Archive for Bridgestone

Open House

By Minddrive Team
Monday, August 15th, 2011

Last Saturday, more than 150 people toured the MINDDRIVE shop, visited with students and viewed the two electric car projects. One of the day’s highlights was the presentation of a $4,000 check by Larry Carl, executive vice president of the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Kansas City. Students prepared a video presentation and designed T-shirts that were sold to raise money. Steve Rees and Linda Buchner gave a special thanks to Steve Karbank and Phil Kirk for their generous support of the program.

 

Categories : 2011 Project Reynard, Bridgestone, Events

Bridgestone’s Texas Proving Ground

By Tom Strongman
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

In January, 2010, Steve Rees challenged seven students and 11 mentors to convert a 2000 Lola Indy car to electric power, to design a body for it and to test its efficiency when complete. The group studied aerodynamics, physics and basic automotive technology. They designed a lightweight body covered with a clear plastic 3M material, installed 21 lithium-ion batteries and created a stunningly efficient electric vehicle. The project culminated with a trip to Bridgestone’s Texas Proving Ground, where the car recorded a miles-per-gallon equivalency of nearly 300 MPGe. At one point, while Read More→

Categories : 2010 Project Lola, Bridgestone, Testing

Bridgestone Executives Visit Kansas City

By Tom Strongman
Friday, April 30th, 2010

The team of mentors gathered with Marty and Jon for a group photo.

Marty Yurjevich and Jon Stuckey made a presentation to the students at DeLaSalle High School before taking a tour of the shop and getting a close-up look at the car project. The next day, Marty and Jon hosted the students and mentors at the IndyCar race at the Kansas Speedway.

 

Categories : 2010 Project Lola, Bridgestone

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