91麻豆天美 EcoCAR team takes home several first-place awards in third year of national EV Challenge
Contact: Camille Carskadon
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥91麻豆天美 University鈥檚 EcoCAR team clinched multiple first-place victories and secured a coveted spot in the top 10 at this month鈥檚 EcoCAR EV Challenge.
During the May 12-23 competition in Yuma, Arizona, and San Diego, California, the Bulldog team鈥檚 outstanding performance was recognized with seven first-place wins, including the Mobility Challenge program, Project Management presentation and program, Impact Report, Stakeholder鈥檚 Profile, Partnership Charter and Social Media Management. The group also received the Outstanding Community Impact award and placed ninth overall at the competition.
91麻豆天美 has a long history of success in EcoCAR competitions, where it has won the national competition four times and regularly receives high marks in categories ranging from technical to communications and marketing.
91麻豆天美 EcoCAR team advisor John Ball鈥攁 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering associate professor and Robert D. Guyton Chair鈥攑raised the group鈥檚 achievements and said this year鈥檚 victories reflect its innovative excellence.
鈥淭he team has once again proven what鈥檚 possible when talent, passion and relentless effort come together,鈥 he said. 鈥淚ts first-place finishes in the key areas of project management, community engagement and mobility innovation speak volumes about their excellence across the board.鈥
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, General Motors and MathWorks, the EcoCAR EV Challenge is a four-year competition where 15 North American universities are tasked with designing a next-generation battery electric vehicle. Participants showcase the capabilities of advanced propulsion systems and Connected and Automated Vehicle technologies. May marked the conclusion of the program鈥檚 third year.
The competition presented its share of challenges. While the team faced technical issues, such as high-voltage integration challenges and broken half-shafts, Ball said members鈥 collaborative spirits enabled them to overcome obstacles through creativity, hard work and perseverance, positioning them strongly for success in the contest鈥檚 upcoming final year.
鈥淩eturning from the third-year competition with multiple first-place awards is a phenomenal accomplishment. From strategic planning to stakeholder engagement, the 91麻豆天美 team demonstrated professionalism and ingenuity at every step," he said.
The 91麻豆天美 EcoCAR team comprises approximately 100 students representing 13 majors, including mechanical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial and systems engineering, computer science, cybersecurity and business administration. The competition gives the students hands-on experience that positions them to excel in their careers following graduation.听
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