Day four wrap-up
Three new records and a fight to the finish at Shell Eco-marathon Europe 2012.
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2012 Highlights
Check out some of the highlights and most interesting stories from Shell Eco-marathon Europe 2012 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Day four
Waking up to the challenge
Teams at the Ahoy arena in Rotterdam prepare their ultra energy-efficient cars for the last day of competition.
Day three
Day three wrap-up
Students use creativity to adapt their ultra-efficient car designs to try and go even further with every attempt on the Rotterdam circuit.
Meeting everyday driver needs
UrbanConcept cars designed for everyday driver needs complete a morning competing on the track, with good early results for a team fuelled by ethanol.
A long way to go
The UrbanConcept competition begins and Prototype teams fine tune cars for round two.
Day two
Day two wrap-up
And they’re off! Futuristic Prototype cars take to the circuit and in the first round of competition last year’s winners achieve the equivalent of 2,820 km/l.
Giving a jumpstart to fuel efficiency
World record holders for efficient driving share tips with Shell Eco-marathon students before the Prototype competition begins.
Under starters orders
With 143 teams ready to take to the roads around the Ahoy arena, others are still making last-minute adjustments to pass the technical inspection.
Day one
Day one wrap-up
From a cardboard car to a human hamster ball, the first day of Shell Eco-marathon and the lab saw creativity in energy, while business leaders and other experts discussed future challenges facing our planet.
The future of energy
Climate change is one theme under discussion at the Business Forum. At Shell Eco-marathon students explain why their fuel choices could help.
Tough technical inspections
Before taking to the track, students must prove their car is safe and fit to compete.
Getting ready
Invitation to Shell Eco-marathon Europe
Watch the video to meet Dutch students taking part in this year’s competition.
Team preparations
Students have spent months building and testing ultra energy-efficient cars. Follow the journey of two teams from drawing board to track.
Discover more
See the 2012 latest press releases from Rotterdam.
