H2ICE
The Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2ICE) team is converting a four-cylinder, four-stroke internal combustion engine to run on hydrogen and/or a gasoline/ethanol mixture. The engine will be used to power a sustainable fuel hybrid vehicle.
Last year the H2ICE team decided to break away from the initial focus of converting a traditional ice resurfacer into a hydrogen operated resurfacer after learning this has already been achieved by the University of North Dakota. The new focus consisted of converting an internal combustion engine (ICE) to run on hydrogen (H2). Thus, the team adopted the acronym H2ICE, which tied in the foundation of the group with its new focus. This new focus led the H2ICE team to partner up with Michigan Tech’s ChallengeX enterprise who is exploring the use of a hydrogen combustion engine in their hybrid vehicles.
Battery Seperator Research Team
E-Gator
The E-Gator Team is a multidisciplinary team focused on improving and advancing the integration of PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cells into motor vehicles.
Energy Integration Team
The Energy Integration Team works with industry partners to investigate and implement novel strategies to reduce energy costs. Projects involve optimizing existing energy systems and analyzing the viability of alternative energy technologies.