American Solar Challenge (main event) From the FSGP pre-qualifier event, 14 teams qualified to start in the Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC) 2024 cross-country road event.

The American Solar Challenge (ASC) is a multi-day, 1,500-2,000 mile cross-country endurance rally across North America. The event is typically held every other year during the summer and is open ...

The American Solar Challenge is a biennial event organized by the Innovators Educational Foundation (IEF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing hands-on, ...

After driving over 2,095 miles across the country, the University of Michigan Solar Car Team claimed their 10th Electrek American Solar Challenge title on July 27, winning the race despite multiple ...

It’s all a part of the 2024 Electrek American Solar Challenge where participants travel along seven national historic trails including the Oregon, Pony Express, and Trail of Tears in solar cars ...

The University of Michigan solar car team raced under challenging conditions at the American Solar Challenge, placing second on July 22 after a nine-day, 1,700-mile race along the Oregon National ...

The American Solar Challenge has drawn schools to compete for over 20 years, with 2022’s winners overall being MIT. Despite the sixth place finish, the Illini were crowned champions of the final leg ...

The group was founded in 1997 and while their cars have won various awards, their highest was 13th place at the American Solar Challenge in 2009 with their SC5 car.

Every two years, engineering students from across the US compete in the American Solar Challenge, where around 10 schools cobble together a car designed to go as far as possible, powered ...

The American Solar Challenge has emerged as a prime source for talent in the auto industry A vehicle pulled out of its parking spot at the American Solar Challenge in Nashville, Tenn., in July.

It was a challenging day to be driving a solar powered car, as overcast skies and a steady drizzle lowered the sun’s available power, but the University of Michigan’s car powered through the ...