"In Fall of 2014, twenty UCSC students gathered on campus to discuss the formation of an electric vehicle club. None of us knew what we wanted nor knew anything about each other other than the fact that we were passionate about electric vehicles. After a year of meetings and discussion, we decided call ourselves Formula Slug, a name that pays homage to the university’s friendly yet competitive nat
ure. We began efforts to construct our own electric vehicle and compete in the annual Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) Electric Competition every June against universities from around the world. This competition culminates in a race and design competition that tests all aspects of the vehicle including safety, performance, and endurance. Since we began, we’ve grown to over 100 members, making us one of the largest teams of our kind in the nation. The club is completely student-run, with the build and design process of the electric vehicle handled by our members. We manage everything from finance, to electronics and manufacturing. Although Formula Slug is still in its infancy, we’ve come a long way as an organization. We have plans for our FS team to continue growing in our mission to provide value to students, the university, and the Santa Cruz community. Development of sustainable transportation is something we can all benefit from, and Formula Slug wants to help get the ball rolling. With the support, the expertise, and the resources of Santa Cruz, we are working to make our community a more sustainable place to live in." A revised excerpt from an article written by one of our very own members, Kunal Dhillon. http://www.santacruztechbeat.com/2016/01/28/formula-slug-electric-cars-are-the-future-and-were-building-it/
