceptance.
Each team will receive a unique 3-digit Team number upon entry acceptance.
An Entry Form must contain Team Name, Team Manager, and Competition Vehicle details.
An Entry Form must contain Team Name, Team Manager, and Competition Vehicle details.
A federal import permit is required for motor vehicles entering Australia.
A federal import permit is required for motor vehicles entering Australia.
Requests to change entry details can be made verbally at the event.
Requests to change entry details can be made verbally at the event.
Early Entry applications can request a Team number with any number of digits.
Early Entry applications can request a Team number with any number of digits.
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Creative Commons Australia Attribution 4.0 Licence
Creative Commons Australia Attribution 4.0 Licence
The ability to use, adapt, and share materials from the document, with attribution required.
Piping Shrike emblem
Piping Shrike emblem
A logo representing official government materials.
Copyright statement
Copyright statement
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Document Control
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Media Promotion Notification
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Media Accreditation
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Team Responsibility for Media Actions
Team Responsibility for Media Actions
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Police Action for Dangerous Media
Police Action for Dangerous Media
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Online Link Requirement
Online Link Requirement
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Commercial Use of Event Content
Commercial Use of Event Content
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Acknowledgment of Event in Media
Acknowledgment of Event in Media
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Consequences of Non-Compliance
Consequences of Non-Compliance
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Minor Participation Permission
Minor Participation Permission
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Team Country/Region Recognition
Team Country/Region Recognition
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Team Information Source
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Team Number Request
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Changing Entry Details
Changing Entry Details
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Vehicle Import Permit
Vehicle Import Permit
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Minor Supervision Responsibility
Minor Supervision Responsibility
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Team Number Allocation
Team Number Allocation
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Marketing Restrictions
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Sponsorship Clarification
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Team Responsibility
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Drone Restrictions
Drone Restrictions
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Drone Regulations
Drone Regulations
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Document Submission
Document Submission
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Documentation Categories
Documentation Categories
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Static Scrutineering
Static Scrutineering
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Indicator Lamp Placement (Lateral Distance)
Indicator Lamp Placement (Lateral Distance)
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Indicator Lamp Spacing
Indicator Lamp Spacing
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Indicator Lamp Height
Indicator Lamp Height
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Side Indicator Placement
Side Indicator Placement
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Indicator Visibility (Front & Rear)
Indicator Visibility (Front & Rear)
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Indicator Visibility (Side)
Indicator Visibility (Side)
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Indicator Flashing Rate
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Hazard Warning Signal
Hazard Warning Signal
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Operating Range of Electrochemical Cells
Operating Range of Electrochemical Cells
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Battery Management System (BMS)
Battery Management System (BMS)
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Certifying Engineer Endorsement
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Auxiliary Batteries
Auxiliary Batteries
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Excluded Batteries
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Driver Display Battery Integration
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Blocking Diode
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Energy Storage Capacity
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Study Notes
Event Regulations
- The event is the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, held between August 24th and 31st.
- The event is managed by the South Australian Motor Sport Board and sponsored by Bridgestone Corporation.
- The aim is to stimulate innovation in energy-efficient vehicle designs and technologies.
- It is a primarily a design competition, providing parameters for design rather than specific construction.
- The event has two vehicle categories: Challenger (optimized for speed) and Cruiser (optimized for practicality and efficiency).
- Regulations are detailed for various aspects of the event, including administration (scope, language, conduct, eligibility, obligations), entrant processes (officials, judges, schedule, entering the event, fees, refunds), and related elements (cancellation, insurance, team members).
- Vehicle specifics have also been detailed, such as preparation, style guides, sponsorship, media, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (Drones), compulsory documentation, and clarifying regulations.
- Further detailed information on Competition Vehicle Regulations is provided in section 2.
- Sections 3 cover The Adventure (Supervision, Safety, Safety equipment) and details on support vehicles, preparation and testing, team registration and scrutineering.
- This includes further details about the route, timing, competition vehicle drivers and passengers, driving conduct, obstruction of other road users, control stops, overnight stops.
- Penalties and appeals, event results, the explorer class, awards ceremonies, pack-down facilities and a glossary are also included.
- There are significant changes from 2023 to 2025 regulations in the area of vehicle design, with changes to solar collector sizes, increased solar collector sizes and reduced energy storage allowances for challengers and cruisers, and other vehicle-related factors like energy storage measurement, vehicle format restrictions and ground clearance.
Administration
- The official language is English, with all correspondence in English.
- The event will be conducted as per the regulations presented and applicable laws.
- Event dates have been changed from October to August.
Competitions Vehicles
- Challenger Vehicles: Must use solar power exclusively for operation.
- Cruiser Vehicles: Allowed for renewable energy and, if available, recharge using non-renewable energy sources
- Explorer Class: Non-competitive.
Additional Information
- There is a detailed schedule of events, fees, and necessary documentation.
- Teams must follow specific regulations, with penalties for violations.
- The event requires compliance with all applicable laws, regulations.
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Explore the detailed regulations for the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, a design competition focused on energy-efficient vehicle innovations. Learn about the event's categories, administration, entrant processes, and vehicle specifications that shape this unique competition. Whether you're considering entering or simply interested in sustainable vehicle design, this quiz covers essential aspects of the event.
