Much of the success of Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTCs) is due to the partnership of government, industry and academia. Since 1988, key industry, government, and academic sponsors have provided the hardware, software, training, and support AVTC students need to integrate technologies into competition vehicles.
We are proud to announce the lineup of Leadership Level competition sponsors for the EcoCAR EV Challenge series.
dSPACE
As a global technology leader for simulation and validation solutions, dSPACE will provide each team with a full suite of CAV software development tools (ASM – real-time models for vehicle development, AURELION – sensor-realistic simulation, ModelDesk – graphical user interface for simulation control and calibration, ControlDesk – experiment software for ECU development, and VEOS – PC-based Simulation), the AUTERA compute platform, and RTMaps for development and deployment of your software stack. This will allow teams access to industry-focused development tools to achieve simulation, software development, system evaluation, and deployment of CAV systems.
According to dSPACE “By sponsoring EcoCAR competitions, dSPACE takes an active role in training the next generation of engineers who will move the Connected and Autonomous Vehicle industry forward. We get to work with the brightest young minds as they learn about the technologies and best practices in the industry. dSPACE is proud to continue its long history of sponsoring EcoCAR competitions.”
Magna
Magna will provide teams with both primary and secondary electric drive units that will be used as either the primary propulsion source, or supplementary propulsion source for their vehicles.
In a statement from Magna, “Magna collaborates with some of the best and brightest in automotive space which includes those who haven’t even entered it yet. By supporting the EcoCAR EV Challenge, Magna is investing in the future of mobility by working with those who one day could join our industry, one of the most complex, high tech in the world, to positively impact the way we move people and goods.”
For more information, visit www.magna.com.
PACCAR
PACCAR, will provide monetary support and training to the EcoCAR Program. These monetary contributions support many aspects of the competition, including event funding and team travel costs. In addition, PACCAR will also provide workshop training and host an event at one of the annual competitions.
In a statement from PACCAR: “PACCAR has been a proud sponsor of AVTCs since 2015 and looks forward to its continued sponsorship of the EV Challenge through 2026. The engineering, project management, communications, and diversity, equity, and inclusion skills learned in the competition make participants well prepared to take on the biggest challenges in transportation today.”
BOSCH
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs over 400,000 associates worldwide. The company generated sales of $78.8 billion in 2021. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Bosch will provide monetary support to the EcoCAR Program. These monetary contributions support many aspects of the competition, including event funding and team travel costs.
Bosch is excited to announce we will continue to participate in the upcoming EcoCAR EV Challenge. “Our partnership spans over 14 years offering technical support, hardware and mentoring while employing top collegiate talent into the workforce”, says Rich Nesbitt, Bosch Vice President of Product Management. “Our partnership is a perfect match because these students are working on the same real industry challenges we face in the marketplace- making them job-ready before graduating from college. We are looking forward to the next four years of this electric vehicle challenge and wish all the teams good luck this season.”
Click HERE to learn more about Bosch.
NXP
NXP will offer EcoCAR teams their NAVQPlus edge compute boards with LCDs and additional peripherals such as haptic feedback boards, CAN bus interfaces, ethernet switches, and more! These technologies would allow teams to do things like integrate custom algorithms for external perception or develop connected in-cabin features, creating a more inclusive user experience.
According to NXP, “NXP is pleased to join the EcoCAR sponsorship family again to help bring together the bright minds that will accelerate the sustainable future of mobility. As a leader in the advancement of safe, secure and connected mobility we know that the shift to a more sustainable future is a heavy lift that requires collaboration, hard work and passion. This starts with education and harnessing a sense of responsibility for our collective future. This season’s EcoCAR electric vehicle theme is the right emphasis at the right time, and we’re thrilled to be a part.”
Learn more about NXP HERE.
To view all EcoCAR EV Challenge Sponsors visit our Sponsorship Page HERE!
