So I am a member of one of the 15 teams competing in the EcoCAR2 competition and I wanted to introduce you guys to some of the things we are working on and maybe get your help. I am part of the California State University team in Los Angeles. We are working to build a Plug in hybrid vehicle for the competition but the competition also encompasses Outreach activities to teach people about the technology and sustainability and how it can help reduce the use of fossil fuels.
The Project started for our team last year, it is a 3 year competition and we are now in year 2 and we are now building what the industry calls a
Mule vehicle if you want to see out progress you can follow our
facebook page and you will see the progress as we go along. We will be installing our battery pack and electric motor soon so the pictures are going to be really cool. (The back part of the picture below)
So. To how you can help, I want to create more infographics and would love to hear what facts about sustainable transportation and efficiency strategies do you think would be effective as an infographic? I know there are a lot of people on this site that are very knowledgeable about this technology, so I thought I would ask.
I already have some under development including:
- time wasted waiting in traffic
- CO2 saved by driving efficient vehicles
I want to try to create something that is extremely shareable because we want this information to reach a lot of people. These technologies can make a great impact with mass acceptance.
disclaimer: my politics are my own.