NXP Hosts EcoCAR 3 Advanced Vehicle Technology Workshop in Austin

NXP Semiconductors N.V. hosts the winter workshop for the EcoCAR 3 Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition (AVTC) at NXP’s campus in Austin, TX. EcoCAR 3 is a four-year collegiate engineering program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors (GM) that gives students the chance to redesign, build and demonstrate cutting-edge, eco-friendly automotive technologies in the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro.

As a 15-year sponsor and the exclusive chip provider to the competition, NXP is providing its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology to the students to support autonomous or self-driving functions in their vehicles this year.

“As global competition continues to increase, the auto industry must recognize the critical need for multi-dimensional graduates across many disciplines, from engineering to business,” said Kurt Sievers, EVP and GM of the Automotive business at NXP. “This isn’t just about a new car; this is about building tomorrow’s capabilities that will evolve the way we live. Just think, one of these students could come up with the next big innovation in self-driving cars, paving the way toward a safer future for all of us.”