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11Alive: Georgia Tech's solar car team drives innovation
On a sunny day at Georgia Tech, the Solar Racing team is turning sunlight into motion, showcasing the future of sustainable transportation.
Team
Our team is comprised of over 100 students from over 14 disciplines, ranging from engineering and science to management.
Competitions
We compete in the American Solar Challenge and Formula Sun Grand Prix against collegiate teams from across North America. We placed 6th in FSGP 2017 and won the Most Improved Award. In 2021, we completed the American Solar Challenge. Most recently, we placed 3rd in our category at FSGP 2025. We hope to continue growing in our successes.
Cars
Our previous cars, all single-occupant, were SJ-1 Endeavor, and SR-2 Odyssey, and SR-3 Endurance. This past summer, we competed with our first multi-occupant car, SR-4 Aurora. SR-4 is the first ever North American four-seater solar car to race in FSGP.
Build solar cars.
Every GTSR vehicle since SJ-1 has been fabricated and tested by the student members with minimal outside contract services. This hands-on approach significantly improves design-for-manufacturer skills while delivering a lower-cost, higher performing vehicle.