Tue, Nov 24 2009
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Solar cars take break in Neosho during race Cramer said the experience of working on the solar car will enrich her college experience.
“I can walk into my classes now and know that I know more than my peers,” she said. One car that was expected to participate in the race traveled to Neosho on a trailer. A hydrogen-powered car built by students at the University of Missouri experienced wiring problems and will be headed back to Columbia today, said team member Jennifer Claybrooks. Students began work on the car three years ago, she said. The car is capable of speeds up to 70 mph. No gas might be needed for the race, but the cars are not cheap. The car’s estimated cost, Claybrooks said, is about $400,000, but was not the most expensive car in the race. “I heard the Michigan car cost almost $2 million,” she said. All of the teams have corporate sponsors, and the race overall is being sponsored by Toyota, Brown said. Visitors to the college Monday toured the car sites and listened to students as they described their adventure and cars. Brown said the college was thrilled to be a stop along the race. “Crowder has always promoted solar power,” Brown said. “This lets people get involved, and they will leave knowing something about Neosho.” Missouri entry 
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