University of Michigan Solar Car Team

The University of Michigan Solar Car Team is an entirely student-run organization that designs, builds, and races solar electric vehicles. The team has been building cars since it was established in 1989 and has built 18 vehicles so far, with more than 170 students drawn from 15 majors.

The team's current focus is preparing for the 2027 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. This past summer it drove 2,000 miles from Troy, Michigan, to Los Angeles, California, visiting sponsor headquarters and other solar car teams along the way. Students interested in joining can find more information on the team's website, and the team is based on Draper Drive in Ann Arbor.