Results & Recap: Dartmouth's 20th Annual Formula Hybrid+Electric Competition

"This year's competition went really well," said Mike Chapman, Director of FH+E. "The number of registered teams was a respectable twenty-five, although it was disappointing that the team from India wasn't able to make the trip due to visa issues."

The teams competed with the hybrid and electric high-performance race cars they designed and built over the previous ten months. To make it "on-track," vehicles had to pass numerous technical and safety inspections, but even teams that don't see the track gain valuable problem-solving and teamwork skills.

"The teams came very well prepared this year. Almost half of the thirteen teams at Sunday's electrical pre-tech session passed inspection," said Chapman. "Overall, the teams were enthusiastic and energized and the cars were well-designed and constructed."

This year, the awards were expanded so that leading teams of each event received trophies: Design, Project Management, Acceleration, Autocross, and Endurance. "Awarding the challenge coins sponsored by the IEEE History Section in honor of FH+E's 20th year to the 'unsung heroes' of each team was also a hit with the students," added Chapman.

2026 Results

Electric Class

• 1st Place: Carnegie Mellon
• 2nd Place: The University of Akron
• 3rd Place: University of Calgary

Hybrid Class

• 1st Place: University of Wyoming
• 2nd Place: Milwaukee School of Engineering

Summary Scores

Awards List