Program Overview

Program Overview

The "Fuel the Green Car" masterclass is a comprehensive program designed to challenge students in the field of engineering and design. This program offers students the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge over several weeks, working alongside peers to design, build, and test their own sustainable car.

Program Details

• Duration and Schedule: The program takes place on Wednesday afternoons during weeks 20, 21, 22, and 23.
• Dates: The program is scheduled for May 13, May 20, May 27, and June 3.
• Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is March 31, 2025.
• Time: Sessions are held from 13:45 to 16:45 hours.
• Theme: The program focuses on Engineering & Design.
• Location: The program is hosted at the University of Twente campus.
• Cost:
  • For students from Pre-U partner schools: 95 per student.
  • For students from non-partner schools: 125 per student.

Program Content

The program includes:

• Designing, building, and testing a sustainable car using 3D model software.
• Short lectures and a visit to the UT student team 'HyDriven' in the Future Factory to prepare students for designing their own sustainable car.
• Applying the design cycle to create an efficient and sustainable car.

Requirements and Profile

• Required Subjects/Profile: There are no specific required subjects for participating in this Science Lab. However, related school subjects include physics or research and design, and a related profile is NT.

Outcomes

Upon completion of the masterclass, students will be able to:

• Name the pros and cons of different types of sustainable energy.
• Identify factors important for an efficient car.
• Explain the steps of the design cycle.
• Have developed their own set of requirements for a sustainable car.
• Describe the activities of the UT student team 'HyDriven'.

Participation

Students from Pre-U partner schools should register through their school's Pre-U coordinator. Students from non-partner schools can register individually, ensuring that a contact person at their school is informed, as the participation invoice will be sent to the school.