Founded in 2007, the New Paltz Solar Car Team is sponsored by the SUNY New Paltz Student Association, the School of Science & Engineering, and The Solar Energy Consortium. Students are responsible for securing funds, raising renewable energy awareness, and researching and developing solar powered electric vehicles targeted for competition at the American Solar Challenge, Formula Sun Grand Prix, and World Solar Challenge races. For more information about the New Paltz Solar Car Team, visit www.newpaltz.edu/solarcar/.