Mississippi State University EcoCAR

Mississippi State University EcoCAR is a student-led organization based in Starkville, Mississippi. The team consists of over 80 students from 10 different majors across six of the university's eight academic colleges. The team focuses on modifying a 2019 Chevy Blazer into a hybrid electric platform with semi-autonomous features. They compete in the EcoCAR Mobility Challenge, a four-year competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, alongside 12 other universities from across North America. The competition involves meeting specific engineering, environmental, and economic goals while maintaining customer standards for the vehicle. Mississippi State University EcoCAR has a long history of success in the Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTCs), having won first place overall in 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2012. The team's participation in these competitions provides students with valuable experience in real-world engineering practices, resource allocation, and meeting deliverables. For more information, visit cavs.msstate.edu/success_stories/experience_ecocar.php.