Automotive Design Studio

Hands-on project-based 30-week course that will expose students to metal fabrication, electric vehicle systems, steering design, braking, automotive design, rolling-resistance, robotics, synthetic molding, and much more in a mentor-based team environment. Learn about cutting-edge technologies while working on or building electric cars!

Highlights

Complete first 3D-printed 600lb robotic three-wheeled cycle-car you can drive.
Design, build, and work on electric race cars driven by students who compete against other high schools all over the state of Kansas in the Kansas Electrorally.
Complete the restoration of a classic 1965 Chevy Corvair Corsa convertible and install an all-electric drivetrain that includes two high-powered AC electric motors and powered by batteries from a Tesla.
Complete update of the electric drivetrain for a classic 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia to include two high powered DC motors and an updated extended-life CALB Lithium-Ion battery pack.

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The MINDDRIVE appliction is straight forward, and meant to find out information about the student’s interest and involvements. Applications for our Saturday core programs, the Automitive Design Studio and MINDDRIVE Productions, are accepted prior to enrollment of September/October of the current school year. Students interested in becoming a part of MINDDRIVE can contact us directly, or speak to a school teacher, counselor or principal.