Worse yet, original resistor value can not be ascertained, and no support is available on a weekend. Secondary redundant units, which do not track, are installed. Solar array is now marginally more efficient than direct wiring, but efficiency is still too low to put out full power. Washington D.C. On Interstate 70 in the Maryland panhandle, air current lifts up rear of car and hinge comes up, repeatedly smashing solar array on road and side of trailer, to the horror of all team members. Cones go out, flagman installed, and team retrieves car parts and straps hinges down on trailer while waving off traffic.
Team poses for rayce photos.
Holes are drilled in vehicle to drain water. Vehicle has to pull over multiple times after electrical contacts in accelerator and regenerative brake are shorted due to water in the system. Trailer called in in order to conserve power for days further down the road. While trailering, rumbling van lulls observer to sleep. After trailering, array is unable to provide more power than it consumes, so it is shut off for the day.