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 IEEE Elevate is a program designed to empower students and early-career professionals by serving as a launchpad for their first meaningful steps toward a successful career. The program offers short-term, fixed-duration projects and engagement opportunities where students work under the guidance of academic, research, or industry professionals.
As part of the IEEE Elevate: Drones and Mobility event, students and participants had the opportunity to visit the Laboratorio Institucional de Análisis de Vehículos y Movilidad Sostenible (LIAVMS) at Escuela Politécnica Nacional. The IEEE VTS Escuela Politecnica Nacional Joint Chapter organized the event.
Participating Joint Chapter members at the end of the event, with Joint Chapter and IEEE TEC banners.
During the visit, attendees observed a braking system test conducted on passenger vehicles (see images below). This test evaluates the performance of both the service brake (on front and rear wheels) and the parking brake (on rear wheels only). Vehicles are positioned on a roller platform, where the wheels rotate and the system determines the moment to apply the brakes. The computer then reads and displays the braking force values, which are checked against acceptable safety standards.
In addition, the lab presented ongoing pilot tests involving electric vans intended for use in Quito’s historic center. These tests include load endurance, slope-start performance, and urban displacement efficiency, highlighting key aspects of integrating sustainable mobility solutions into the city's infrastructure.
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