EVolocity in partnership with New Zealand’s new energy centre, Ara Ake, is launching in Taranaki in 2021. Schools in this region will be supported by sponsors Ara Ake and Evnex, and learning partner Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT), to design, build and ultimately race their electric vehicles as part of the EVolocity high schools programme.…
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From p23 of EVs&Beyond Magazine Taking on the challenge of building an electric vehicle from scratch, students from EVolocity’s nationwide School science technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) programme vied for the coveted title of Innovation in Engineering Excellence at the Auckland regional finals on November 8. Against the backdrop of the RNZAF Base Auckland runway…
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On 8 November 2020, Auckland teams, friends, and spectators gathered at the RNZAF Base in Auckland to showcase the electric vehicles they have designed and built, and compete for the title of Best Overall Team. One of our major sponsors, Bridgestone, was there to film the event. Watch this video below, and scroll down for…
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On 1 November 2020, Canterbury teams met to compete at KartSport Canterbury in Halswell. There were 22 electric carts and bikes, all designed and hand built by teams of students. With 150 people on the day, it was a splendid event, with some well deserved results amongst the winners. Well done to all!
[Excerpt from article on Rotorua Daily News] Another competition that has displayed a high level of local digital and engineering skills is Evolocity. Evolocity is where teams of students work together to design, build and then race an electric bike or go-kart. Teams from Te Rangihakahaka, John Paul College, Mokoia Intermediate and the Te Aka…
DetailsNelson regional finals took place on 29 October 2020.
Waikato and Bay of Plenty joined forces for their regional final, held at KartSport Hamilton on Friday 23 October 2020. Teams has a great day of competition!
What a year 2020 has been. While the EVolocity programme is looking a wee bit different this year, we are so proud of all the students involved, for continuing to work hard on their designs, even from afar. So here’s to the next few months – of teamwork, building, creating and collaborating – and welcome…
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EVolocity has an exciting new competition this year! And the winner can take home a fantastic, large size 3D Printer! Auckland University’s Eva Hakansson and Stephen Kavermann highly recommend the size 13 CREALITY 3D Printer Ender 3 Pro kit – the winning prize! Here’s how to take a shot at it… Goal: To make a…
DetailsHi All We’re very grateful to the University of Auckland for buying Proteus licences for us to learning how to gather important data off vehicles and display it. You will be guided in creating the software, connecting the sensors and displays in the virtual environment of Proteus before going on and making them using real…
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