EcoWheels: Empowering Vocational Students through Electric Vehicle Innovation
▶Summary
The electrical vehicle market is increasing day by day. According to a report by the EU, by 2020 there will be a need for around 1 million people in the electric vehicle technologies sector across...
▶Objectives
The electrical vehicle market is increasing day by day. According to a report by the EU, by 2020 there will be a need for around 1 million people in the electric vehicle technologies sector across Europe. The project aims to empower vocational students through small electric vehicle innovation by fostering cross-cultural collaboration, enhancing technical skills, promoting sustainable practices and preparing students for future careers in the automotive industry.
▶Activities
Implementation activities include icebreakers, school presentations, sustainable transport research, market analysis, logo design, international teamwork, electrical and mechanical systems design, safety training, risk assessments, trips to companies working in the field of electric vehicle technologies, sector collaborations, dissemination events, workshops, preparing a guideline, component specification, collaborative assembly, and mobility evaluation.
▶Impact
The expected results include enhanced technical skills, cross-cultural understanding, innovative electric vehicle designs, increased awareness of sustainable transportation, improved market analysis capabilities, strengthened teamwork and collaboration, compliance with safety standards, enhanced students' future employability, and the design of a small electric vehicle.