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Tap&Go EV extends warm congratulations to the accomplished SFU Engineering students on completing their Capstone Projects. As a proud sponsor of Team EVPP (Electric Vehicle Power Products), Mark was present at the SFU Capstone Showcase on August 4th, eagerly observing the end results of their innovative EV Charging Pod and Solar Canopy Project.

The surge in electric vehicles (EVs) has presented a significant burden on local power grids, as the demand for charging reaches unprecedented levels. This challenge is further exacerbated by the scarcity of remote charging stations within the existing infrastructure. As electric vehicles have become more popular, the need for off-grid charging solutions is becoming more noticeable. Providing alternatives for charging off the traditional grid is essential to accommodate the growing prevalence of EVs and ensure their convenient use.

To address these challenges, EVPP’s project involved building an off-grid solution comprising 3 sub-systems:

• Solar Tracking – Designed to trail the sun’s path, the panels adeptly trace and tilt toward the direction with the most potent sunlight, guided by a worm gear assembly and motor-driven gears. Controlled by a regulating board, this system smoothly pivots with the aid of universal and ball joints.

• Solar Canopy – Capable of expansion to enhance solar capture area, the design incorporates an LDR photoresistor to replicate the sun’s tracking mechanism.

• Controller – Controls the power flow to charge a phone baXery, emulating a car baXery scenario, while also supplying the necessary power for the motor’s operation and tilt control.
With such creative and ground-breaking concepts displayed at the event, there is no doubt that a promising future lies ahead for these aspiring engineers.

The AWS Deep Racer Event is an excitng competition where developers of all levels can delve into the world of Machine learning. Participants are tasked with creating machine learning models to navigate autonomous race cars around a dynamic track in a cloud-based 3D racing simulator.

Olu’s accomplishment highlights his commitment and capacity to embrace and master new programming concepts. CongratulaLons once more, Olu! The Tap&Go Team is incredibly proud of this achievement.