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Results are in! These teams are moving on to the 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge

Results are in! These teams are moving on to the 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge

39 teams competed in Minnesota’s Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix, with the winners securing a spot in the 2026 American Solar Challenge. The high-stakes qualifying event concluded with an awards ceremony Thursday.

The 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge qualifying rounds came to a close on Thursday with an awards ceremony in Brainerd, Minnesota. Thirty-nine teams from around the world battled over several days in the Formula Sun Grand Prix, a high-stakes event that determined which competitors would earn the right to participate in the longer cross-country rally. The results are now official, and the teams that made the cut can begin preparing for the next stage.

For Saudi car shoppers, this competition is more than just a race. The solar-powered vehicles on display represent the cutting edge of energy efficiency and lightweight design. While no production solar car is sold in local showrooms today, the technology trickles down into mainstream models that are available

Written by the Beseyat editorial team. For full details, see the original report at Electrek.

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