ABB Powers Electric Racing Success with Flowery Branch High School

ABB’s Flowery Branch Motor Plant partners with Flowery Branch High School to bring innovation to the racetrack. Through the Georgia Electrathon program, students gain real-world experience designing, building, and racing electric vehicles with guidance and support from ABB’s engineering team.

Key Points

  • ABB’s NEMA Motors Division supports Flowery Branch High School’s STEAM racing program for the second year.
  • The program encourages teamwork, creativity, and hands-on learning in science and engineering.
  • The collaboration showcases ABB’s commitment to education and sustainable technology.
  • Students design and build electric vehicles to compete in the Georgia Electrathon endurance race.
  • ABB provided a 1 HP, 24V permanent magnet DC motor and technical mentorship.
  • Flowery Branch High School achieved a second-place finish in 2022 and aims to improve in upcoming races.