Sun-sational

 

Peter Balogh of the U-M Solar Car Team and guests observe the new design for a solar-powered vehicle May 23. The team hopes to extend its record as the most successful solar car team in history as it seeks its fourth victory in the American Solar Challenge. Dubbed SpectruM, this year's car is part of a worldwide effort to highlight alternative energy sources and build vehicles that run solely on solar energy. The car is a two-seater; new rules allow cars with passengers to race with larger solar arrays. The team expects the car to have a top speed of 75 miles per hour and go from zero to 60 miles per hour in about 15 seconds with zero emissions. Driver and passenger will sit back-to-back. (Photo by Martin Vloet, U-M Photo Services)

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