UK to host 2nd annual electric vehicle contest for kids

Electric vehicles are picking up in popularity, and a contest this weekend will put what could be the next generation of scientists to the test. At the University of Kentucky Saturday, teams of 4^th through 6^th graders will race each other with electric vehicles they put together. It’s UK’s Center for Applied Energy Research 2^nd annual Gen-EV statewide championship. Organizer Sheila Medina called it an incredible development program for the kids.

“They learn how to read blueprints, they learn all about different types of tools. And they use the tools the cars come in, totally apart. And they totally assemble the vehicle.”