The second UAE Electric Vehicle Grand Prix for high school teams is being held in Abu Dhabi, on March 2. All photos: Vidhyaa Chandramohan for The National
Pupils from the UAE, US, Egypt and Italy are taking part in the UAE EVGP, at Al Forsan International Sports Resort
There are teams from 21 UAE schools, five from the US, and one team apiece from Egypt and Italy
Pupils cheer their teams during Grand Prix
Fine-tuning the cars, during the event
The pupils are guided by teachers and technical experts
The teams build single-person electric cars from standard kits, with room for innovation and customisation