October 2002
Autodesk donates $30,000 of CAD Software. BUV in Popular Mechanics article
September 2002
Automotive executive breaks record for IAT's largest donation.
August 2002
Professor Doug Acheson and Valeriy Yasinskiy (Purdue-Indianapolis) presented the BUV Project at the 6th International Conference on Engineering Design and Automation Conference in Hawaii. Paper
Professor Acheson also presented the BUV Project at the International Conference on Engineering Technology Research in South Africa. South Africa Paper
July 2002
Briggs & Stratton and Kohler Engines agree to provide engines for the 2003 student teams.
June 2002
Educational Channel begins airing 1 hr TV feature on BUVs titled “Uniquely Indiana”.
May 2002
Purdue Indianapolis (IUPUI) wins 2nd Annual BUV Design Competition. News coverage by local ABC/NBC affiliates.
April 2002
Romania prototype BUV completed (4th IAT prototype)
March 2002
Meeting with new BUV builder in Atlanta (El Burro)
Feburary 2002
IAT attends International Powersports Show