Center for Automotive Research

Smart Cities Talk shows the future role of a connected campus

.... Students are at center of ‘amazing moment’ to help develop new technologies   Students who want to learn more about The Ohio State University’s role as a smart campus in the heart of a smart city recently filled a classroom to hear... | LEARN MORE

TRC hosts EcoCAR teams for emissions testing

For the past two weeks Ohio State’s EcoCAR 3 team , as well as 15 other EcoCAR 3 student competition teams from around North America participated in the Emissions Testing Event at Transportation Research Center (TRC Inc.). As an EcoCAR 3 sponsor, TRC Inc. | LEARN MORE

Motorsports Machine Shop gets fixer upper treatment

For many students, the Motorsports Garage located behind CAR is their second home-dedicating countless hours working with their teammates to prepare their vehicles for competition. The garage not only houses the teams work spaces but a machine shop for the students to utilize as well. | LEARN MORE

Tire and surface interaction drives interest for masters student

When asked why he chose to study engineering, Ryan Walton quickly replied "cars and physics!" "I got into cars as soon as I started driving and I developed an enjoyment of physics and a better understanding of the physical world in high school. I thought... | LEARN MORE

Formula Buckeyes teach engineering to middle school students

The Formula Buckeye SAE team recently partnered up with the PAST Foundation in Columbus to teach a group of 10 middle school students about designing and building fuel cells through an initiative led by the Society of American Engineers (SAE) International. In... | LEARN MORE