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U. S. Steel and the University of Michigan Solar Car Team Drive Sustainable Transportation
PITTSBURGH, May 23, 2025--U. S. Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) ("U. S. Steel") announced today a dynamic new partnership as a sponsor of the University of Michigan’s 2025 Solar Car Team, North America’s most successful solar racing team. The first-time collaboration brings together two innovative leaders driving the future of mobility and sustainability.
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