ILLINOIS TECH
About
The Illinois Tech EcoCAR team is a multidisciplinary group of about 46 students from various majors, including engineering, computer science, business, and other fields, working collaboratively to advance sustainable automotive technology. As part of the EcoCAR EV Challenge, organized by the U.S. Department of Energy and General Motors, the team is tasked with transforming a 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ that utilizes automation and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) connectivity to implement advanced vehicle technologies and customer-pleasing features, while meeting the evolving needs of the automotive industry.
Mission
Illinois Tech EcoCAR provides our students with an opportunity to gain industry-like hands-on experience with the design and manufacturing of advanced automotive systems while engaging and informing the community of E-mobility. We endeavor to stimulate the advancement of vehicle technologies and sustainable transportation through research and development while never losing sight of the needs of our stakeholders.
Goals
- Develop an Integrated Vehicle: Create a cohesive and well-functioning vehicle where each subteam’s technologies flow seamlessly together, minimizing the need for rework or disassembly. This involves close collaboration across all technical subteams to ensure that all systems and components integrate effectively, resulting in a high-performing, efficient car.
- Advance Autonomous Capabilities: Integrate and test new autonomous driving features, focusing on sensor fusion, machine learning algorithms, and vehicle control systems to enhance the vehicle’s semi-autonomous capabilities and functionality in outside environments.
Carrie Hall
Lead Faculty Advisor
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Matthew Spenko
Lead Faculty Advisor
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Carter Anderson
Project Manager
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Antonia Martinez
Communications Manager
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Grace Goodnough
Mobility Challenge Lead
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Nicolas Etchegaray
SDI Lead
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Kelly Hitchcock
PCM Lead
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Faith Busche
CAVs Lead
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Samin Bin Karim
Technical Specialist
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Prasanna Kalimuthu
Technical Specialist
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Get Involved
Positions available on team: Propulsion, Controls, and Modeling (PCM) member, System Design Integration (SDI) team member, Communications team member, and Mobility Challenge (MC) team member, Connected Autonomous Vehicle (CAVs) team member
Times & dates for team meetings: Friday from 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM
Contact Information
Meeting Location
Location for team meetings: Kaplan Institute at Illinois Tech, in the Tellabs Innovation Alley, Room 107
Carter Anderson, Project Manager: canderson11@hawk.iit.edu
