Cal Poly Future Fuels

Mission

Future Fuels is a multidisciplinary engineering club dedicated to developing and promoting sustainable energy technologies for transportation and agriculture. The club’s mission is to advance the use of alternative fuels and renewable power systems, including solar, electric, biodiesel, and ethanol, through hands-on design, fabrication, and testing of real-world projects. Through these projects, Future Fuels equips students with real-world skills in design, fabrication, electrical integration, and sustainable system development, preparing future engineers to lead in the transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions.

My Role

At Cal Poly’s Future Fuels Club, I contribute to the design, fabrication, and integration of innovative projects that demonstrate and advance the potential of alternative energy technologies. I’ve led the repair and maintenance of the diesel-to-EV tractor conversion, troubleshooting and restoring key electronic systems including hall sensors, battery management systems (BMS), and motor controllers. I’m also leading the design and manufacturing of a mobile solar power unit, a rugged, portable system engineered to provide reliable off-grid energy to Cal Poly’s Experimental Farm.

In addition to these projects, I regularly assist with other club initiatives such as the electric go-kart, electric dirt bike, and several new prototype builds that explore creative applications of renewable energy. My contributions often involve electrical integration, mechanical assembly, and fabrication. Through these projects, I’ve gained extensive experience in system design, electrical diagnostics, and collaborative fabrication.