ANN ARBOR, Mich.--- Solar Car Team Continuum won the 2008 North American Solar Challenge on July 22, crossing the finish line in Alberta, Canada at after more than 50 hours of racing over nine days. This is the fifth time U-M finished first in the North American race.

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