Filipino Engineers Race Toward Fuel Efficiency Glory at Shell Eco-marathon 2024

The Shell Eco-marathon, a global competition where universities go head-to-head, pushing the boundaries of energy conservation

Sleek vehicles, meticulously designed, slicing through the air with minimal drag. These aren’t your everyday cars; they’re engineering marvels. The secret sauce? Ingenious minds, fueled by passion and a commitment to sustainability.

Serge Bernal, Shell Pilipinas Vice President of Corporate Relations, led the send-off luncheon for the seven Filipino student teams preparing to compete in the Shell Eco-marathon 2024 Asia Pacific and Middle East (APME) competition in Lombok, Indonesia. The Shell Eco-marathon is a global academic program that challenges student teams to design and build energy-efficient vehicles capable of covering long distances.

So, what’s the game plan? Filipino universities are leading the charge, showcasing their prowess in energy-efficient design. From lightweight materials to streamlined aerodynamics, they’re rewriting the rules of the road. And the finish line? Not just about speed—it’s about squeezing every drop of energy from each precious drop of fuel.

*Mekan-Eco of Xavier University – Ateneo De Cagayan*

These young engineers are not only building awesome cars but also thinking about how to make our roads greener for the future. Let’s see how these Filipino engineers redefine what’s possible!

Philippine universities on the World Stage:

Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
Mapua University
Adamson University
University of Mindanao
Jose Rizal University
De La Salle University Manila

The Filipino universities are competing with top-notch engineering minds, building vehicles for maximum distance with minimal fuel, promoting a clean energy future.

The Shell Eco-marathon isn’t just about building cool cars (although those are awesome too!), it’s about learning to work together, solve problems on the fly, and never give up. Basically, it’s like boot camp for future careers – Filipino engineers at the competition are all about teamwork and learning from both wins and setbacks. This is gonna make them unstoppable!

*Team Siklab Rizal of Jose Rizal University*

Filipinos are crushing it at the Shell Eco-marathon!

Filipinos are rocking the Shell Eco-marathon, a competition for crazy fuel-efficient vehicles! It’s a great fit for the Philippines’ push in science and tech. Students get tons of experience building these rides, which helps the country build a team of awesome scientists and engineers for the future – a future that’s both innovative and eco-friendly. Big props to Shell Pilipinas for supporting this event – they’re investing in a future where cool tech goes green!