MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

The Mississippi State University EcoCAR team is a seasoned competitor in Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTC), with a proud history spanning over two decades.

The team has consistently demonstrated excellence, securing 1st place overall four times. The challenges they have participated in include Challenge X in 2004, EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge in 2008, EcoCAR 2: Plugging in to the Future in 2011, EcoCAR 3 in 2014, EcoCAR Mobility Challenge in 2018, and the current EcoCAR EV Challenge in 2022.

The team consists of eleven leads, with each lead overseeing their own subteam, and three tech teams. These subteams include Project Management (oversees progress and ensures standards), Communication (builds brand image and shares key messages about sponsors), Equity in Mobility (leads mobility projects and internal recruitment), System Designs Integration (handles the physical integration and development of parts), Connected Autonomous Vehicle (manages sensors and autonomous features), and Propulsion Control and Modeling (ensures vehicle controls work safely using Speedgoat). The team’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and collaboration is reflected in their impressive job placement rates—100% for graduates and over 90% for undergraduates.

As the team moves into Year 3 of the EcoCAR EV Challenge, their vision is to refine their fully electric vehicle, focusing on performance, efficiency, and the integration of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The team aims to continue pushing the boundaries of automotive technology while preparing the next generation of industry leaders.