UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
About
The UC Davis EcoCAR team builds upon a long history in Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTCs). UC Davis previously competed in AVTCs between 1992 and 2008. Two of the team’s faculty mentors are AVTC alumni and participated with UC Davis in the Future Truck competition.
The team consists of students and faculty members from a wide range of disciplines, bringing together various educational backgrounds and industry experiences.
The team’s leadership consists of 5 motivated individuals who are a dynamic mix of graduate and undergraduate students. Their areas of expertise span from design to mechanical engineering, ensuring that the team approaches vehicle development comprehensively and keep innovation in mind.
Mission
The UC Davis EcoCAR team is committed to developing the most innovative vehicle by fostering education, recruitment, and retention of a cross-disciplinary workforce. Our vision for Year 2 of the EcoCAR EV Challenge is to build a team of motivated and engaged students from various disciplines, driving forward technological advancements in mobility.
Michael Hill
Lead Faculty Advisor
University of California, Davis Team
Christopher Nitta
Lead Faculty Advisor
University of California, Davis Team
Dahlia Garas
Lead Faculty Advisor
University of California, Davis Team
Shima Nazari
Lead Faculty Advisor
University of California, Davis Team
Joseph Luna
Project Manager
University of California, Davis Team
Isaiah Wrice
Communications Manager
University of California, Davis Team
Ania Shah
Communications Manager
University of California, Davis Team
Jack Miloslavsky
SDI Lead
University of California, Davis Team
Sahishnu Raju Kakarlapudi
PCM Graduate Lead
University of California, Davis Team
Shana Ebrahimnejad
PCM Undergraduate Lead
University of California, Davis Team
Shashank Mahesh
CAVs Graduate Lead
University of California, Davis Team
Team Leader Quotes
What it means to be part of EcoCAR
“Being part of EcoCAR means having the opportunity to work on something larger than yourself with people from across the nation” – Ania Shah
Why someone should get involved in EcoCAR
“You should get involved with EcoCAR not only to gain practical hands on knowledge but to be surrounded by people who will push you to be better than you ever were.” – Isaiah Wrice
What have they gained from being involved in EcoCAR
“EcoCAR allowed me the chance to become more confident as a leader and to turn my classroom learnings into tangible products” – Shana Ebrahimnejad
Get Involved
For students looking to get involved with our EcoCAR team, there will always be an opportunity to participate. We currently hold weekly leadership and whole team meetings in Bainer Hall and each team lead organizes regular meeting sessions for their specific team.
Join us on Saturdays at 11 AM @ Bainer 1231 for our General Meeting!
Contact Information
Address
1 Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
