Cambridge University Eco Racing

First look at the World Solar Challenge 2027 regulations. New challenges, new opportunities - our engineers are already on it!

Did you know you can give to CUER?

Your donation goes directly towards:
- Running outreach and engagement events this summer
- Competing in the 2027 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
- Building SC7, our seventh solar car

If you believe in student innovation, clean energy, and big ambitions, head to our philanthropy page and consider making a gift. Help us push the boundaries of sustainable engineering!

https://www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/give-to-cambridge/eco-racing-cuer

Emkay Plastics join Cambridge University Eco Racing SC7 build

CUER welcomes the support of performance foams distributor, Emkay Plastics Ltd , under a new partnership as the team makes progress on the development of the team’s next solar vehicle, SC7, designed for the World Solar Challenge - the next race due to take place in Summer 2027.

As a global distributor of performance foams for engineering applications, the partnership will see lightweight ROHACELL® supplied by Emkay at the heart of our latest challenger for the World Solar Challenge, SC7. Before CUER return to Australia, Emkay Plastics' branding will already be seen across the team’s vehicles this summer as the team embarks on a summer of engagement events across the UK.

Cambridge University Eco Racing partner with Wurth Electronics UK

A new partnership has begun between CUER and leading electronic and electromechanical components manufacturer, Wurth Electronics UK, as the team makes progress on the development of the team’s next vehicle, SC7, designed for the World Solar Challenge - the next race due to take place in Summer 2027.

Wurth Electronics UK’s wide-ranging expertise in the fields of active, passive, optoelectronic and electromechanical components, wireless connectivity & sensors, power modules and custom connectors will see their hardware embedded within SC7, supported by their expert technical know-how. Before CUER return to Australia, Wurth Electronics UK's branding will already be seen across the team’s vehicles this summer as the team embarks on a summer of engagement events across the UK

A New Evolution... Our futuristic car from 2015 will be returning to the world this summer, powered by a completely new electric system that is just days away from testing!
A team of our engineers picked up from where ETA left off, and over the past few weeks everything has come together to the stage where we can begin powered-on tests. Everyone at CUER is excited to see Evolution driving out of the Engineering Department, fully restored and more powerful than ever.
CUER will be attending a range of motorshow events in summer 2026, so keep an eye out for more details to come. We can't wait to show you our cars, and inspire future engineers!

This summer, CUER is heading to events across the UK with Helia and Evolution.
We are currently looking for supporters who would be interested in helping us move our two vehicles around the UK. We would proudly promote our transport partner across our socials, at events, and on the cars themselves.
If you or someone you know could help, please get in touch - we would love to collaborate and make this summer unforgettable🚘⚡️

Meet the SC7 Team!
The team is busy working on designing our newest car, which aims to compete World Solar Challenge in Australia in 2027. They are currently working on simulations, creating models of the Australia competition path, and designing the aero surface and chassis. Stay tuned to see our design progress!

Team Leads:
Ben Bruene - Aerodynamics
Jake Szekeres - Simulations
James Edwicker - Vehicle Dynamics

Meet the Helia Team!

This team is composed of ambitious mechanical and electrical engineers working on bringing Helia back to running condition. This includes assembling the battery and some essential rewiring. Our goal is to make Helia road legal, which would be a key milestone bringing us back to our roots - achieving what the first CUER car did!

Team Leads:
Mechanical - Niamh Hinchliffe
Electrical - Henrick Kitindi

Meet the Executive Committee!

The committee overlooks all of the projects done by the team. We are currently busy planning a comprehensive program of summer events where we can engage with the public - from meeting potential partners to inspiring the next generation of innovators. Simultaneously, we are starting our preparations for the 2027 World Solar Challenge.

Committee:
Team Principal - Michael Miskin
Junior Treasurer - Kate Lawrance
Secretary - Emilia Mezykowska
Head of Operations - Joe Brakoniecki

Stay tuned for the next team intro!

Meet the team behind Cambridge University Eco-Racing.
We are a group of Engineering students pushing boundaries of sustainable automotive innovations.
We are excited to share the journey ahead. Stay tuned over the coming days as we introduce each of our subteams!