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Sunswift Racing Partners with Ericsson for Real-Time Data Performance

Sunswift Racing has teamed up with Ericsson to embed 5G‑grade connectivity and live telemetry into its solar‑powered car for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. The partnership shifts the team from analog gauges to real‑time data streams, allowing engineers to fine‑tune speed, energy use and strategy on the fly. Professor Richard Hopkins, a former Formula One engineer, says the new digital workflow removes guesswork and delivers second‑level accuracy. The collaboration highlights solar racing as a proving ground for Industry 4.0 technologies despite a mixed 2025 race outcome.