Chem-E-Car

The Chem-E Car team this year is led by Akshay Patel. The team plans on accepting a small group of students to work on a competitive car powered entirely by chemicals to compete in this year’s Chem-E-Car competition against other colleges. For more information, visit Chem-E-Car Competition | AIChE. The project will also host a series of workshops throughout the year to build students’ technical skills in areas such as coding, constructing, lab safety and documentation, and reaction engineering.

Students can join one of three smaller teams within Chem-E-Car: 

1.  Braking Team: The goal of this team is to design, construct, and test the braking system of the Chem-E-Car. The braking mechanism must meet safety standards and effectively stop the car at designated distances. 
2.  Electronics Team: This team is responsible for managing the electrical components and systems of the car. This includes designing, assembling, and troubleshooting electronic circuits, sensors, and control systems. Team members will integrate the electronics with other car components and ensure reliable operation during competitions.
3. Battery Team: This team is in charge of selecting, testing, and integrating the car’s power source – the battery. They will research battery technologies, analyze performance metrics, and optimize energy storage solutions for maximum efficiency and safety. They will also collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of the battery system with the rest of the car’s components.

If you are interested in participating or learning more about Chem-E-Car, please contact Akshay Patel at [email protected], and fill out the interest form below.