Why Join Eco Illini Supermileage?
Eco Illini is where students turn classroom learning into real‑world engineering. Hands‑on and research‑driven projects challenge us to design, build, and think boldly.
Our team focuses on helping you grow technical and professional skills through involvement and offers various professional development opportunities. No experience required—just curiosity, teamwork, and the drive to make an impact.
How to Get Involved?
You can attend one of our general meetings at any time! We have three subteams to join, and we are happy to answer any questions. Just contact us!
Upcoming EVENTS
Monday, 5:00 pm at Siebel Center for Computer Science Rm 1404 – Weekly General Meeting (ME199)
Electrical: Mondays at 7:00 pm in ECEB Open Lab
Body: Wednesday at 4:00 pm in ESPL
Mechanical: Tuesdays at 7 pm at ESPL
Full Team Workday: Saturday 12 pm ESPL/ECEB Open Lab
What does each Subteam do?
Electrical
The Electrical Team designs and builds our vehicle’s core electronic systems, from motor control to battery management and driver displays.
Members create custom PCBs and gain experience with industry‑standard equipment in the ECE Open Lab. From ideation to realisation!
Body
The Body team focuses on creating our aerodynamic carbon fibre monocoque, manufacturing the composite entirely in-house, and integrating with Electrical and Mechanical Systems.
Mechanical
The Mechanical team designs, manufactures, and tests all components in the car that experience forces! Our mechanical team’s focus this year is on drivetrains, braking systems, steering systems, and structural mounts.