FUTURE MOBILITY

WORLD SOLAR CHALLENGE – A Documentary on Sustainable Mobility

The World Solar Challenge in Australia is the world’s most renowned and demanding race for solar-powered vehicles. Spanning over 3,000 kilometers from Darwin in the north to Adelaide in the south, it stands as the most innovative competition for sustainable, energy-efficient mobility.

Our documentary follows the journey of the solar car "Covestro Adelie", developed by the dedicated team from RWTH & FH Aachen, as they compete against top international teams. The film explores the technical and emotional highs and lows of preparing for – and racing in – this legendary challenge. At the heart of the story: the quest for future-ready mobility solutions in the midst of global energy and climate debates.

Award-winning production:
This documentary won 1st Place in the Documentary category at the prestigious New York Tri-State International Film Festival – an international recognition of its storytelling, visual quality, and societal relevance.

Voices from science, industry, and policy:

The film features expert commentary and insights from:

Ranga Yogeshwar – science journalist

Prof. Dr. Maren Urner – neuroscientist and author

Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann – former CEO of Opel and Continental

Sucheta Govil – Chief Commercial Officer, Covestro

Klaus Löckel – CEO DACH, Siemens

Oliver Krischer – Minister for Environment, Nature, and Transport of North Rhine-Westphalia

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Rüdiger – Rector, RWTH Aachen

Teddy Woll – former Head of Aerodynamics, Mercedes-Benz

Chris Selwood – Managing Director, World Solar Challenge

Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Mobility

This film highlights not only the technological innovation behind "Covestro Adelie" but also the broader significance of sustainable mobility in the age of climate change, ESG standards, and the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

The World Solar Challenge serves as a real-world example of how science, industry, and sustainability can work hand in hand. As companies and investors increasingly turn to climate-conscious reporting, this film shows how clean-tech innovations can support ESG goals, drive transformation, and shape the future of mobility.

Production: Department Studios – Filmproduktion Frankfurt
Concept, Script & Direction: Thomas Pohl
Cinematography: Adrian Vidak, Henry Pohl, Moritz Mitzel, Thomas Pohl
Music: Thomas Pohl