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Student team URE celebrates milestone: twentieth car is lighter and faster

Student team URE celebrates milestone: twentieth car is lighter and faster

June 26, 2026

New URE20 ready for races in the Czech Republic and Germany

URE20. Photo: URE

The twentieth race car in 23 years, developed by more than one hundred full-time and part-time students from University Racing Eindhoven (URE), weighs just 190 kilograms and reaches a top speed of 125 km/h. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds. This is the URE20 in a nutshell: the electric racing machine that was recently unveiled at Stadhuisplein in Eindhoven. Thanks to significant weight reduction and a new record top speed, the car is ready to compete this summer in the Formula Student competitions in the Czech Republic and Germany.

For the many students, alumni, partners, and staff who are part of the URE story, the unveiling of the twentieth model was not just the presentation of a new race car, but a special milestone for the oldest student team at TU/e. "We are extremely proud that, with this team, we have designed and built the twentieth URE race car," says URE team manager Bram van der Sar.

Countless hours

Over the past two decades, hundreds of students have dedicated countless hours to designing, producing, testing, and improving URE's race cars. Alumni have gone on to work at leading technology companies, automotive manufacturers, engineering firms, and motorsport organizations around the world. Many have remained involved as mentors, advisors, sponsors, or supporters.

More efficient

Visitors at Stadhuisplein saw not only a car that is lighter and faster than its predecessor, but also more efficient. This is partly due to a lighter, self-developed motor controller. This system determines how much power is sent to the motor and how fast the car drives, ensuring optimal motor performance. In addition, a redesigned autonomous system further improves the car's autonomous racing capabilities.

With these changes, URE hopes to perform strongly in the international Formula Student competition, one of the world's largest engineering design competitions. This year, URE will race in the Czech Republic and Germany. Last year, URE secured second place in the overall standings at the home race in Assen, out of 44 participating teams. This year, the Assen race is not on the calendar, as it will not take place due to budgetary reasons.

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