In a commendable feat, the Electric Vehicles Team of KIIT Deemed to be University emerged as the ‘Overall Winner’ of Efficycle-2020 in SAE-NIS (Advance Electric Category) of the Skyline Racing. In addition, the team was also adjudged as the Best Design Compliance, Best CAE Winner and Best Cost & Business plan. It was chosen for this coveted award from among more than 100 participating teams in the competition.
Notably, this was the very first event in this segment and the team was overwhelmed to acquire this position in the competition, where it also showcased its talents and preparations. The victory further glorifies the name of KIIT Deemed to be University at the global stage in the category of Students’ Electric Vehicles Competition.
Prof. (Er.) Isham Panigrahi, Dy. Director, KIIT Student Research Centre and faculty adviser had guided the team in its each and every footstep. Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS has congratulated the team for its praiseworthy achievement.
Earlier, the Team attempted for the “FSEV Formula Bharat contest” and bagged the overall position of second runners up in FS India (International Event). The team was chosen for this award from many qualified contestants (Over 35+ Qualified Formula Student Electric Vehicles Teams participated across the Globe). The team also was successful in acquiring the overall 3rd position in the contest. In addition, it made its mark in various sub-divisions: 1st in DSS Report, 3rd in Procurement Report, 5th in Electrical Package Report, and 10th in Management Report.