LOW, SLOW, & CLEAN

Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy (SAVA), a 7th-12th grade public charter school, will build its tirst electric vehicle (EV), a customized 1964 Chevrolet impala with an all-electric drivetrain and a hydraulically operated suspension system. The suspension allows each corner of the chassis to have individually controlled height adjustment. The lowrider holds significant cultural relevancy within communities of color, and will be built by youth in an underserved community with guidance by academic, private, and public sector partners. This demonstration project will support the development of a new EV pathway within SAVA's Transportation department. The project utilizes the latest in engineering tools and resources for design and development, creating useful course content for education and training. This type of culturally significant E project will promote awareness and adoption of Ev vehicles within communities of color, and will be the first EV lowrider to be showcased in traditional lowrider car shows.