11 May 2023
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Story Leonie Bolleurs
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Join the UFS on 13 May 2023 at 09:00 (student performances at 09:00 and race at 10:15) on the road around the UFS Odeion School of Music for the annual Kovsie ACT Eco-Vehicle Race. Don't miss out on this incredible display of endurance; support your favourite team to victory!
Kovsie ACT at the University of the Free State (UFS) is presenting the sixth Kovsie Eco-Vehicle Race this year.
Come and show your support for our students who will be representing our colleges and three campuses, along with the Central University of Technology. Be a part of the action:
Date: Saturday 13 May 2023
Time: 09:00 Performances by student artists
Time: 10:15 Official start of Eco-Vehicle Race
Venue: UFS Odeion School of Music parking area
The Eco-Vehicle Race represents the last phase of a nine-month co-curricular skills programme, providing our students with a set of skills that prepare them for the world of work.
In this programme where students are equipped with basic knowledge and skills on sustainable energy, they get the opportunity not only to race the eco-vehicles, but to also understand the workings of the vehicle, which is critical for repairs done by the team during the race.
Our students will be competing in three events:
- Obstacle course: Teams will be challenged by obstacles to test their control over the car.
- Smart lap: A timed lap in which the drivers take the main track for the first time.
- Endurance race: The teams need to finish as many laps as possible using the least amount of energy in 45 minutes.
The winners of the three events will each receive a trophy. There will be a trophy for the best pit stop as well as a spirit cup for the team with the best energy and support from the audience.
Come and support our students as they showcase their ingenuity and endurance. Don't miss out on the action! For more information,
click here to
contact Jady Carelse.
Car manufacturers will also exhibit hybrid/electric vehicles; come and view the exhibition and learn more about how these cars work and their benefits.