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Gen-EV is a project-based, electric race car building curriculum open to public and private schools across Kentucky.

Teams from elementary to high-school work together to fund, construct, brand, and decorate an electric-powered racecar. They then compete against other schools for all the glory and fun! Students learn critical thinking, teamwork, and important STEM skills that will be vital for leading the next generation – a generation full of electric vehicles. Email our director below for more information!

2 PROGRAMS. 1 MISSION.

Gen-EV offers two distinct programs based on skill level and age. Both encourage teamwork, build mechanical skills, and critical thinking. Click for more information on each.

The Goblin Car Program

Ages 9-12 | Skill Level: Moderate | Max Speed: 15mph | Build Time: 15hrs

The F-24 Program

Ages 12-18 | Skill Level: Expert | Max Speed: 25mph | Build Time: 30hrs

GEN-EV PARTICIPANTS

Last year we had 18 schools participate in our Goblin Program! We look forward to a higher number this year. Help us turn more of the state blue by joining us! Click on individual schools to see their Gen-EV webpages or Facebook posts.

KIDS LOVE GEN-EV.

GROWNUPS DO TOO.

“How many 9-year-olds do you know that can follow a wiring diagram or develop a budget for a program? The Gen-EV program is a wonderful display of teamwork, sportsmanship, and Kentucky ingenuity. I’m so proud of these kids!”

Shiela Medina

Gen-EV Director, UK Center for Applied Energy Research

“This is an amazing STEM project that is guiding our youngest FCPS students into a global realization of alternative energy resources, as well as building their engineering design concepts.”

Amanda Heltzel, Science Teacher

Maxwell Elementary School, Lexington, KY

“So much teamwork. A lot of these parts don’t go together with one set of hands. The kids have to work out a plan, work on mechanical skills, electrical skills, then put it all together.”

Greg Hudgins, Parent

Burgin Independent School, Mason County Kentucky

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

The Gen-EV program is a outstanding outlet for schools to promote project-based, stem learning in a fun and exciting way. Your kids will learn:

Basic Science Concepts

Project Planning

Teamwork

Tool Mastery

Racing Strategy

Budgeting + Planning

Environmental Stewardship

Project-Based Education

Job Applications

Critical Thinking

Presentation Skills

Fund Raising

Standard-Based NGSS Curriculum

Defending Concepts to Judges

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Art + Design

Upcoming Events

Goblin Race

5.20.2023

Goblin

Kroger Field, Lexington, KY

F-24 Race

Spring 2024

F-24

Location TBD

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Teacher Training

Dates TBD

Train

For Goblin & F-24 Program

Team Kentucky - EEC

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BECOME A SPONSOR!

There is a tremendous opportunity for industries and businesses to support Gen-EV. For more information, please contact David Melanson.

Sponsorship Information