A Nelson Intermediate team took out two of the top spots at the Nelson Marlborough Evolocity last week.
The programme, which has been running for a decade, challenges students to create an electric vehicle from scratch.
Evolocity national coordinator Shannon Wildman says that could be a kart or a bike, with two categories for motor size – 350watt or two kilowatt usually for teams who have competed before.
With 14 teams registered to attend on Thursday, the event is growing in popularity in the region.
Nelson Intermediate team Fast and Furious claimed top prize for their car made from two bike frames and tent poles, complete with horn and lighting.
The took out the Showstopper award and overall prize for vehicle performance. They were also awarded second place for engineering design.
A part of the Showstopper category, teams are tasked with utilising recycled materials wherever possible. The team were really happy with their design.
“It steers really well, it’s fast, and efficient,” Asher says.
Help was provided from parents and a neighbour who was willing to pass on his many skills learned during years or tinkering.
