Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Our students didn't just study engineering this year. They built an electric race car.

WPI's Formula SAE Electric team, 15 students across electrical, mechanical, and software engineering, designed, built, and drove a brand-new car from the ground up, finishing 4th in autocross at the Formula SAE Hybrid & Electric Competition at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. 🏆

Project manager and driver Max Mobley '26 said it best: "It's more than building a car." Live battery monitoring, real-time telemetry, throttle and braking strategy. This is project-based learning at its best.

We're incredibly proud of this team, and so is Inside Higher Ed, who featured Max and the program this week.

Check it out → https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/columns/just-explain-it-me/2026/06/01/college-students-and-race-cars-no-radio-shack-kits

The WPI aesthetic, as seen through the eyes of our social media photographer Awad '29.

As demand for electric vehicles grows, so does the need for better ways to recycle lithium-ion batteries. A new U.S. Department of Energy-supported research project at WPI aims to reduce the cost and complexity of battery recycling while helping recover critical materials needed for future EV production.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dv3PJE

When the hard work, late nights, and dedication lead to THIS moment 🎓

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