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Key Points

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Team AgniRath designed, built, and tested Aagneya entirely in‑house.

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The car’s solar panels convert sunlight into electricity to drive the vehicle.

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The race tested the team’s skills in energy management, vehicle dynamics, and system integration.

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Finishing third showcases India’s engineering talent on a global stage.

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Success promotes renewable energy solutions for future transportation.

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Summary

Their solar‑powered vehicle, Aagneya, traveled approximately 1,193 kilometers over eight days across diverse terrain and weather conditions.

This was the first participation by an Indian team in the competition, marking a historic milestone for the country.

The project involved more than 45 students working on aerodynamics, battery technology, electrical systems, and other engineering disciplines.

The achievement demonstrates the capabilities of clean‑energy transportation and encourages further research in sustainable mobility.

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New Words to Learn

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solar‑powered
using sunlight to create electricity for the car
aerodynamics
study of how air moves around the car to make it go faster
battery technology
how batteries store and release energy
telemetry
sending data from the car back to the team while it races
sustainable mobility
travel that does not harm the environment
renewable energy
energy that comes from sources that do not run out, like the sun
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