TEAM DESCRIPTION: The Embry-Riddle EcoEagles have been participating in Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions since the first EcoCAR challenge in 2008. The EcoEagles are a diverse, multidisciplinary team earning degrees in a range of topics such as mechanical engineering, business, homeland security, human factors, aeronautical science, and spaceflight sciences. Being a university centered around aerospace gives our team a unique perspective on the project that cannot be matched by any other university participating in the competition.Consistently placing in the top 10 at final competition in EcoCAR 3, the EcoEagles are ready to fine tune our skills with respect to hybrid vehicle powertrains, tackle the new competition and take home the first-place trophy in May.     TEAM MEMBERS: Faculty Advisors - Dr. Patrick Currier , Dr. Darris White, Dr. Charles Reinholtz, Dr. Sandra Boetcher Project Manager - Rob Consolo Engineering Manager - Christopher Paton Communications Manager - Jessy Law CAVs Leads - Chen Lang, Alex Bassett CSMS Leads - Matthew Kemery, Dominic Jeancola PSI Lead - Josh Hamm Industry Advisor - Dave Spitzer