Competition for electric, hybrid, and bio-diesel vehicles
Students, hobbyists, and owners of production cars welcome.
21st CAC to be held in the shadow of Beaver Stadium, home of Joe Paterno, one of college football's living legends.
The main Penn State campus at State College is the site for the Best and most complete Electric vehicle Competition in the U.S., following in the tradition of the American Tour de Sol. Come for Real world around town competition with V2G included plus autocross and range testing on Penn State Track.
The competition concludes Sunday May 23rd with long range track testing and the challenging "Tour de Thor" (a mountainous 200 mile plus run) for bio-diesel vehicles and long range EV's like the Tesla.
Dr. Joel Anstrom leads a tour of one of the shops in the Transportation Research Lab complex.
Competitors, spectators and volunteers are all welcome.
For information contact Dr. Joel Anstrom
Charles and Frank Duryea were bicycle makers with an interest in the potential of gasoline-powered vehicles, building their first automobile in 1893. Later they designed and patented the Duryea, one of the first gasoline powered cars. They would participate in the first automotive races and form one of the first companies to build and sell gas cars.
For over 40 years, Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles has celebrated classic automobiles each Labor Day weekend. The event currently features over 500 vehicles, from pedal cars to Model T's. The event ends with awards, from Best Antique to Best Modified. Duryea Days is a true community event, with activities for the whole family.
Be sure to mark your calendars for May 21-23, 2010 for next year's 21st CAC at Penn State!
Tour del Sol
Tour del Sol was the inspiration for 21st CAC. Starting in 1989, the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association organized the annual Tour del Sol with the goal of "Driving Toward Zero Carbon Emissions." Tour de Sol showcased the progress made toward the production of green vehicles. The high-profile event allowed car companies to show case environmentally friendly vehicles, and challenged students and entrepreneurs to build one-of-a-kind vehicles that reduce gasoline dependence.
The week-long event featured a weekend "green car show" and several competitions with cash prizes. The show highlighted hybrid, natural gas, biofuel, electric and fuel cell vehicles from major car companies like Honda, Toyota and Ford.
EEVC Meetings
If you have an interest in the potential of electric power or wouild like to share your experience with alternative energy, join us at our monthly meeting. Our meetings feature informal discussions and presentations, featuring members' latest projects and the latest EV news. Many club members are recognized experts in the field and are always ready to give advice to those who have questions. Anyone with interest is welcome to attend. Meetings are held second Wednesday of the month except in July and August.
Phone: 814.863.890
Email: janstrom@engr.psu.edu 
Go to the Penn State 21st CAC webpage
