Solar car hits U.S. in round-the-world jaunt

The SolarWorld GT at the start of its round-the-world drive 

The SolarWorld GT with its team of Bochum University students 

The SolarWorld GT under construction 

The SolarWorld GT in a wind tunnel test 

The SolarWorld GT solar-powered car is currently on a drive around the world, and embarks on the U.S. leg of its trip later this week 

The SolarWorld GT with its team of Bochum University students 

The SolarWorld GT with its team of Bochum University students 

The SolarWorld GT in Sydney, Australia 

The SolarWorld GT solar-powered car is currently on a drive around the world, and embarks on the U.S. leg of its trip later this week 

The SolarWorld GT solar-powered car is currently on a drive around the world, and embarks on the U.S. leg of its trip later this week