GEORGIA TECH

Georgia Tech’s EcoCAR team stands out as a unique and vibrant force in the world of sustainable automotive innovation. The univercunnsity has participated in five Advanced Vehicle Technical Competitions (AVTCs) in the last 25 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 in the project, bridging the gap between education and real-world experience. This hands-on approach not only enriches the team’s academic journey but also cultivates valuable job skills for future careers.

Diversity is a cornerstone of the team’s identity. With members hailing from across the world, the team embodies a global perspective. 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 3, the team is committed to continued innovation in sustainable automotive technology, strengthened community engagement, and expanded outreach initiatives to inspire the next generation of engineers and leaders in clean transportation. 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 plan to foster an inclusive and diverse team environment that ensures all members feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
2. We strive to provide team members 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, sustainable technologies, and equity in mobility.