(Part of Automotive Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
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Released in 2020.
The 2011 Junior Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn about simple and compound machines, and alternate fuels. Then build a small alternate fuel car and test how it moves.
Quick Links:
Activity Choices, Meeting Plans, Solo Scouts,
Uniform Placement, GSUSA Info & Links
Our Summary* of Requirements:
- Understand what Simple and Compound Machines are and how all six kinds of Simple Machines are in a vehicle.
- Learn about alternative fuels and design a vehicle that uses one.
- Make a working vehicle.
- Test the prototype and see what could be improved.
- Share not only your protype, but the results from your test.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
Activity Choices
Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!
- Do five Required Activities:
- Pick one Simple and Compound Machines activity.
- Pick one Alternate Fuel Design activity.
- Pick one Small Car activity.
- Pick one Test Car activity.
- Pick one Share Car Test Results activity.
Available Troop Meeting Plans
- (1) 90 Min Mtg – Basic Meeting Plan by The Badge Archive
- (2) 90 Min Mtgs – GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan
- Mtg 1: Simple Machines, Engineer Vehicle with Alternative Fuel
- Mtg 2: Build Prototype, Test Prototype, Share Prototype and Test Results
How to earn individually as a Solo Scout?
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Juniors” from GSHS
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Automotive Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge and goes on the troop number side of the vest – Click Here to see Junior diagrams and details on where to place it or sash placement.
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GSUSA Information and Details
There are five steps needed to complete this badge, found on the Girl Scout Shop description or searching the GSUSA Badge Explorer. Information on the official requirements can also be found on the Scout’s Honor Wiki.
Printed Booklets
Booklet and VTK Information(Coming Soon)- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet
Other Non-GSUSA Resources
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
(No official Groups)
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Click Here -> To see information References:
Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Automotive Engineering 1.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Automotive Engineering 2.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Roberts, Rachel. Junior the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
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