NoCo Time Trials draws hundreds as middle school teams compete in solar and battery car races
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — More than 450 students, families, and educators gathered May 2 for the 7th annual NoCo Time Trials, a hands-on clean energy competition hosted by Platte River Power Authority that continues to grow across Northern Colorado.
The event brought together over 60 teams from 12 middle schools across the region, challenging students to design, build, and race solar- and battery-powered cars. The competition highlights the region’s ongoing investment in science, technology, engineering, and math education while connecting students to real-world energy solutions shaping Northern Colorado’s future.
“We’re incredibly proud of the students who dedicated so much time and effort to prepare for the NoCo Time Trials,” said Jason Frisbie, general manager and CEO of Platte River Power Authority. “It’s exciting to see the next generation of energy leaders working hands-on with the same technologies Platte River is using to advance the clean energy transition.”…