West Virginia University

About

West Virginia University has competed in Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTCs) since they began in 1988 with the Methanol Marathon. After participating in 10 of the last 13 AVTCs, the West Virginia University EcoCAR team is thrilled to continue its efforts in Year 3 of the EcoCAR EV Challenge.

Made up of over 50 undergraduate and graduate students majoring in different fields such as engineering, computer science, public administration, social work and marketing communications, the WVU EcoCAR team is prepared to refine the modifications made in Year 2 the electric architecture of the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ to promote improved efficiency and functionality and implement connected and automotive vehicle (CAVs) systems.

West Virginia University EcoCAR focuses on bringing together a cross-functional team consisting of faculty members, graduate, and undergraduate students to guide and sharpen technical skills. Incorporating the competition’s vision as well as improving soft skills helps students engage and prepare for professional work environments, allowing our team to advance towards our goal of increased automotive job placement.

Test and refine the perception and lane centering algorithms developed in Year 2.
Conduct targeted outreach to local youth and government officials, as well as outreach with the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind and West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind Foundation, to encourage students and officials to prioritize STEM education.
Place in the first quartile for reports, presentations, and other relatively scored deliverables for Year 3.

Team Members

Dr. Andrew Nix

Lead Faculty Advisor

Dr. Brian Woerner

Lead CAVs Faculty Advisor