- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=CNH Sponsors Solar Car Team Innoptus, Who Dominated As World Champions https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1250586?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1250586?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1250586?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=CNH Sponsors Solar Car Team Innoptus, Who Dominated As World Champions&body=ESG News from CNH https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1250586?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Energy](/CSR-News/energy-0) # CNH Sponsors Solar Car Team Innoptus, Who Dominated As World Champions Feb 29, 2024 4:00 PM ET Campaign: [Sustainable Products and Innovation](/news/campaign/sustainable-products-and-innovation) ![Team Innoptus stood behind a solar car ](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/World-champions_CNH_022224.jpg "Team Innoptus takes the title as World Champions at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge") ![People stood around a solar car at Zedelgem showroom](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Zedelgem-showroom_CNH_022224.jpg "Solar power meets the height of precision agriculture in the Zedelgem showroom") ![" "](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Presentation_CNH_022224.jpg "CNH colleagues attending the Team Innoptus presentation") ![black and white photo of CNH colleagues attending the Team Innoptus presentation](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Team-Innoptus-presentationCNH_022224.jpg "CNH colleagues attending the Team Innoptus presentation") ![" "](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Presentation-mechanics_CNH_022224.jpg "Team Innoptus presenting on the mechanics of the solar car and the logistics of their win") ![A person wearing a hi-vis vest and earphones ](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Special-guided-tour_CNH_022224.jpg "Team Innoptus’ visit at CNH’s Zedelgem plant included a special guided tour ") ![Students listening to a speaker while they await the start of the plant tour](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Plant-tour_CNH_022224.jpg "Students from the University KUL await the start of the plant tour") ![People cheering at the side of the road as a solar car drives past](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Cheering_CNH_022224.jpg "Team Innoptus takes the title as World Champions at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge") ![Solar car on the road](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/World-solar-challenge_CNH_022224.jpg "Team Innoptus takes the title as World Champions at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge") ![list of sponsors and their logos](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Sponsors_CNH_022224.jpg "CNH was proud to sponsor the innovative Team Innoptus") ![Team Innoptus stood behind a solar car ](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/World-champions_CNH_022224.jpg?h=1c9b88c9 "Team Innoptus takes the title as World Champions at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge") ![People stood around a solar car at Zedelgem showroom](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Zedelgem-showroom_CNH_022224.jpg?h=1c9b88c9 "Solar power meets the height of precision agriculture in the Zedelgem showroom") ![" "](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Presentation_CNH_022224.jpg?h=1c9b88c9 "CNH colleagues attending the Team Innoptus presentation") ![black and white photo of CNH colleagues attending the Team Innoptus presentation](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Team-Innoptus-presentationCNH_022224.jpg?h=1c9b88c9 "CNH colleagues attending the Team Innoptus presentation") ![" "](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Presentation-mechanics_CNH_022224.jpg?h=1c9b88c9 "Team Innoptus presenting on the mechanics of the solar car and the logistics of their win") ![A person wearing a hi-vis vest and earphones ](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Special-guided-tour_CNH_022224.jpg?h=1c9b88c9 "Team Innoptus’ visit at CNH’s Zedelgem plant included a special guided tour ") ![Students listening to a speaker while they await the start of the plant tour](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Plant-tour_CNH_022224.jpg?h=1c9b88c9 "Students from the University KUL await the start of the plant tour") ![People cheering at the side of the road as a solar car drives past](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Cheering_CNH_022224.jpg?h=1c9b88c9 "Team Innoptus takes the title as World Champions at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge") ![Solar car on the road](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/World-solar-challenge_CNH_022224.jpg?h=1c9b88c9 "Team Innoptus takes the title as World Champions at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge") ![list of sponsors and their logos](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Sponsors_CNH_022224.jpg?h=84915161 "CNH was proud to sponsor the innovative Team Innoptus") [CNH](https://www.cnh.com/)-sponsored [Team Innoptus](https://www.solarteam.be/nl/team-2024) recently won the [Bridgestone World Solar Challenge](https://worldsolarchallenge.org/) in Australia. The World Solar Challenge included an international assembly of solar powered cars driving 3,000 kilometers through the outback from Darwin to Adelaide. Team Innoptus was recorded as the fastest team, with an average speed of 88 km per hour in five days. CNH was proud to sponsor Team Innoptus as they excelled in speed and innovative sustainable design. “So, we spent fifteen months building a car, with a mindset like, okay, we’re going for that world championship title. But to actually achieve that now, that is… that’s unlikely, that’s really great,” **said** **Ebert Kiekens, an Innoptus Team Member.** With this victory, CNH welcomed Team Innoptus to their Zedelgem plant in February 2024. In their visit, the Team provided a presentation on the mechanics of the solar car and the strategy that won them the World Championship title. Meanwhile, the Team Innoptus solar car was left on display in the showroom, showcasing that its sustainable design is not only innovative, but stylish as well. Students from the [University KUL Bruges](https://www.kuleuven.be/english/bruges) attended the presentation in the second half of the day, where they got special insights from the Team on their victory. The students and Team Innoptus members were invited on a guided tour of the plant where they had the chance to learn more about the plant and explore possible internships at Zedelgem with CNH. **Steven Devos**, who managed the sponsorship of Team Innoptus on behalf of CNH, attended the event. “Many happy faces from participants. Colleagues found \[the presentation\] interesting to hear,’ said Steven, ‘And students were glad about the guided tour. After each presentation from the solar team, there were many questions from the audience, which showed their genuine interest.” To learn more about their victory, check out the Team Innoptus [aftermovie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJcSh2cH4Lg), a short film following their journey at the Bridgestone World Challenge. CNH’s support of Team Innoptus demonstrates the company’s firm commitment to sustainability and new paths of innovation. 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