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About
Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, the Virginia Tech EcoCAR team is commonly known as the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team (HEVT). HEVT has been competing in Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions for over 30 years. In those 30 years, HEVT has 4 first place finishes and 12 top 3 finishes over 9 competitions. Currently, the HEVT has 71 members containing 15+ majors ranging from engineering to communications & public relations.
In year 3 of the EcoCAR EV Challenge, HEVT is looking to have its most impactful year of the competition. By cultivating a welcoming and collaborative environment, our members will not only succeed as a team but find ways to challenge themselves to grow professionally and personally. The team wants to find its groove this year, creating a well-structured team dynamic to optimize the teams’ operations. By doing so, HEVT will find success in this competition but also lay the foundation for future teams.
Mission
HEVT’s purpose is to develop engineers with a passion for problem-solving that is enhanced by future and society-oriented attitudes to tackle the real-world open-ended challenges in the mobility industry. HEVT is focused on re-engineering a 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ with advanced propulsion systems and autonomous features that enhance energy efficiency, system safety, commercial viability, and social acceptance. Moreover, HEVT provides a team culture that nurtures and prepares students to seek excellence, take on ownership to lead, be responsive and answerable, synthesize designs, be co-operative, and finally be an inspiration to others.
Goals
- By the end of Year 3, HEVT will develop a well-defined team operations process through regular check-ins with members to encourage a collaborative and critically thinking environment.
- By the end of Year 3, HEVT will have a vehicle with drivability semi-comparable to a production vehicle, with all vehicle systems optimized for safety and efficiency.
- HEVT will deploy Eco Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (Eco-CACC) and limited Lane Centering features to the vehicle.
Dr. Scott Huxtable
Lead Faculty Advisor
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Alec Boron
Project Manager
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Katelyn Finn
Communications Manager - Events & Planning
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Jack Morgan
Communications Manager - Social Media
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Helena Biediger
Mobility Challenge Lead
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Shubhang Gollarahalli
SDI Lead
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Nicole Powell
SDI Lead
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Tony Weng
PCM Lead
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Anthony Nostro
Technical Specialist
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Ansh Gwash
CAV Lead
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Get Involved
To get involved, follow us on Instagram @vt_hevt and fill out the interest form in our bio.
Contact Information
Address
Torgersen Hall, 3046, 0217), 620 Drillfield Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24061
For questions, reach out to Anthony Nostro via email at ajn6164@vt.edu.
