The e-HPV Competition

ASME’s e-Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (e-HPVC), is an engineering design and innovation competition that gives students the opportunity to network and apply engineering principles through the design, fabrication, and racing of human powered vehicles.   

Events

Design Event

Each team’s design will be scored by the judges on the following criteria:

  • Application of sound engineering principles and practices
  • Written Report
  • Technical Presentation
  • Performance Safety Video
  • Static Judging of Completed Vehicle

    Drag Event

    This event is a 1-vs-1, direct elimination drag race tournament from a standing start. Teams will be scored on vehicle top speed.

    Endurance Event

    This event is a 2.5 hour road race with a rolling LeMans-style start. The race includes the following challenges/obstacles:

    • Hairpin Turns
    • Rumble Strip
    • Slalom Section
    • Speed Bump
    • Parcel Pickup & Delivery
    • Weighted Trailer (optional)
    • Hill Climb