Exciting science doesn’t just happen in other countries. It’s being done in New Zealand, too. And you can get involved. Researchers at the Robinson Research Institute at Victoria University of Wellington are leading a big programme of work to deal with one of the hardest problems facing the planet: How can we make transportation climate-friendly?…
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Eva Hakansson has got something in common with all EVolocity students – she builds electric vehicles and then competes in them! Eva also holds the world record for fastest electric motorcycle, and also used to be the fastest female motorcycle rider. So she knows what it’s like to take a vehicle build from start to finish. And she might just have some tips for you!
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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…
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When you were a baby and first started learning to walk, you got up on your feet only to fall down again and again. If you’d taken a ‘fixed mindset’ approach to learning to walk, your little baby brain would’ve thought ‘this is too hard, I just don’t think walking is my thing’ and given…
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Our first e-zine of 2021 is out! This edition is themed around celebrating the achievements of women in STEM. This March was not only International Women’s Day, but many countries celebrated Women’s History Month as well. With that in mind, we interviewed electric vehicle engineer and racer, and EVolocity friend Eva Hakansson (see page 14). We…
DetailsEVolocity is pleased to announce a new partnership with JW Group in 2021. For the past three years JW Group has been the sole distributor of the Yutong electric bus in New Zealand, cementing their position as a market leader in transitioning New Zealand’s public transport sector to electric buses, and making them an exciting…
DetailsChoosing a career is a big decision in our young people’s lives. The best way to equip them for this is to expose them to as many real world experiences as possible on their journey through secondary school. With this in mind, our Canterbury students were invited on a tailored careers afternoon on Tuesday 8…
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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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