Overview

Swiss citizen Louis Palmer is currently finishing the first round-the-world trip in a solar-electric vehicle. The MIT Solar Electric Vehicle Team will give a brief overview of their current race car before introducing Mr. Palmer. The presentation will include a discussion of Mr. Palmer's vehicle, his trip, and his mission, and a time for Q&A. The Swiss Consulate of Boston will provide a reception following the event.

Preparatory Readings

• Vehicles News site
  
• Solar Electric Vehicle Team
• The Solar Taxi homepage

SolarTaxi: Around the World in a Solar-Electric Vehicle

06:00-07:00PM Monday, September 15, 2008
Leader: Louis Palmer, Initiator & Driver of the Solar Taxi
Location: 4-270