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→