We have the research, training and infrastructure needed for growth.
North Carolina's extensive tech and manufacturing infrastructure, comprehensive workforce development network and exceptional educational opportunities ensure people and companies have what they need to Thrive.
North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR)
Designed to exacting standards, the North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR) is an independent, non-profit center devised to meet the ever-evolving product research, testing and development demands of the automotive industry. State sponsorship and affiliation with North Carolina’s university and community college system offers exceptional opportunities for matching the innovative talents of the world’s automotive industry with the research capacity and business development resources of the State of North Carolina.
NC Motorsports and Automotive Research Center (NCMARC)
Supports the motorsports and automotive industries through education emphasizing experimental learning, research and community involvement.
Motorsports Management Program
The first four-year degree program in the U.S. to focus on the business and management aspects of motorsports.
North Carolina’s Community College System
More than 75 percent of the campuses have automotive-related training programs, with programs such as Automotive Systems Technology, Automotive Management, Motorsports Technology and Management.
Alternative Fuel and Vehicle Incentive Program
Designed to promote the use of alternative fuel with the ultimate goal to reduce U.S. dependency on foreign oil and improve air quality.
Advanced Transportation Energy Center (ATEC) at the FREEDM Center
The mission of the Advanced Transportation Energy Center is to develop fundamental and enabling technologies that will facilitate the electric power industry to actively manage and control a large amount of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) and plug-in electric vehicles (PEV). ATEC is based at the Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Center at North Carolina State University.
AeroDyn Wind Tunnel
Provides thorough, accurate and convenient full-scale wind tunnel testing designed specifically for racecars.
Honda R&D Americas, Honda Aircraft
Provides product engineering, prototype development and testing and is involved in the continuous development of first-class power equipment products.
Lotus Engineering R&D
Provides a range of services to many of the world’s car manufacturers and automotive suppliers, including initial concept, project design through development and full production prototypes.
NASCAR Technical Institute
Provides skills needed to become a NASCAR technician with core programs pertaining to the basic skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair mechanical electrical malfunctions.
Toyota Racing Development
Consists of a 35,000-square-foot facility housing the company’s NASCAR competition group and chassis engineering operations.
Windshear, Inc.
Houses the most advanced publically available wind tunnel in the world in a 40,000-square-foot scale, rolling road facility.
