The 2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, One of the World’s Most Well-Known Solar Car Events, Kicks Off in Australia on October 8

Tokyo (September 27, 2017) - Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today announced the 2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, one of the world’s most well-known solar car events, will take place in Australia from October 8-15, 2017 (local time). Bridgestone is the title sponsor of this event, which brings together the greatest minds from around the world to challenge electric vehicle norms and travel the outback in a vehicle powered only by the power of the sun.