Distance annual transcontinental race vehicles on the American Solar Challenge solar-powered at this time exceeded 2000 miles (3200 km). Prolih route from Ohio to South Dakota.
For the sixth time in a row the winner was the team of Michigan Technological University. More precisely, their car Aurum at the finish was the only one. Throughout the race the weather was cloudy, and the last stations also began to rain.
Michigan Solar sports car called Aurum was able to go the whole distance on their own, others — with the help of tugboats.
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