For the eleventh time, school teams and youth groups from Wolfsburg and the surrounding area took part in the AkkuRacer competition. On the grounds around the phaeno and the station forecourt, they proved that they can build and control electrically powered vehicles with wheel hub motors and rechargeable batteries.

Seven teams competed on Saturday, May 24, in the course, sprint and endurance disciplines. Technology, design and a presentation of the vehicle were also judged by a panel of experts - to the delight of the spectators.

The project is a cooperation between Ostfalia University, the city of Wolfsburg and phaeno gGmbH. The aim is to promote an interest in technology and teach STEM skills in a practical way. The vehicles are built over the course of a school year by pupils in grades 8 to 10 and youth groups - with the support of teachers and Ostfalia students.

Participating teams:

Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Realschule Gifhorn
Heinrich Nordhoff Comprehensive School
Hoffmann-von-Fallersleben Realschule
Hehlingen Youth Fire Brigade
New School Wolfsburg
Ratsgymnasium Wolfsburg
Phoenix-Gymnasium
Winning categories:

Sprint: Phoenix Gymnasium (10.78 s)
Course: Phoenix Gymnasium (37.55 s)
Endurance: Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Realschule (67 laps)
Technology & Design: Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Realschule
Presentation: Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Realschule
Overall winner:

1st place: Phoenix Gymnasium
2nd place: Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Realschule
3rd place: Heinrich Nordhoff Comprehensive School (Team 1)