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The grueling, 630-mile road race where the only fuel is sunlight

High school students will compete in a 630-mile solar-powered car race across Texas, marking the first open-road event since 2018. Teams design and build their own vehicles using off-the-shelf parts and 3D printing, with the winner determined by the total distance covered.

Background

The Solar Car Challenge is an annual competition that encourages STEM education by having students design and build solar-powered vehicles. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the event.

Source
The Verge
Published
Jul 19, 2026 at 07:00 PM
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