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VIDEO: Racing Toward Solar Energy

Elkridge business helped students in Baltimore County learn about renewable energy through a hands-on model car project.

And they're off!

Solar-powered cars raced around a Cockeysville school Wednesday, the culmination of a renewable energy science curriculum and the result of a partnership with an Elkridge business.

, based off Main Street in Elkridge, donated the model cars used by students in the thrilling four-heat (friendly) competition.

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Watch the video to see who was the overall winner with commentary from science teacher Lauren Greer and Solar Energy World consultant Jose Cespedes.

Middle school students at  were given the task of learning the material and building the model cars. They then were tasked with teaching the younger, lower school students in an innovative, educational approach to science.

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