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University of Michigan Solar Car Team
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The University of Michigan Solar Car Team is an engineering project team at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor that designs, builds, and races some of the world's most advanced solar-electric vehicles. Having won the North American Solar Challenge (NASC) nine times (out of a possible twelve), the team is regarded as the most successful in North America. Additionally, the is highly competitive on the global stages having placed third in the World Solar Challenge (WSC) six times, and placing second in 2017 – the best ever achieved by an American collegiate team. Many of the team's 16 vehicles are on display in museums in the United States and abroad.
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Founded | 1989 |
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Headquarters | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
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Parent | University of Michigan |
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Website | https://www.solarcar.engin.umich.edu |
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