The purpose of this website is to inform and monitor the progress of the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) 27. Macomb Community College is engineering and building a full electric vehicle incorporating state-of-the-art electric-drive components. The vehicle of choice is a replica 1927 Model T Roadster using a fiberglass body with custom built tubular frame.

This project will receive attention through various media outlets including local newspapers, national news, and performance/trade magazines. And it will be exhibited at many local events during and after the build to demonstrate electric-drive technology.

Macomb Community College 1927 Formula T-Rat
This video tells the story of designing and building a 1923 T-Rat Formula Roadster at Macomb Community College using state-of-the-art technologies. NEHR Speedcraft deserves much of the credit for guiding us through from start to finish, including helping us jump hurdles that naturally occur in any manufacturing project.

CONTACT

Gary Walters
Professor
Macomb Community College
586-445-7343 waltersg@macomb.edu

Jim Carlson
Professor
Macomb Community College
586-445-7473 carlsonj@macomb.edu


SPONSORS
Here's the current list of sponsors joining in on this ground breaking project.


February 2012: The new semester brings in a new group with fresh ideas and energy. Things are on track and we are excited to see what this group will accomplish. Stay tuned!

BEV27 NEWS


Art-to-Part: Review this brief presentation of a real world Project Based Learning experience! | read |

July 2011: The motor is here and parts are being made!
| See Photo Gallery |

"At Macomb" Spring 2011 Newsletter | read |

Automation Alley: Macomb Community College Awarded $1.4M Grant to Bolster Electrification of Auto Industry | read |

Crain's Detroit Business: Macomb Community College grant to establish Center for Advanced Automotive Technology | read |

Macomb Community College News: Macomb Community College Awarded $1.4M Grant to Bolster Electrification of Auto Industry | read |

KICKOFF MEETING: Macomb Community College and NEHR Speedcraft conducted the Kickoff Meeting for the BEV27 Project on January 15, 2011. Great time had by all! We have a real talented and motivated group that is ready to 'plug it in' and get started.


SEMESTER WRAP-UP MEETING: Macomb Community College and NEHR Speedcraft conducted the Semester Wrap-Up Meeting for the BEV27 Project on May 14, 2011. We reviewed a lot of great progress in such a short time. Much more to come!