Tag: Solar Car
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National champs: U-Michigan Solar Car Team takes first in American Solar Challenge
After a major setback, the students’ indomitable spirits and another team’s generosity propelled them to the finish.
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U-M solar car team returns to the American Solar Challenge
For the first time since 2018, the University of Michigan solar car team will stake their claim as one of the nation’s best.
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US solar car places fourth in global competition
After starting last, University of Michigan team overcame major setbacks in Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
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‘Astrum’ solar car shoots for the stars by pushing energy efficiency
With nearly every nut and bolt optimized, the Solar Car Team’s newest vehicle will compete in the first World Solar Challenge since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Solar car “Aevum” to test solutions ahead of next World Solar Challenge
An unusual two years in the making, the car is equipped with sensors to explore how the team can improve its design further before the 2023 race.
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Blue through the Outback | Race, day four
Racing clean and collected, Michigan holds on to second place with the finish line on the horizon
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Michigan Solar Car team secures third place after tense Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
The crew braved inclement weather to finish strong in Adelaide, South Australia.
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Under the hood of Michigan Solar Car Team’s “Electrum”
The team unveiled its fifteenth car ahead of the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in October.
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A second place finish for U-M Solar Car Team
‘I look at my teammates now and they’re hungry and they‘re fired up and when the next race comes they’re going to be ready.’
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U-M’s top-ranked Solar Car Team readies for race on Oregon Trail
The 2018 American Solar Challenge will be a real test for a young team.
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Record-breaking second place for Solar Car Team
The national champions celebrate the most successful world race finish in team history.
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Our panel of solar supporters | Race, day three
The Michigan car ended the day in one of the best positions in team history, and the family, friends and alumni riding along are doing more than just cheering.