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Racing on sunlight: Stanford Solar Car Project completes its first road race since 2017
Stanford students completed their first solar car road race since 2017, driving nearly 1,500 miles from Minnesota to Texas in the 2026 American Solar Challenge.
By Alula Alderson · 2026-09-09T09:05:52.731Z
Stanford students completed their first solar car road race since 2017, driving nearly 1,500 miles from Minnesota to Texas in the 2026 American Solar Challenge. Their lightweight vehicle placed fifth overall and second among U.S. college teams despite limited racing experience and cloudy conditions. The result highlights the engineering challenges of solar transport and the team’s recovery from a past battery fire.
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