Shell Eco-marathon
Location:
Regional events around the world — Americas (e.g. Sonoma, California), Europe & Africa (e.g. London/Poland), Asia‑Pacific & Middle East (e.g. Singapore, Qatar)
Cost:
Varies by region and team (often involves institutional participation fees; public registration fee unspecified)
Contest Date:
Varies by region — e.g. Asia‑Pacific & Middle East held February 8–12, 2025; Europe & Africa June 2025; Americas in spring 2025
Application Deadlines:
Teams register in multiple phases (initial interest, technical submission, logistics); deadlines vary by region — some open as early as September of previous year through months before event
Eligibility:
Team members must be affiliated with a secondary school or higher education institution; participants generally must be at least 16 on event start (14–15 allowed with special approval)
Student teams design, build, and test ultra‑energy‑efficient vehicles in Prototype or UrbanConcept classes across energy types (electric, hydrogen fuel cell, internal combustion). It’s a hands‑on engineering challenge centered on innovation, sustainability, and real‑world vehicle efficiency. The competition spans regional events worldwide and culminates in global awards including the Shell Eco‑marathon Drivers’ World Championship and off‑track prizes for innovation, data, communications, and sustainability.
Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.