Ucdecocar

Week 2 Recap 🏆⚡️

Week 2 brought us from the garage to the stage as our team presented months of hard work to industry judges, connected with professionals across the automotive industry, and celebrated our accomplishments throughout competition week.

From presentations and evaluations to awards night and team activities, this week was filled with memorable moments and opportunities to showcase the dedication behind our project.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience unforgettable! 🚗💨

Week 1 recap✅⚡
This week was filled with testing, troubleshooting, adjustments, and nonstop teamwork as we continued refining the vehicle throughout competition week.

A lot of progress, a lot of late nights, and a lot of unforgettable moments with the team.

A special thank you to Executive Associate Dean Ralph Aldredge for coming to Michigan to support the team and check out the vehicle!🚗💨

Meet Sakura Chiwata, our System Design & Integration Undergraduate Deputy Lead! ⚙️💡

From refining rear cargo subsystem designs to coordinating across multiple subteams, Sakura has played a key role in helping our vehicle become competition-ready for Year 4 of the EcoCAR EV Challenge.

Thank you to the partners who make our journey possible.
From providing cutting-edge technology to supporting our development every step of the way, our sponsors empower us to innovate, test, and push the limits of what’s possible.

Leadership Spotlight: CAV Team 🚗💡
From hardware-in-the-loop testing to real-world vehicle validation, our CAV team has been advancing features like CACC, LCC, and AIN to bring smarter, more connected driving systems to life.

And she's off! UCDEV's LYRIQ "Nebula" is loaded up and on her way to 's proving grounds in MI. Looking forward to the competition starting in less than 2 weeks!

Thank you to for supporting our EcoCAR journey

Your expertise and partnership help us design, test, and bring real-world vehicle innovations to life. We’re grateful for your continued support in shaping the future of mobility.

From simulation to real-world performance ⚙️
Our PCM team uses MATLAB & Simulink to design, model, and validate control systems—ensuring our vehicle operates efficiently and reliably before it ever hits the road. This work is essential for integrating powertrain controls and optimizing overall system performance.

Leadership that drives precision ⚙️⚡️

Our PCM Lead, Colin Scully, is focused on refining control systems, advancing simulation, and improving the driver experience, helping turn our prototype into a production-ready vehicle.

Sponsor Spotlight: Cohda Wireless ⚡️

Thank you to Cohda Wireless for supporting the future of connected and autonomous mobility. Their technology plays a key role in enabling vehicle-to-vehicle communication, helping improve safety, efficiency, and real-time decision-making on the road.

We’re proud to work with partners who are driving innovation forward.