The University of Toledo’s College of Engineering will showcase its academic programs, student opportunities and research in electric vehicles and emerging technologies during EVIS America next week, according to a release from UToledo News.
EVIS America, the North American debut of the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit after five editions in Abu Dhabi, kicks off with industry tours on Tuesday, Nov. 3, followed by a conference and innovation expo at the Glass City Center on Wednesday, Nov. 4, and Thursday, Nov. 5, according to UToledo News. UToledo’s showcase runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 3 during an EVIS America industry tour at the College of Engineering.
Highlights will include the university’s newly established Electric Vehicle Club, a multidisciplinary student organization that invites students to design, build and engage with emerging electric mobility technologies, and Rocket Motorsports, the student organization that annually designs and builds a Formula One-style racecar from scratch for a major regional competition at Michigan International Speedway each May, according to UToledo News.
“The University of Toledo College of Engineering is preparing students for high-impact careers in the mobility sector while supporting its rapidly evolving workforce,” Dr. Mohammad Elahinia, dean of the UToledo College of Engineering, said in the university’s release. “EVIS America is a valuable opportunity for our students to engage in industry innovation while celebrating our own leadership in research and experience-based educational opportunities.”
The conference will explore electric vehicles, alternative fuels, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, among other topics, with conference sessions, panels and an innovation expo connecting attendees with organizations working across the industry, according to UToledo News. UToledo said it will showcase student and faculty engagement in robotics, electric vehicles, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems.
UToledo noted in its release that it is the only R1 university in Northwest Ohio, a top-tier research designation, and that the summit’s North American debut lands in a region with a deep automotive manufacturing heritage and a growing role in the future of transportation.
Tickets and the full three-day agenda are available through the EVIS America website, according to UToledo News. UToledo students, faculty and staff can use the code UTOL100 for a $200 full conference rate, the university said.
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