OSU Center for Automotive Research

09/04/2026

Over the summer CAR faculty hosted 3 students as part of the The Ohio State University College of Engineeringf Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (CoE-SURE) Program. This 10-week, highly selective summer research program provides 50 CoE students with structured research experience working closely with faculty mentors and graduate students on meaningful research projects while developing fundamental research skills.

08/26/2026

The Annual The Ohio State University College of Engineering Welcome Back Block Party is THIS FRIDAY ‼

⏰2:00 - 5:00 pm, Knowlton Patio

Join College Administration, faculty, staff, and West Campus partners for a festive welcome-back celebration on the patio!

🚘You will also have the chance to connect with our Student Motorsports teams, check out their vehicles and find out how you can be part of the Student Motorsports experience!

Buckeye Current Racing, Formula Buckeyes, Baja Buckeyes, OSU, Ohio State EcoCAR, Buckeye Solar Racing

08/25/2026

✨Celebrating the continued success of our CAR alumni ✨

Meet Kris Sevel, a Buckeye who pursed his passion for automotive technology with the ChallengeX Student Motorsports program.
https://car.osu.edu/news/2026/08/alumni-spotlight-kris-sevel

08/25/2026

Welcome back students! Wishing you a great start to a fantastic semester!

08/21/2026

If you stopped by CAR this summer, you would likely have seen some new faces. A number of college students spent their summer at CAR, gaining experience in automotive engineering.

If you stopped by CAR this summer, you would likely have seen some new fa

08/20/2026

⚡ The automotive world is going electric. Are you ready? ⚡

Get up to speed on EV systems, hybrid architectures, and power electronics with CARs Introduction to Powertrain Electrification course!
Whether you want to upskill or dive into the world of electric mobility, this course delivers the fundamental knowledge you need to drive your career forward.

📍 Learn directly from industry-leading expertise at CAR.

👉 Enroll now and level up your skills: https://car.osu.edu/introduction-powertrain-electrification-0

08/19/2026

💡Academic Excellance in Action💡

CAR Director Giorgio Rizzoni and his team created NEXTCAR, a program supported by the U.S. Department of Energy that aims to improve the energy efficiency of vehicles. 🚘

In the “Pass the Mic🎤” series, Rizzoni discusses how the work at CAR delivers improved efficiency as well as greater vehicle safety.

Pass the Mic: Spotlights on Academic Excellence at Ohio StateGior...

08/03/2026

🎉As CAR celebrates its 35th anniversary, we are honoring the incredible achievements and ongoing impact of our alumni community!

Meet Polina Brodsky, former Buckeye Current Racing Team Leader and current Teaching Associate Professor at the Colorado School of Mines. https://car.osu.edu/news/2026/07/alumni-spotlight-polina-brodsky

07/27/2026

Check out what our Formula Buckeyes have been up to this sumner!

07/27/2026

Professor Giorgio Rizzoni will be participating in ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) DRIVN 2026, the flagship Conference of the ASME Transportation Systems Division.

In addition to the ICE content, the conference includes special sessions in:
⚡Electrification
🚘Connected & Autonomous Systems
💡Artificial Intelligence
🍃Sustainability & Policy

We look forward to seeing you September 14-16 in Detroit!

DRIVN 2026: ASME’s Global Transportation and Power Systems Summit