BWSC JOURNEY
The ASCEND BWSC Journey is a blog capturing the spirit of Team ASCEND. The blog will follows the ASCEND journey, highs and lows, successes and learnings as we prepare for and compete in the 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
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OCTOBER 2023
DARWIN - ADELAIDE
ASCEND JOURNEY PART 9 – THE FINISH LINE – DAY 6
Today marked the final day of our Bridgestone World Solar Challenge journey. We set out early, heading straight for Adelaide. Due to thick traffic and
ASCEND JOURNEY PART 8 – Port Augusta – DAY 5
Today, Team ASCEND rebounded from our Coober Pedy setback with a mix of determination and enthusiasm. Even though we faced a minor hiccup, our team
ASCEND JOURNEY PART 7 – Coober Pedy – DAY 4
Today was filled with hope and challenges. We set out bright and early, determined to make it all the way to Coober Pedy. However, Mother
ASCEND JOURNEY PART 6 – Alice Springs – DAY 3
Today was quite an eventful day. The team was thrilled with excitement as we hit the 1000 km mark. It’s these milestones that keep our
ASCEND JOURNEY PART 5 – Daly Waters to Tennant Creek – DAY 2
Today kicked off much like yesterday, the piercing alarm at 5 am, our eyes squinting open. But there was a serene moment amidst the rush.
ASCEND JOURNEY PART 4 – The Challenge Begins – DAY 1
What a day it was, after years of work and preparation we were finally ready to fly the flag for Deakin University and ACCIONA at
ASCEND JOURNEY PART 3 – Preparation & Scrutineering
Our time in Darwin has been both eventful and heart warming. To start the week Yiwei, wearing her Ascend T-shirt, visited a local church near
ASCEND JOURNEY PART 2 – Safe and Steamy Darwin Arrival
Welcome to Darwin, the safe arrival of our Solar Car in Darwin is thanks to Nigel who carefully towed the Motor Sport trailer with ASCEND
ASCEND JOURNEY PART 1 – The Road to BWSC2023
Welcome to the world of ASCEND, where solar-powered dreams meet reality! We are far more than just an entry for the 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in