As we get closer to race day, your build is developing, and the finish line is in sight! If you’re looking for a spot on the podium, it’ll take more than just some good luck. We asked some of our tech team for their top tips to a winning vehicle. Check them out… Tips from…
Nelson Regional Finals were held on Tuesday 9 November 2021 @ KartSport Canterbury. With 11 teams engaged in building vehicles throughout the year, the outlook was promising for entries in all classes at regionals. We did not realise that job opportunities in Nelson and COVID disruptions meant students either moved into work (mostly engineering related)…
Canterbury Regional Finals were held on Wednesday 4 November 2021 @ KartSport Canterbury. Congratulations to the teams and teachers, volunteers, staff and sponsors that that make race days happen. Team work and dedication paid off. Although race days are the highlight there are so many milestones throughout the year. We believe the journey is as…
Taranaki Regional Finals were held on Friday 12 November 2021 @ KartSport Taranaki. Kudo to the team from Mount Maunganui for making the journey to join us in Taranaki! Congratulations to everyone that make race days happen. Your hard work and dedication paid off teams. Although race days are the highlight there are so many…
Bay of Plenty Regional Finals were held on Saturday 6 November 2021 @ Ridges Hotel, Rotorua Congratulations to all the teams, students and teachers, volunteers, parents and coordinators that make race days happen. Your hard work and dedication to the project has paid off teams. Although race days are the highlight there are so many…
Wellington & Manawatu Regional Finals were held on Wednesday 27 October 2021 at KartSport Manawatu. Congratulations to all the teams, students and teachers, volunteers, parents and coordinators that make race days happen. Your hard work and dedication to the project has paid off teams. Although race days are the highlight there are so many milestones.…
Earlier this year we interviewed Ara graduate Cat Smith for our Women in STEM ezine issue. Here is the full interview – and some wise words from Cat! (date March 2021) What is your full name and job title Cat Smith, Operations Support Trainee (Orion) In which area of STEM are you involved? Electrical Engineering,…
During these few weeks of lockdown, you might not be able to build much, but you can focus on documenting what you’ve done this year! Our national award for best report is all about encouraging good communication around all aspects of the build. In the real world, documenting is critical in any engineering project (and…
In line our women in STEM themed ezine earlier this year, EVolocity spoke to three young women who had recently graduated with engineering degrees. Catherine Downes, Masters of Engineering student – Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Waikato My favourite subjects in high school were physics and maths. When a teacher suggested I go into…
The start of any project is an exciting time! But it can also be a bit overwhelming – especially if you’ve never done anything similar before. The EVolocity project is no different. But never fear! We are here to help you every step of the way. So let’s start right here by talking through some…