They created green vehicles in the virtual world, and in the coming months 17 collegiate teams get physical in the second phase of a three-year, government-industry sponsored challenge...
Testing/Simulation: Automotive Engineering International
Hugues Marceau, a student from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, uses model-based design technology to test a virtual version of the team's vehicle before the actual design is assembled. EcoCAR, established by the U.S. Department of Energy, has more than 25 government and industry sponsors providing hardware, software, training, and support to the college teams.