CUT’s  2^nd and 3rd-year Electrical and Mechanical Engineering students crowned the 2025 Eco-Vehicle Project 2.0-Bluetooth Race champions.

The Central University of Technology (CUT) 2^nd and 3rd-year Electrical and Mechanical Engineering students has once again proven their engineering prowess by securing a remarkable win at the recent Eco-Vehicle Project 2.0-Bluetooth Race event, hosted by the University of the Free State (UFS). Competing against several other institutions across the region, the CUT team claimed victory in the highly anticipated Bluetooth-Controlled Race. A key feature of this innovative event focused on sustainable transport and technology-driven solutions.

In action: the CUT team claimed victory in the highly anticipated Bluetooth-Controlled Race.

The Eco-Vehicle Project is a prestigious platform that challenges students from various institutions to design, build, and race environmentally friendly vehicles, integrating principles of engineering, creativity, and sustainability. The programme consists of cycles where the team acquire skills to be more empowered and upskilled in preparation for the main race in September. With the guidance of their Engineering Mediator, the team performed excellently well, winning the Drag Race and completing the Circuit Race in 1min49sec.

The team will also participate in the main event of the Eco-Vehicle Project 2.0, scheduled to take place on 27 September 2025, where they will once again showcase their passion for sustainable engineering and cutting-edge design and compete against other institutions such as UNISA, NMU and UFS (Bloemfontein, Qwaqwa and South Campus).

 “Winning this Bluetooth race was a proud moment for all team members. It was not just about the speed, but precision, collaboration, innovation and problem-solving under pressure. Furthermore, this victory is more than just a trophy; it is a celebration of how far young engineers can go when creativity meets practical skills. It is also a testament to CUT’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of problem-solvers who are ready to take on global challenges with locally grown solutions. We are excited to keep that momentum going as we prepare for the main event in September,” said Revelation Jr Mokgakala, Engineering Mediator and Team Leader, CUT Eco-Vehicle 2.0 team.

He added that the team is also open to sponsors. “We are robustly trying to raise funds and would appreciate any kind of support from sponsors to meet our required needs. Thank you in advance to all people who are willing to sponsor us to carry on with this innovative course.”

Uploaded: 30 May 2025