Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions
North America's Premier Collegiate Automotive Engineering Competitions


About AVTCs
Established in 1988 by the U.S. Department of Energy and Argonne National Laboratory in partnership with the automotive industry, Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTCs) are North America’s premier collegiate automotive engineering competitions and DOE’s flagship workforce development program for future automotive engineers. AVTCs engage students from middle school through higher education, creating a pipeline that both encourages students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and has seeded more than 30,000 graduates into industry, helping to build the diverse workforce needed for the U.S. to be competitive in the global marketplace.
35
Year History
For 35 years, AVTCs have provided students with real-world, hands-on experience tackling the challenges associated with building more fuel-efficient vehicles.
95
Educational Institutions
Students from nearly 100 North American educational institutions have participated in AVTCs
30,000
Alumni
AVTCs have seeded more than 30,000 graduates into industry, helping to build the diverse workforce needed for the U.S. to be competitive in the global marketplace.
Recent News


Revving Up Sustainability: Journey with Green Racing at Road Atlanta
November 1, 2023At the heart of motorsports, the world of racing has long been associated with high-octane excitement and roaring engines. But what if the thrill of the race can go hand […]


That’s a Wrap! The Fall Workshop Concludes at MathWorks
October 9, 2023From October 5-7 EcoCAR teams, sponsors and organizers gathered at the MathWorks headquarters in Natick MA for the Year 2 Fall Workshop. The event kicked off with a warm welcome [...]


Welcome to the Year 2 Fall Workshop
October 5, 2023In the second year of the EcoCAR EV Challenge, a four-year collegiate automotive engineering competition, students can expect nothing short of an unparalleled learning opportunity during the Year Two Workshop [...]


Ready, set, goat: Mathworks’ Speedgoat training readying EcoCAR teams for industry
October 4, 2023The hum of the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ’s motor will be music to the EcoCAR EV Challenge teams’ ears. In this four-year collegiate automotive engineering competition, students will disassemble the Cadillac [...]


GT Unveils the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ at SCC Kickoff
September 20, 2023Last week the Georgia Tech EcoCAR Team unveiled the long-awaited Cadillac LYRIQ at the yearly Student Competition Center (SCC) Kickoff. This event invites each SCC team to the Georgia Tech [...]


Where Are They Now: Ryan Alexander
July 13, 2023Only a select few participants of Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTCs) can reflect on their time as a student, organizer, AND sponsor. Included in these few exceptions is Ryan Alexander, [...]
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Events & Announcements
Upcoming Events
EcoCAR Year 2 Winter Workshop
February 2, 2024 @ 8:00 am
The EcoCAR EV Challenge Winter Workshop will take place February 2 – 4, 2024 the at the American Axle and Manufacturing (AAM) headquarters in Detroit, MI. All subteams will receive [...]




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