[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 103 (Tuesday, July 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1294]
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CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN'S SOLAR CAR TEAM FOR WINNING 
                    THE AMERICAN SOLAR CAR CHALLENGE

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 2010

  Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
University of Michigan Solar Car Team on its recent victory in the 
American Solar Challenge.
  Two years ago, I rose to laud the successful efforts of this group on 
its back-to-back wins in the North American Solar Challenge. Today, I 
rise again to congratulate the team on its third consecutive North 
American solar car victory, and the University's sixth in ten North 
American races.
  This year's car, Infinium, is considered the University's fastest car 
yet. Tested at over 100 miles per hour, Infinium navigated the 1,100-
mile course in 28 hours, 14 minutes, and 44 seconds, winning the race 
by over two hours. Adhering to posted speed limits, the car averaged 40 
miles per hour and required only one brief stop to fix a minor 
mechanical difficulty.
  The University of Michigan Solar Car Team is an entirely student-run 
organization whose purpose is to design, finance, build, and race a 
solar-powered vehicle in competitions around North America and the 
world. The team is dedicated to the development of its members as 
teammates, educators, and leaders, and to the education of its 
community on the potentials of alternative energy technology. Students 
who volunteer for the Solar Car Team are typically undergraduates who 
come from a wide range of academic disciplines, including majors within 
the College of Engineering, the Ross School of Business, and the 
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Each project operates on 
a two-year project cycle and sees as many as 200 volunteer students 
participating on the team.
  The Solar Car Team serves as a shining example of teamwork, 
creativity, and dedication. In addition to college courses, these 
students spend countless hours developing technology, raising money, 
and building partnerships within the University and with outside 
organizations and businesses. Further, these students are making a 
major contribution to fuel efficiency and energy conservation. These 
efforts came together on Saturday, when the team crossed the finish 
line for its third consecutive title.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
University of Michigan Solar Car team, its faculty advisors, and its 
sponsors on its recent victory.

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