HEVs at the University of Tulsa

Hybrid Hurricane    Tulsa Paradyne    Proxima    Insight    Trio

Hurricane Motor Works was founded in 1991 as an undergraduate "design and build" research project. To this day, the project is undergraduate led and organized. We receive advice and guidance from two principal advisors:

• Dr. John Henshaw, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

• Dr. Robert Strattan, Professor of Electrical Engineering

As mentioned previously, Hurricane Motor Works' primary goal is education. Undergraduate students receive the opportunity to investigate real world design and manufacturing experiences. This project promotes team building, collaborative engineering, creativity and communication--these concepts are fundamental to the success of any engineer in today's workplace.

Hurricane Motor Works Goals

• Provide an exciting hands-on educational undergraduate research experience

• Promote team building, collaborative engineering, creativity and communication

• Educate students, the University community and the public about the benefits of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technology

• Develop HEV prototypes to demonstrate the feasibility of fuel-friendly technology