Students from the DeLaSalle School in Kansas city and the engineers from Bridgestone Americas' Technical Center have built a super efficient electric car which was successfully tested on Bridgestone's Texas Proving Grounds.
The students built the DeLaSalle electric car as a part of a class project where they developed the car's propulsion system, driveline, and even the aerodynamic body. The car is a plug-in electric car with a chassis of 2000 Lola Indy vehicle, making it ultra unique.
What's Driving This Trend
- Electric Vehicles
- The development of efficient and unique electric vehicles opens up opportunities for innovation in transportation and sustainable energy.
- Youth-led Innovation
- Projects like the DeLaSalle electric car demonstrate the potential for young students to drive innovative solutions in various industries.
- Integration of Education and Industry
- Collaborations between schools and businesses, like the DeLaSalle-Bridgestone partnership, create opportunities to merge academic learning with real-world application in the field of automotive technology.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive
- The electric car industry can benefit from the development of unique and efficient vehicles, paving the way for new disruptive innovations and technologies.
- Education
- The integration of educational projects with industry partners can inspire and empower students to explore innovation in automotive engineering and broader fields.
- Energy
- Advancements in electric vehicle technology contribute to the growth of the sustainable energy industry, driving new possibilities for renewable energy integration and infrastructure development.
