American Solar Challenge

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf solar car race
gptkbp:alumni former participants
supports current teams
gptkbp:awards pre-race event
gptkbp:batteryCapacity lithium-ion
gptkbp:challenges weather conditions
foster innovation in solar technology
technical and logistical hurdles
gptkbp:championshipsWon time trials and checkpoints
gptkbp:collaborations with industry leaders
gptkbp:community_engagement community events
gptkbp:community_involvement local businesses and organizations
gptkbp:culturalHeritage encouraged among participants
gptkbp:duration several days
gptkbp:educational_programs STEM promotion
gptkbp:engine aerodynamic efficiency
gptkbp:environmental_impact promotes sustainability
gptkbp:first_held 1990
2021
gptkbp:frequency biennial
gptkbp:funding sourced from various channels
gptkbp:goal promote solar energy
gptkbp:hasArea required before competition
gptkbp:historical_significance first solar car race in North America
gptkbp:historicalEvent inspired future engineers
over 30 years of competition
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label American Solar Challenge
gptkbp:impact increases awareness of solar energy
gptkbp:innovation renewable energy technology
gptkbp:involved open to international teams
gptkbp:is_a_route_for requires permits
gptkbp:location gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight limited to 500 kg
gptkbp:media_coverage national_and_international
gptkbp:notable_winners gptkb:University_of_Michigan
gptkbp:number_of_teams varies by team
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:University_of_Michigan
gptkbp:participants university teams
gptkbp:partnerships educational institutions
gptkbp:performances measured in speed and efficiency
gptkbp:powerOutput solar panels
gptkbp:previousName Solar_Car_Race
gptkbp:provides provided by experts
gptkbp:relatedEvent 2023
gptkbp:route varies each year
gptkbp:safetyFeatures strict compliance
mandatory for all teams
gptkbp:sponsor corporate sponsors
critical for success
various tiers available
through social media and outreach
gptkbp:team annual process
student-led teams
gptkbp:team_achievements numerous awards and recognitions
gptkbp:type endurance race
gptkbp:vehicleClass solar-powered vehicles
gptkbp:website americansolarchallenge.org