Today we attended the press conference of Xavier Van der Stappen and his Cop2Cap project.

 
 
From March to June 2010, he will drive from Copenhagen World Climate Changes Conferences of UN to Cape Town, World Soccer Cup. A 12,000 km trip thought 25 countries. Here som details about his second prototype; two seats, electric engine, 400 km range, 80 km average speed, top speed 110 km/h, 80 kg, Lithium-Polymer batteries, one hour charge, solar panels, aircooler, many electronic gadgets. 
 

 
 
    
His words about the press conference;
"Today  at 11 o'clock the start was given at the Senate in the presence of elected representatives and ambassadors of some countries covered by the project. This invitation was an opportunity to present the exhibition to raise awareness but also to attract parliamentary
 
 
 

 
 
I could repeat my reasons: to promote technology transfer from North to South to allow autonomy, promote mobility more rational and practical solutions. The message is passed, "remains" to travel 18 000 km ..." Xavier Van der Stappen
 

 
Xavier Van der Stappen with Anneleen Jacobs, Jaga's Communication Manager