Established in 1988 by the U.S. Department of Energy and Argonne National Laboratory in partnership with North America’s automotive industry, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions™ (AVTCs) are multi-year collegiate engineering programs that serve as DOE’s flagship workforce development program.

The AVTC program is North America’s premier collegiate automotive engineering competition, providing an unparalleled, hands-on educational experience that has transformed the traditional classroom environment into a hub for automotive innovation. AVTCs provide a real-world training ground for the next generation of automotive engineers and industry leaders.

For over three decades, AVTCs have embodied the spirit of American automotive ingenuity, with more than 32,000 students from 111 universities participating, many of whom have gone on to redefine the future of mobility.