Temple City High School Students Participating in Solar Car Challenge

Temple City High School Students Participating in Solar Car Challenge

Wed Apr 17 11:50:00 PDT 2024

Students are making a one-of-a-kind vehicle to race in annual Solar Car Challenge

Temple City High School students are revolutionizing the road with their exciting solar based project, HelioTech! This student-led club and team isn't just dreaming of a greener future; they're making it happen by crafting a one of a kind solar-powered vehicle to compete in the annual Solar Car Challenge this summer.

This project isn't your average after-school activity; It's a full-throttle, multidisciplinary effort, with students tackling everything from the nuts and bolts of mechanics to the sunny side of solar panels and sponsorships.

Despite their demanding schedules, which include classes, homework, family responsibilities, sports and other commitments, the Heliotech team devotes 30 hours a week to the project. All this hard work is leading them to the national competition at the world-famous Texas Motor Speedway, where they'll be showing off their solar car skills. The race is not just about speed; it's about sustainability to see which car completes the most laps.

As the July competition draws near, the team is intensifying their efforts, meticulously refining every aspect of their solar car. From welding to suspension, from engineering to fundraising, these students aren't just acquiring skills; they're reveling in the experience. It's an educational journey like no other, and they're preparing for the challenge of a lifetime.

The team has friends, parents, community partners and of course, their district behind them. Temple City Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Art Cunha says, "We are so proud of the HelioTech team. They are an impressive group of students and with the tremendous progress they've made, we fully expect them to dominate!"

You can be a part of their journey by supporting TCHS HelioTech's mission here.