WVU EcoCAR team to host spring vehicle demonstration with President Benson

The WVU EcoCAR team will host a spring demonstration event from 4-5 p.m. Tuesday (March 31) at the EcoCAR lab in Morgantown. (WVU Photo)

WHAT:The West Virginia University EcoCAR teamwill host a spring vehicle demonstration showcasing student innovation in electric vehicle technology as part of the EcoCAR EV Challenge.

WHO:WVU EcoCAR team students and faculty, WVU President Michael T. Benson, WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resourcesleadership

WHEN:Tuesday, March31, 4-5 p.m.

WHERE:EcoCAR Lab, Engineering Sciences Building, Room G20, 1306 Evansdale Drive, Morgantown

NOTES:The event will highlight the team's Cadillac LYRIQ and demonstrate how students are advancing transportation through the international EcoCAR EV Challenge, managed by Argonne National Laboratory and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and General Motors.

Students will also showcase an emergency vehicle detection system developed through the team's Mobility Challenge. The technology is designed to improve accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing drivers by providing haptic alerts when emergency vehicles are approaching.

Media are invited to attend, speak with students and faculty, and capture visuals of the vehicle and technology demonstrations. Attendees will also have the opportunity to test drive the vehicle and tour the facility.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Angelina McGuire
Communications Manager
WVU EcoCAR EV Challenge
732-998-1136

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