Mini EV Challenge

Learn it! Build it! Race it!

WED 27TH NOVEMBER 9AM – 3PM | TIGHES HILL TAFE

The goal of the Mini EV Challenge is to stimulate careers, innovation, team work, skills and development and entrepreneurialism in Solar Vehicle design and construction. By assisting students to learn the skills of engineering and photovoltaics, this event will provide students with an insight into STEM learning. The Event is open to all Hunter Primary and Secondary Schools.

How it works.

Visit www.hunterevfestival.net and click register.
Register your team/s by selecting primary or secondary and category (cars or boats or both).
There is no additional charge for the cost of your kit. One will be provided to you for each team that you enter.
We will send your kit/s out to you with more information about how to build it/curriculum links.
Build your kit/s in the classroom and test in the playground to get ready for race day!
Bring your EV on race day, dress to support your team & prepare to have lots of fun!

On the Mini EV Challenge event day, your team will compete in a number of races on the straight and oval track, so your car must be durable and well-engineered. While designing your car. It is important to consider weight and size, the alignment of the wheels and motor, the tracks, friction and the gear ratio. If you are participating in the boat races you should also consider shape and form in order to develop a boat that will most effectively travel along the surface of the water. It is also important to do some testing prior to the event.

On the day, prior to racing, all cars and boats need to be checked (scrutineered) to established if they comply with the rules outlined in the general information booklet. This booklet also includes hints and tips on construction and design including recommended materials. Teams are encouraged to bring 6 ‘new’ AA batteries in case of bad weather.

The event will be a series of heats where the winning teams move forward to round two. Round two will be a knockout series of heats. Winners move forward and losers cheer on the winners until we get an overall winner

Awards

There are a number of prizes your team can win on the day these include:

The Design & innovation Prize will be awarded to the team that has best designed and implemented a component or device that is part of the solar powered car. This may be either an electrical or mechanical component in the car.

Teams entering the Team Spirit Prize must demonstrate positive interaction between innovators, supporters, and teachers. Feel free to dress up to support your team!

SOLAR SPRINT RACE (STRAIGHT TRACK) this race will test your car the winner will be determined by fastest across the finish line.

SOLAR SPRINT RACE (OVAL TRACK) this race will test your car’s endurance, the fastest car with the most staying power will win.

BOAT RACE (AQUA TRACK) this race will test your boat the winner will be determined by fastest across the finish line.