Micro-Electric Vehicle Competition
Wednesday, May 8
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 4:00 p.m.
Yazaki North America, Inc.
6801 Haggerty Road, Canton
Register by Thursday, April 11
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are a central focus of SAE Detroit Sections’ K-12 programs. This year marks 26 years for this competition which provides an opportunity for students to build a mini-vehicle and compete with other schools for cash prizes.
There are three award categories in the competition: Performance, Design, Overall Winning School, and Rookie. The Performance Competition is a multi-heat, double elimination head-to-head race. The Design Competition is based on a written paper and an oral presentation. The Overall Winning School Competition is based on accumulated total points per school from both the Performance and Design events. Teams must build a small vehicle to be powered by one AA alkaline battery capable of pulling a weighted trailer up a steep incline faster than the other competitors to advance.
Teachers can prepare for this competition as an after-school activity or part of a classroom curriculum.
Overall Winning School
First Place – $2,000
Second Place – $1,500
Third Place – $1,000
Performance (Capacitor and Non-Capacitor Class) top three teams
First Place – $200
Second Place – $150
Third Place – $100
Design (top three teams)
First Place – $200
Second Place – $150
Third Place – $100
ROOKIE $500
NEW: For schools who have never participated in the competition. The school with the highest number of points in the Performance or Design category will with this award.
The first 10 schools that register will receive a $100 travel stipend. Must be present to receive.
2019 Invite
2019 Rules
Sponsorship Details
2018 Micro-Electric Vehicle Competition Winners
For more information, email Roxanne Loeffler or call (248) 324-4445 ext. 3.
Sponsored by Dana Incorporated, DENSO, and Yazaki North America, Inc.
