SIUE to Host Solar Car Drivers with Festival During Electrek American Solar Challenge Route 66 Stop in Edwardsville

SIUE to Host Solar Car Drivers with Festival During Electrek American Solar Challenge Route 66 Stop in Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE – For a second year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Department of Engineering will host the exciting collegiate competition known as the Electrek American Solar Challenge.More than 20 solar car teams traveling a 1500+ mile course in eight days along the Great River Road and Route 66 will encounter a festival at the SIUE stop, with food trucks, music and more!Monday, July 27 – 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Solar cars arrive stagge…