High School Students Compete in 630-Mile Solar Car Challenge Across Texas
The Solar Car Challenge, celebrating its 30th anniversary, involves high school students from across the U.S. in a 630-mile race from Fort Worth to Fort Stockton, Texas. The students design and build solar-powered cars using off-the-shelf parts and 3D printed materials. The challenge, founded by Dr. Lehman Marks, aims to engage students in STEM education by having them build and race solar vehicles. This year's event introduces a new 'cruiser' division, where teams construct four-seater vehicles with integrated solar arrays, demonstrating the potential for practical solar-powered transportation.