14 Pakistani teams participate in Shell Eco-marathon Asia taking place in Manila, Philippines
Concept:
The 30th Eco-marathon held by Shell will be taking place in Manila, Philippines this year. The basic concept of Shell Eco-marathon is to challenge student teams from all over the world to come up with a car that can give maximum mileage in one liter or one gallon of fuel. The word ECO makes it quite clear that student teams have to come up and design, build and test ultra energy-efficient vehicles. The current world record of Shell Eco Marathon is 315.4 km/l
But this is really interesting to know that Shell Pakistan helps our Pakistani talent to showcase their work (Model Cars) in the Shell Eco-marathon which is held in different countries. Shell Pakistan takes all the responsibility of the teams from Pakistan in terms of travel and participation of Shell ECO Marathon. It makes me feel bit patriotic that Pakistan is also part of such a great marathon which focuses on ECO friendly cars.
Student Teams from Pakistan participating in Shell ECO Marathon:
| City | Team Name | University/Institute Name |
| Karachi | PNEC-NUST-URBAN | National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Karachi |
| Karachi | PNEC-NUST-PROTOTYPE | National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Karachi |
| Sahiwal | ARMZSTAR | COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Sahiwal |
| Faisalabad | Team Mechanergy | NFC Institute of Engineering and Fertilizer Research Faisalabad |
| Topi | HammerHead ARC | Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology |
| Wah | WEC-UW-Urban | Wah Engineering College |
| Rawalpindi | NUSTAG | National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Rawalpindi |
| Taxila | Team PIEAS | Pakistan Institue Of Engineering and Applied Sciences Islamabad |
| Taxila | innova | Pakistan Institue Of Engineering and Applied Sciences Islamabad |
| Islamabad | AIRIANZ | Air University, Islamabad |
| Islamabad | Mech The Tech | Air University, Islamabad |
| Islamabad | Team Sterling – NUST |
Focus on the Design:
The main areas on which teams has to focus is not just the engine with best fuel mileage but aerodynamics, means less drag due to road friction also taking care of the size of the wheels and total weight of the car.
Focus on Engine:
In this competition teams also have to take care of the engine type and probably they focus on using compactor engine with higher compression ratio which means less engine weight with maximum power.
Focus on Transmission:
Student teams taking part in Shell Eco-marathon prefer using rear engine, rear wheel drive which actually gives more traction due to more weight on the driving wheels.
Facts about Shell Marathon:
- The Shell Eco Marathon is a global initiative taken by Shell to reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by transportations.
- Automobiles alone make up 13% of the total greenhouse gas emissions.
- The competition enters Asia for the sixth year, marking the 30th anniversary of the Global Shell Eco Marathon.
- 158 student teams from 19 countries of Asia and Middle East will hit the trackinManila this year.
- The Shell Eco Marathon is being held at Luneta Park in Manila, Philippines this year.
- This is the second time the Shell Eco Marathon is being held in Manila, Philippines.
- The circuit track in Manila requires extremely agile ‘Driver Skill’ to maneuver the vehicle across the 4 tight bends of the track.
- The two categories through which teams can participate in the event are Prototype and UrbanConceptcategories.
- The Winners and Runners Up will receive prize money of $2000 and $1000 respectively in both the categories.
- Six Off-Track Awards will also be given out to deserving teams.
- The categories for off-Track awards are Communications, Vehicle Design, Technical Innovation, Safety, Perseverance and Spirit of the Event and Shell Helix Tribology Award.
