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See the Pratical Utility Platform (PUP) in action.


2013 PUP Summary Video



Big Ten Network Video Clip: BTN LiveB1G: Purdue - Student-Built Utility Vehicle



2012 PUP Construction in Cameroon (African Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies--ACREST)


Students constructed the 2nd generation prototype (also shown in the competition and water pumping video below) in Cameroon during May, 2012.

2012 PUP (BUV) Competition and Poster (Photo slideshow from the April 20-21, 2012 Competition)


Senior Design Poster

2011 PUP (BUV) Construction in Cameroon (African Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies--ACREST)


Working on the frame The finishing touches Using the BUV to haul the generator down to the hydroelectric power plant

2011 PUP (BUV) Competition



2010 PUP (BUV) Construction in Cameroon (African Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies (ACREST)

The wood BUV up on wheels

2010 PUP (BUV) Competition


2009 PUP (BUV) Modifications and Testing in Cameroon (African Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies (ACREST)



2008 PUP (BUV) Competition