Appalachian Solar Car Unveiled | Winston–Salem News

Appalachian State’s solar car team, Team Sunergy, just unveiled their latest masterpiece, the ultra-light, ultra-aero solar beast called Autumn — 40% lighter and 60% more aerodynamic than its predecessor, powered by a beefed-up battery and carbon fiber frame. Born in 2013 as a class project to build a solar golf cart, the team has evolved into a full-fledged racing force, driven by students passionate about pushing sustainable tech to its limits. This summer, Autumn hits the track at the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix, a qualifier for the grueling 1,500-mile American Solar Challenge — where Team Sunergy has a history of podium finishes, including a 2021 win. With confidence high and innovation at the core, they’re ready to prove solar power can go the distance — and win. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/167eb50ca0c1e01f