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
April 23, 2025
Telva McGruder
Executive Director, Global Body Manufacturing Engineering
General Motors
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Teacher Guide
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Student Workbook
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Abbreviated Student Worksheet
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Engineer’s Presentation
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Milton Davis
Curriculum Coordinator, Engineering Tomorrow
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Aerospace Engineer, NASA
Milton started at Goddard Space Flight Center as a Pathways Student in 2000 working with the Navigation & Mission Design and Components and Hardware Systems branches. As a co-op intern, Milton received a co-patent for his work on a demise-able momentum exchange system (reaction wheel) which has flown on the Global Precipitation Measurement and Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter missions.
Milton served as an associate branch head of the GNC hardware branch from 2014 to 2018 focusing on new business, new technology, and re-chartering branch career paths. He transitioned to OSAM-1 in 2019 to serve as the Space Infrastructure Dexterous Robotics Payload Systems and Phase lead, and in 2020 he started serving as the OSAM-1 Space Vehicle lead.
Milton serves as the National Society of Black Engineers Greenbelt Space Chapter President. He holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Purdue University, a Masters in Project Management from Johns Hopkins University, and is completing a Masters in Robotics from Johns Hopkins University.
Milton started at Goddard Space Flight Center as a Pathways Student in 2000 working with the Navigation & Mission Design and Components and Hardware Systems branches. As a co-op intern, Milton received a co-patent for his work on a demise-able momentum exchange system (reaction wheel) which has flown on the Global Precipitation Measurement and Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter missions.
Milton served as an associate branch head of the GNC hardware branch from 2014 to 2018 focusing on new business, new technology, and re-chartering branch career paths. He transitioned to OSAM-1 in 2019 to serve as the Space Infrastructure Dexterous Robotics Payload Systems and Phase lead, and in 2020 he started serving as the OSAM-1 Space Vehicle lead.
Milton serves as the National Society of Black Engineers Greenbelt Space Chapter President. He holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Purdue University, a Masters in Project Management from Johns Hopkins University, and is completing a Masters in Robotics from Johns Hopkins University.
Lab Day Keynote
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Telva M. McGruder
Executive Director, Global Body Manufacturing Engineering, General Motors
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