The Avonside Girls High School teams have had an eventful couple of years in EVolocity – including a disastrous theft of their karts in 2022 (which featured on Seven Sharp), along with competition success in 2023. Quentin Smitheram is Assistant Head of Technology at Avonside Girls in Christchurch – here’s his account of their 2023…
The EVolocity team were thrilled to be part of this year’s ‘Take Flight’ program at the iconic Wings Over Wairarapa event. The beautiful Wairarapa provides a stunning backdrop to an extravaganza of aerial action over three days. You will see over 70 aircraft including vintage, military, jets, helicopters, aerobatic displays, and much more! In addition…
With the world of motorsport embracing the electric revolution, Hyundai Next-Gen Motorsport Day was a milestone event for EVolocity, thrilling rally and electric enthusiasts alike with a showcase of EV racing. Hosted by ACE Motorsport, rally world champ Hayden Paddon, and EVolocity, the public enjoyed a day of speed and innovation as we celebrated the…
In a new partnership, the Freemasons Foundation have stepped up to generously fund electric motor kits for the aspiring engineers and innovators of EVolocity. This funding will go a long way towards ensuring all young Kiwis have the opportunity to be part of the programme, and be empowered to reshape their future. Freemasons: Generosity with…
Vivinauts team 2022: a recap of their experience. Our team came into this challenge with little to no knowledge of the skills required, but wereambitious in our willingness to learn. It was necessary for us to work as a team, not only with theother Vivinauts but also expert mentors, our parents and Vivita crew. We…
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…
Samantha Douglas was a keen EVolocity student while at Avonside Girls High. Her love for engineering began with a natural desire to know how things worked – and why they worked that way. Along the way, Sam realised that rocket science isn’t just a phrase for something too complicated, it’s an exciting career opportunity. Today,…
Professor Rod Badcock awarded the prestigious Pickering Medal The award, from the Royal Society Te Apārangi and the Health Research Council, was presented to Professor Badcock for his international leadership in developing superconductive technologies. The Pickering medal is awarded annually to someone who has completed innovative technological work, significant in their influence and recognition both…
Check out all the images from EVolocity Regional Race Days in 2022: AUCKLAND WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY TARANAKIWELLINGTON MANAWATU CANTERBURY
Bridgestone’s ongoing support of EVolocity is a commitment to a sustainable future Since 2019, Bridgestone has proudly supported EVolocity, investing in the youth oftoday that will drive New Zealand’s development of sustainable mobility for thefuture. The leading tyre company is in the midst of a transformation to become asustainable solutions company. Led by the values…