Students build solar-powered racer

By Ben Kendall

Published 14th Jul 2015, 13:17 BST

Cambridge University Eco Racing's Evolution, designed to compete in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2015

placeholder image — Cambridge University Eco Racing's Evolution, designed to compete in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2015

A NEW solar-powered racing car built by a team of British students is set to be launched in a bid to highlight the potential of electric vehicles.