As Year Two of the EcoCAR challenge comes to and end, take a look back at what the competing teams of engineers have been through to get their prototype alternative energy vehicles looking good for the judges. ;
The future engineers working to build alternative energy prototypes in the EcoCar Challenges are being supported by generous sponsors. ; General Motors, National Instruments, A123 Systems, MathWorks, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy are lending valuable resources and support to help develop tomorrow’s workforce.
The EcoCAR engineering teams are burning rubber under the desert heat, testing their alternative propulsion GM vehicles on the track. After safety, emissions, and drivability evaluations, the teams pack up to head to San Diego for the second stage of Year Two of the EcoCAR Challenge.
Through grueling safety inspections, dynamic simulations and test track validation, the EcoCAR engineering teams are tackling real-world advanced technology challenges with real GM vehicles. ;
Through grueling safety inspections, dynamic simulations and test track validation, the EcoCAR engineering teams are tackling real-world advanced technology challenges with real GM vehicles. ;
Engineering teams from the 16 North American universities participating in the EcoCAR Challege are in Yuma, Arizona for the Year Two competition finals. Over the last year, the teams have developed prototype advanced technology vehicles that are being judged in this year’s competition. It’s a test of wills, and the pressure is on.
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