In 2085, due to the progressive climate deterioration, permanent holes have formed in the stratosphere of the earth over large parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe. Without the protection of the Ozone from deadly gamma rays and occasional asteroids and comets from space, the areas beneath these holes are essentially wastelands devoid of humans for decades.
In an effort to raise awareness for the environment and test new technologies that could be incorporated into long distance transport vehicles as well as environmental research vehicles, the Terra-Pax Organization has joined forces with the International Prototype Racing Federation(IPRF) to organize Terra Prix 2085: A race around the world involving more than 20 teams from all over the world and traversing all 7 continents.
The entry from team Mayhem is Brutus, a vehicle specifically designed to endure and even thrive in the wasteland environments. The entire outer shell of the Brutus is made out of reinforced neo-titanium. It is coated with a special material that actually absorbs the harmful gamma rays and converts it into energy to drive the vehicle.
For added protection, the Brutus has no DLO – instead, it incorporate the latest in video-imaging technologies and basically projects a 360 degree view of the surroundings inside the cabin in crystal clarity, transforming the Brutus into what is essentially a light-weight racing tank.
The wheels of the Brutus are also a technological marvel in it of itself. All four wheels are encased by an outer casing of rubber-aluminum compound that offers protection against the intense heat of the dry wastelands. When entering cooler climates, the outer casing retracts to allows the natural tires to be exposed for better traction and speed.
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