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The West Virginia University EcoCAR Mobility Challenge team consists of more than 80 undergraduate and graduate students, who are collaborating on a more eco-friendly design of the Chevrolet Blazer. The team's goal is to create a vehicle with reduced emissions and better fuel economy than the original stock model, while maintaining consumer acceptance and vehicle performance.

Meet the WVU EcoCAR Innovation Challenge Year 1 Team!We are really excited to introduce the students and faculty behind ...
10/16/2026

Meet the WVU EcoCAR Innovation Challenge Year 1 Team!

We are really excited to introduce the students and faculty behind WVU EcoCAR!Led by Lead Faculty Advisor Dr. Andrew Nix, alongside Dr. Brian Woerner, Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) Advisor, and Dr. Amr El-Wakeel, AI Integration Advisor, the team brings together seven graduate student leads and approximately 60 Undegraduate students from diverse academic disciplines.
As we kick off Year 1, we are looking forward to a year of collaboration, learning, and new achievements!
Follow along as we take on Year 1 of the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge

Today, the WVU EcoCAR team welcomed General Motors mentors Jacqueline Zimny (Relationship Manager) and Jessica Swan (Eng...
10/06/2026

Today, the WVU EcoCAR team welcomed General Motors mentors Jacqueline Zimny (Relationship Manager) and Jessica Swan (Engineering Manager) for an interactive session with our students!

They shared valuable insights into internship opportunities at General Motors, walked students through the application process, and answered questions about career opportunities and navigating the internship experience.

Thank you, Jacqueline and Jessica, for taking the time to connect with our students, share your experiences, and help prepare them for future opportunities in the automotive industry.

Today, the WVU EcoCAR team welcomed General Motors mentors Jacqueline Zimny (Relationship Manager) and Jessica Swan (Eng...
10/06/2026

Today, the WVU EcoCAR team welcomed General Motors mentors Jacqueline Zimny (Relationship Manager) and Jessica Swan (Engineering Manager) for an interactive session with our students!

They shared valuable insights into internship opportunities at General Motors, walked students through the application process, and answered questions about career opportunities and navigating the internship experience.

Thank you, Jacqueline and Jessica, for taking the time to connect with our students, share your experiences, and help prepare them for future opportunities in the automotive industry.

10/01/2026

The new 2026 Chevy Blazer EV is here!

Thank you, General Motors for providing the WVU EcoCAR team with this vehicle and giving our students the opportunity to transform classroom knowledge into real-world solutions through hands-on learning in vehicle systems engineering, hardware integration, propulsion controls, and connected and automated vehicle technologies, including V2X

This week in Atlanta, the WVU EcoCAR team joined students from 20 universities across North America for the Year 1 Fall ...
09/25/2026

This week in Atlanta, the WVU EcoCAR team joined students from 20 universities across North America for the Year 1 Fall Workshop.
From technical training to leadership development, every aspect of the workshop is helping us build a strong foundation for the challenges and opportunities ahead in this four-year engineering competition.
A huge thank you to Georgia Tech for the warm hospitality and for providing an excellent space for this week’s workshop.

Happy Belated Birthday, Charlie! 🎂Wishing you an amazing year ahead! Thank you for all the dedication, leadership, and e...
09/24/2026

Happy Belated Birthday, Charlie! 🎂
Wishing you an amazing year ahead! Thank you for all the dedication, leadership, and energy you bring to the WVU EcoCAR team. We hope your birthday was a great one! 🥳⚡

This week, the WVU EcoCAR team welcomed a member of Altec Inc. to class for an inside look at a company that has driven ...
09/24/2026

This week, the WVU EcoCAR team welcomed a member of Altec Inc. to class for an inside look at a company that has driven industry innovation since its inception in 1929. Altec is a premier equipment and service provider for electric utilities, telecommunications, and tree care. Altec gave our students a fantastic opportunity to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the engineering industry.
Thank you, Altec Inc., for investing in our students and empowering the next generation of industry-ready innovators!

During class times, students break into their respective subteams, work with their leads to identify challenges, develop...
09/21/2026

During class times, students break into their respective subteams, work with their leads to identify challenges, develop solutions, and bring different areas of the EcoCAR project to life. From Vehicle Systems Engineering (VSE) and Product Innovation Track (PIT) to Propulsion Controls and Modeling (PCM) and Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV), each subteam brings expertise and meaningful impact to our Year 1 team’s project.

09/18/2026

Garage Day: WVU EcoCAR students are putting their skills and knowledge into action.Excited to learn and grow through hands-on experience!

Garage Day: WVU EcoCAR students are putting their skills and knowledge into action.Excited to learn, and grow through ha...
09/15/2026

Garage Day: WVU EcoCAR students are putting their skills and knowledge into action.Excited to learn, and grow through hands-on experience!

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