Day 9!
We are finally in San Diego for the second round of Year Two Competition. Yesterday our communications teams attended San Diego Education Day where students from local schools came to view each universities vehicle and learn more about the EcoCAR 2 competition. The students enjoyed our “Build Your Own Ecocar” activity and the fun prizes.. read more →
Almost there
Our team worked all through the night with the Malibu attempting the Emissions and Energy Consumption test for the second time and made adjustments. The testing depleted the battery of our vehicle, so the morning consisted of charging. When we charge the vehicle it is unserviceable. Our vehicle is untouchable during this process, giving our.. read more →
It’s Friday!
It’s finally the weekend, but that doesn’t mean our team took a break. We spent part of the day charging our Malibu and making minor repairs before passing the dynamic consumer acceptability test. Late tonight, some team members will return to the garage to attempt the emissions and energy consumption test, a 100-mile event in.. read more →
Day Four
Day Four started earlier than usual for a few of our team members. Our vehicle went through the Emissions and Energy Consumption Test at the GM Proving Grounds. We had a minor setback, but our team caught it early and recalibrated the vehicle’s controls. Since a few changes were made to our vehicle, we went.. read more →
Enjoying the drive
After a much-needed cup of coffee for everyone on our team, we hit the ground running working on our vehicle this morning on day three of Year Two Competition. Casey Dietrich, our controls team leader worked his magic to ensure the all the controls in our vehicle were working properly this morning. Local Yuma, Az... read more →
WE ARE…first to pass safety tech!
Day two at Year Two Competition has been exciting for our team! After a long night at the GM Proving Grounds on day one, we were up bright and early this morning to check more items off the list. While the engineers were hard at work on our vehicle, our communications team traveled to Rancho.. read more →
Hello, Year Two Competition!
Yesterday our team flew from Harrisburg, Pa. to San Diego, Ca. then made a three hour drive to the middle of the desert in Yuma, Az. After only a few minor setbacks, which included one broken down car and half the team almost missing the first flight, the team managed to arrive safely at Year.. read more →
PSU AVT Continues Legacy of Vehicle Competitions
Create a safe, realistic, practical vehicle that reduces pollution through engineering innovation. That’s just what Penn State engineering students were asked to do more than 40 years ago. When Boy Scout Troop 83 recently visited PSU AVT’s garage, a grandfather of one of the students was particularly interested in the EcoCAR 2 competition—and for good.. read more →
Does your car have hybrid potential? Perhaps!
While scrolling through Green Car Reports, I stumbled upon a very interesting article that reminded me of a somewhat Mcgyver-esque version of EcoCAR 2. Bold green letters across the page read: Convert your Car To A Plug-in Hybrid? All You Need Is $3,000. I couldn’t help but laugh to myself at the idea. This concept.. read more →
PSU Discusses Hybrid Infrastructure in State College
Members of PSU AVT’s communications team and mechanical team with the State College Borough’s Sustainability Council to discuss eco-friendly transportation options in the State College area. The council members were interested in the design of team’s Malibu and the EcoCAR 2 competition in general. The council is currently working to increase the demand for eco-friendly.. read more →