Speedy Super Bikes to Compete at ASME Human Powered Vehicle Challenge

NEW YORK, Apr. 22, 2013 - Student design teams from 32 colleges and universities will compete in the 2013 ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Human Powered Vehicle Challenge East to be held Apr. 26-28, in Big Rapids, Mich.

Ferris State University is the host for the popular event, in which students put aerodynamically designed vehicles through speed and endurance tests on designated courses throughout the university campus. The environmentally friendly pedal-powered prototypes will also be judged on maneuverability, practicality and design efficiency.

Going by such names as The Jayhawk and Purple Wind, the super bikes incorporate engineering innovations allowing optimum performance and functionality, as well as structural soundness and safety. The competition will feature the vehicles in a series of sprint, endurance, design and other events.

The sprint race is scheduled for Friday evening, Apr. 26, with the remaining events to be held on the weekend of Apr. 27-28.

HPVC East is one of four HPVC events that ASME is organizing in 2013. HPVC Latin America was held in February, and HPVC West took place Apr. 12-14 in San Jose, Calif. HPVC India is planned for December.

“The HPVC program provides an opportunity for engineering students to apply sound engineering principles to the development of fast and efficient transportation systems,” said Marc W. Goldsmith, president of ASME. “We look forward to an exciting and fun-filled event.”

Judges will award cash prizes and trophies to the top teams in each category. For information, visit Engineering Competitions Human Powered Vehicle Challenge

HPVC East Teams

1. Cairo University
2. Calvin College
3. Central Piedmont Community College
4. City College of New York
5. Daniel Webster College
6. Ferris State University
7. Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
8. Grove City College
9. Kansas State University
10. Mississippi State University
11. Missouri University of Science and Technology
12. Ohio Northern University
13. Roger Williams University
14. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
15. Rutgers University
16. Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
17. Southern Polytechnic State University
18. The College of New Jersey
19. Union College
20. United States Naval Academy
21. University of Akron
22. University of Central Florida
23. University of Florida
24. University of Kansas
25. University of Missouri, Kansas City
26. University of North Texas
27. University of Southern Indiana
28. University of Wisconsin, Madison
29. University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
30. Virginia Polytechnic and State University
31. West Virginia University

About ASME
ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world.