Y2 Finals Day Six

It’s Day Six everyone!!! The team is almost done with the first portion of Final competition and is excited to travel to San Diego tomorrow to begin the 2nd phase. The Yuma days have been long, hot and challenging for every team member here. So we have some good news and bad news…. and we [...]

Y2 Finals Day Four

Woohoo!!! Can we get an O-H-I-O for this awesome team?!? The team had a fantastic day with multiple milestones out at GM’s Desert Proving Grounds in Yuma, Arizona. Just after lunch, the team officially past Safety Tech Inspections, which is the first step in completing all of the vehicle dynamic event activities. Safety is a [...]

Y2 Finals Day Two

Hello from the desert! Boy is it HOT here. According to the phone calls back home, Columbus seems to be stuck in that usual Ohio weather, so you will be pleased to know that we have officially doubled that temperature here. We are baking at a current temperature of 108 degrees Fahrenheit. But not only is [...]

Y2 Finals Welcome Night

Hello West Coast!! It’s official. The EcoCAR 2 Year Two Final Competition is here, and wow, did it come quickly. It seems like just yesterday that we just received our stock 2013 Chevrolet Malibu – still in great working condition. But now here we are in Yuma, Arizona for the first portion of the competition!!! [...]