Mapua University Secures Technical Innovation Award at the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia – Pacific and the Middle East 2024
Mandalika, Lombok – Seven Filipino student teams showcased their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2024 held recently at the Mandalika International Circuit, Lombok, Indonesia. Among the standout teams were Team Siklab from Jose Rizal University (JRU), Cardinal One from Mapua University, Eco Archers from De La Salle University (DLSU), UMindanao Wildcats University of Mindanao (UM), and Team Kalasag from Adamson University, all of which successfully passed the rigorous Technical Inspection and ran their vehicles on the track.
The Technical Innovation Award
One of the highlights of the competition was Mapua University’s exceptional performance, earning them the prestigious Technical Innovation Award. This accolade recognizes the team’s ability to integrate advanced technologies into their vehicle design, illustrating their high level of technical proficiency and creative ingenuity.
Despite not advancing to the final stages, XU Mekan-Eco from Xavier University and Hygears from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines were able to demonstrate their STEM skills. These teams embraced the invaluable opportunity to compete on the global stage, highlighting the importance of the learning process and embodying the spirit of collaboration and perseverance in STEM fields.
Highlights of the Competition
The Prototype category saw remarkable achievements from various teams. Students participating in this category focused on designing ultra-efficient, lightweight vehicles, typically with three wheels, to optimize the efficiency of innovative energy sources. The energy sources included battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, or internal combustion engine (gasoline, ethanol, and/or diesel). In addition to on-track performance, off-track awards recognized teams for their skills and achievements outside of their track performance. Categories included safety, carbon footprint reduction, and the Spirit of Shell Eco-marathon award, celebrating students who use their skills to contribute to the greater good of others.
Norman Koch, Global General Manager of Shell Eco-marathon, commended the participants, stating, “It is truly impressive to see the high standards of performance and innovative ideas generated by these young thinkers, the changemakers of tomorrow. Despite facing various challenges throughout the competition, they remained resilient and achieved remarkable results in designing energy-efficient vehicles.”
The Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2024 was a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of students from across the region, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible in the realm of energy efficiency. The event will be hosted in Doha, Qatar, next year.
The Cardinals from Mapua University accept their $3,000 prize for the Technical Innovation Award at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2024, celebrating their innovative approach to energy-efficient vehicle design.
Representing the Philippines at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2024 were teams from Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Mapua University, Adamson University, University of Mindanao, Jose Rizal University, and De La Salle University Manila. These institutions showcased the best of Filipino engineering talent, with each team striving to create the most energy-efficient and sustainable vehicles.
The Cardinals from Mapua University proudly pose with their energy-efficient vehicle at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2024, showcasing their STEM excellence and commitment to addressing future energy challenges and promoting smarter, more sustainable mobility.
About Shell Eco-marathon
The Shell Eco-marathon challenges high school and college student teams from around the world to design and build the most energy-efficient vehicles to address future energy challenges and promote smarter, more sustainable mobility.
Student teams from 12 countries, namely Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, the
Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam participated in the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2024.
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