American Solar Challenge in National Parks

Description

1,975 miles. 9 parks. 7 states. During the 2016 National Park Service Centennial, the NPS Midwest Region hosted the 2016 American Solar Challenge. University teams from around the world designed, built, and drove solar-powered cars across America’s heartland, putting the ingenuity of our next generation on full display. From Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota, the road rally stopped at nine national parks over the course of eight days. Along the route, visitors interacted with park staff and learned how the National Park Service is working to develop further research and education around the effects of climate change on park resources. Overall, the event allowed us to celebrate spectacular park resources, highlight technology and innovation, and showcase the work being done to preserve these special places for years to come.

Duration

4 minutes, 38 seconds

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