In this lab, students are introduced to the history, development, and design features of electric vehicles. Students will learn how to build their own electric vehicle and gain an understanding of this burgeoning technology.
Students will:
- Analyze real-world problems and use critical thinking skills in order to solve them
- Explore developments in electric vehicle technology and batteries
- Design and build an electric vehicle using the material provided
- Explain the engineering process as it pertains to their design and reflect on opportunities to improve it
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Lab time commitment
110-130 minutes (including 30-minute intro video)
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Lab materials
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Live Q&A session and wrap up with
College Students & Professional Engineers
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March 4, 2026
Sarah Syed
PhD Student
Harvard–MIT
Telva M. McGruder
Executive Director, Global Body Manufacturing Engineering
General Motors
Shaniel Bowen
Women’s Health Postdoctoral Fellow
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Kelly DiPucchio
Former Vice President, Global Manufacturing Engineering
General Motors
Kristen Siemen
Executive Council Member
o9 Solutions, Inc
Classroom Tools & Resources
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Lab Intro Videos
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Teacher Guide
Pre-work, instructions and troubleshooting advice.
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Student Workbook
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Abbreviated Student Worksheet
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Engineer’s Presentation
Full lab presentation presented by our engineers.
ViewMeet the lab intro host
Erik O. Einset
Director
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Engineering Tomorrow
Erik has over 30 years of experience in various engineering and leadership roles, including 17 years at GE in R&D, product development, process improvement, technical sales, and business management. After GE, he spent 16 years as a member of the operations team at Global Infrastructure Partners, working on business improvement in a variety of infrastructure businesses in the energy and transportation sectors. He has been a director at Engineering Tomorrow since 2014. Erik is the author of 6 patents and numerous technical publications, and holds Chemical Engineering degrees from Cornell University (BS) and the University of Minnesota (PhD).
Erik has over 30 years of experience in various engineering and leadership roles, including 17 years at GE in R&D, product development, process improvement, technical sales, and business management. After GE, he spent 16 years as a member of the operations team at Global Infrastructure Partners, working on business improvement in a variety of infrastructure businesses in the energy and transportation sectors. He has been a director at Engineering Tomorrow since 2014. Erik is the author of 6 patents and numerous technical publications, and holds Chemical Engineering degrees from Cornell University (BS) and the University of Minnesota (PhD).
Lab Day Keynote
Every Engineering Tomorrow Lab Day event ends with an inspiring keynote from an engineering expert. Watch this one from the latest Electric Vehicles Lab Day.
Telva M. McGruder
Executive Director, Global Body Manufacturing Engineering
General Motors
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