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The final countdown…
As the final day of racing begins, teams are anxious to make sure they get all the track time due to them – and, of course, to make their mark on the competition.
This competition is not just about winning though. The N5 team (73) from Paskistan, which is one in only four teams using ethanol, is just as interested in building a relevant technology. “We chose ethanol because it is cheap, practical and has low emissions,” says team lead Ibrahim Nihal, “it is also a cheap and practical fuel that is abundant in our country.”
While the record for this category is much bigger, N5 is only able to get 150 kilometres from a litre of ethanol in their tests in Karachi, and are aiming for 160 kilometres. Still, they are not discouraged: “This is a very challenging task, and a lot of work is required to master the technology,” says Nihal. “We are excited about going out there, getting some exposure and taking part.”
Team UTP ZEV II (304) from Malaysia would like to win their Prototype category, but they almost seem more enthusiastic about having a shot at an off-track award for the best team. “We are such a dynamic, fun team,” says team member Nor Basirah Roslan. “Plus our design is special, very futuristic, and we’re the very first team ever to use polycarbonat, which is light, durable and strong.
"We continue to be impressed each year by how the students in this region are constantly outdoing themselves by coming up with clever, innovative designs that aim to break new ground in energy efficiency," says Shell Eco-marathon Asia general manager Mavis Kuek. "It is encouraging to see so many of our youths taking advantage of this platform to create innovative urban mobility solutions to meet the energy challenges of tomorrow. We wish them the best of luck on the final day of the competition."
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