The activities of the automobile laboratory began in the 90's, having been developed several events, among which:

SEMINARS

The Automobile Laboratory was promoted and organized the following technical seminars in the automotive area:

I) one day with Ferrari

This seminar was held in May 2002 and joined several personalities and companies in the automotive world, with
emphasis on the participation of national representatives, Bridgestone, Shell, Ferrari and Formula 1 driver Pedro
Lamy. At this seminar was organized an exhibition with several car models Ferrari brand. This event was very
successful and a high participation of teachers, students, invited guests and others.

Fig.1 Poster of the seminar "A day with the Ferrari"

ii) Alternative Energies in Transport Vehicles

This event was held in October 2002 and involved several automotive companies, especially the Salvador
Caetano IMVT, SA, the Portuguese Association of Electric Vehicle, Fiat Auto Portuguesa, SA, Mercedes
Benz Portugal CA, SA, Automobiles Citroen SA ARAN - National Association of Motor Insurance, STCP -
Transport Society Collective of Porto and BP Portugues, SA. Also attended the “Instituto Superior Técnico”,
the Porto City Council and the Energy Directorate General. Topics discussed related to mobility, energy,
the environment and future strategies in relation to Transport means.

Fig.2 Poster of the seminar "Alternative Energy in Transport Vehicles"

iii) Auto Communication Technologies

This seminar was held in December 2005 and had a participation of 150 students and teachers, internal and external. In addition to the sessions of presentation technologies were conducted test sessions with equipment and vehicles provided by the LUSILECTRA VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT SA and GUTMANN MESSTECHIK.

Fig.3 Test session at the seminar "Auto Communication Technologies"

iv) National Automotive Sector Human Resources

This event was held in March 2006 under the ISEP job fair and was attended about 120 participants between
students and teachers.

The papers were presented by several automotive entities, namely, AFIA - Association of Manufacturers for
the Automotive  Industry, ANCIA - National Association of Automobile Inspection Centres, ARAN - National
Association of Motor Insurance, CACIA - Company Component Aveirense for Industry automotive, LUSILECTRA,
Vehicles and Equipment SA, Salvador Caetano IMVT, SA and STCP - Collective Transport Porto.

Fig.4 Poster of the seminar "Human Resources in the National Automobile Sector"

v) Green Cars

This technical event, held in January 2007 for 250 participants, focused on the technologies used in
environmentally friendly vehicles. Cars demo sessions were held available by the various brands present.
With the participation of BP Portugal, Portugal Honda, Toyota Caetano Portugal (Lexus and Toyota) and
Siva (VW). Cars demo and test drives sessions were held available.

Fig.5 general appearance of the auditorium and demo sessions at the seminar "Auto Communication Technologies"

vi) R & D in the Automotive Industry

This seminar, held in May 2007, allowed start the collaboration between the ISEP and automotive stakeholders,
in particular the company and Dalphimetal and Engineering Center CEiiA - Center for Excellence and Innovation
of the Automotive Industry.

Fig.6 general appearance of the auditorium at the seminar "R & D in the Automotive Industry"

vii) Development, Skills and Competition Car

The event, held on 31 October 2007, was developed in collaboration with the CEIIA (Centre for Excellence
and Innovation of the Automotive Industry), Retro concept, Toyota Caetano Portugal, SA (Grupo Salvador
Caetano) and PRMiniracing - Engineering Services.

They were discussed different issues related to the engineering and engineering professionals. It was
presented the project Portuguese Vinci GT, including the phases of its development, reverse engineering,
market requirements in the automotive sector and finally the requirements in the automotive competition.
The session was complemented with the static presentation of a Portuguese car developed by CEiiA
(Vinci GT) and a Juno SSE CN race car, with which it was possible to make a statement about some
operating parameters.

CAR COMPETITION

Participation in the Challenge Trophy Challenge Single

A team of DEM / ISEP students participated in the "Desafio Único Challenge 2007", with the
collaboration of some DEM teachers. This competition was part of the National Speed ​​Championship,
approved by FPAK - Portuguese Federation of Motor Racing and Karting.

This initiative simultaneously integrates knowledge necessary to any car preparation and support for
automotive competition, and engages students in an activity with an important social impact. It was
the result of a collaboration with Mundauto (FIAT dealer), BP; Lusilectra (Jonnesway); CIN; Camac;
DBE; Printed point; Selenia; RM; packets; Dagol; Rectisilva; Galuppo and Hotel Praia Mar. It was
noteworthy motivation and delivery of students as an important factor in absolute title win the trophy.

Fig.7 Preparation of the Fiat Uno ISEP made by students in Mundauto facilities

Fig.8 Elements of ISEP Team / Mundauto, race and Estoril podium (1st place)

Seminars, Workshops and Training Sessions

Since 2008, the automobile Laboratory organizes yearly workshops on road race, in partnership with
some teams and drivers, which themselves stand out:

1. PRMiniracing and pilot Paulo Ramalho, who has extensive experience in this sport activity, in
   particular in the National Mountain championship.
2. Loureiro & Jacinto & Motorsport with Nuno Batista (race car driver),
3. Veloso Motorport with Nuno Batista and Alonso race car drivers.

These workshops and training sessions are aimed at students from ISEP, particularly for students of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, aiming to raise awareness of a cross shape relevant aspects involved in automobile competition,
notably technical and sporting rules, characteristics techniques and a race car preparation. There was addressed issues
such as the interpretation of telemetry data, driving skills and some car set up adjustments.

These are excellent opportunity to promote training about motor sports among ISEP students.

ISEP / Paulo Ramalho (PrMiniracing) – 2008 – 2016

ISEP / Nuno Batista (Loureiro & Jacinto Motorsport) – 2008 - 2011

ISEP / Nuno Batista (Veloso Motorsport) - 2012