Detroit, Michigan - A member of the University of British Columbia team checks his car's fuel tank in the Shell Eco-Marathon.

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Detroit, Michigan - A member of the University of British Columbia team checks the tiny fuel tank in the ultra high mileage car his team has designed for the Shell Eco-Marathon. The contest challenges students to build fuel-efficient vehicles; the winning entry in the gasoline prototype class posted 3,421 miles per gallon.

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Size: 3840px × 5760px
Location: Detroit, Michigan USA
Photo credit: © Jim West / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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