XI’AN, China, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2026 Elektrek American Solar Challenge (ASC) has recently concluded. Following an 8-day grueling cross-continental race across the United States, Belgium’s Innoptus Solar Team and the Netherlands’ Delft Solar Team - both equipped with LONGi’s Back Contact (BC) technology - stood out amid global competitors and secured the championship and runner-up spots, respectively.
As one of the world’s most prestigious and influential competitions for solar-powered vehicles, the ASC features an ultra-long race route, complex road conditions and volatile weather. It serves as an ultimate comprehensive test of a solar car’s energy system, aerodynamic design and team race strategy.
