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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 strive to be part of the advancement of vehicle technologies and sustainable transportation through research and development while never losing sight of the needs of our stakeholders.
Mission
Illinois Tech EcoCAR’s mission is to transform transportation through smart, ethical, automated, and sustainable automotive technologies.
Goals
- Vehicle: During the first year of the competition, our team will focus on the system’s energy efficiency. This will be accomplished by simplifying the CAV system’s compute model and by optimizing the powertrain system to take special consideration in maintaining energy-efficient practices. By doing this, we can ensure the vehicle’s maximum range is maintained. We will assess and evaluate this process at the end of the first year to determine if changes need to be made for future years.
- Team: During the first year of the competition, we will create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team. We will achieve this by implementing inclusive recruitment, in-depth onboarding with follow-up, and team feedback opportunities. By doing this, we hope to foster a healthy working environment that promotes strong collaboration and fun! We will assess and evaluate this process at the end of the first year to determine if changes need to be made for future years.
- Competition: During the first year of the competition, we plan on completing all deliverables and getting all available points. We will achieve this by finishing deliverables promptly before the due date and reviewing them to ensure that they are completed to the best quality possible. By doing this, we can ensure that we are producing the best work possible and making a larger impact on the competition and community. We will assess and evaluate this process at the end of the first year to determine if changes need to be made for future years.
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General Body Meetings: Fridays 12:45-1:45 PM at Kaplan Institute Tellabs
Contact Information
Address
40 S Federal St, Chicago, IL 60616
