To engineer cleaner mobility — and the engineers who build it.
OSU EcoCAR exists to give students the rare chance to take a vehicle from concept to competition. We develop advanced propulsion, automated-driving, and energy-management systems while training the next generation of automotive and mobility leaders.
Propulsion & Controls
Battery integration, motor control, and the embedded software that manages every electron on board.
EV Motor & Battery Integration
High-voltage system design, pack architecture, and thermal management for real-world performance.
Outreach & Business
Partnerships, communications, and STEM outreach that sustain the program and its community.
From Showroom to Race-Ready
We start with a production SUV and rebuild its powertrain, controls, and software from the ground up — every subsystem documented, tested, and validated for competition.
Engineers Made in the Garage
No prior experience required — just curiosity. Members learn by doing alongside faculty advisors and industry mentors, then carry that into careers across the mobility industry.
Invest in the Next Generation of Engineers
OSU EcoCAR partners gain direct access to top engineering talent, branded visibility at a national competition, and a pipeline to your next hire.
Become a PartnerBuild Real Cars. Solve Real Problems.
No experience required — just drive. OSU EcoCAR is where engineers become builders. Apply your coursework to a 60-person team competing on a national stage.
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