GEORGIA TECH

Georgia Tech’s EcoCAR team works to be a unique and vibrant force in the world of automotive innovation. The university has participated in five Advanced Vehicle Technical Competitions (AVTCs) in the last 26 years. As Georgia Tech’s sole car team that functions as a Vertically Integrated Program class, the EcoCAR team’s dedicated student members invest countless hours into the project, bridging the gap between education and real-world experience. The team recognizes that working in such close proximity to industry partners gives team members the unparalleled experience of using real-world tools to solve real-world problems. This hands-on approach not only enriches the team’s academic journey by pushing them to new limits, but also cultivates valuable job skills for future careers.

Teamwork is a cornerstone of the team’s identity. With members hailing from across the world and coming from varied educational backgrounds, team members are constantly learning from each other and improving their work through collaboration. The team is organized by a handful of graduate research assistants and passionate undergraduate students alongside three faculty advisors with decades of experience in mechanical and electrical engineering who guide and support the team. For Year 4, the team is committed to increasing visibility and impact on the Georgia Tech community and beyond, educating audiences on the technologies of electric vehicles. Despite welcoming numerous new members this year, the team remains deeply engaged and cohesive, fostering a tight-knit community that thrives on collaboration and innovation.

Georgia Tech strives to produce a market-ready vehicle by the end of the four-year development period while training the next generation of highly skilled engineers in a positive and inclusive team environment.

The team will root industry practices into its core principles and practices to ensure students gain hands-on experience that will prepare them for the workforce and employment opportunities. Additionally, the team works hard to foster a competitive yet positive atmosphere to motivate students to work toward the team’s goals and a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.

1. We aim to prepare current team members for the upcoming challenge by fostering leadership, mentorship, and project ownership, while improving documentation to ensure knowledge transfer for the next cycle.
2. We strive to prepare team members to join the workforce by providing them with hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and software specific to the automotive industry so that they have an opportunity to apply their classroom lessons in the real world.
3. We aim to increase the team's visibility and impact within the Georgia Tech community and the greater Atlanta area through outreach, events, and collaborations to introduce and educate audiences about electric vehicles and new, more efficient technologies.