The engineers Tent at the Shell Eco Fuel Effiency challange Marathon Alford, Aberdeenshire. Scotland. XTR 3141-318
The Shell eco-marathon, formerly mileage marathon, originated in 1977. This is concerned with the creation of a fuel efficient, single driver vehicle which must compete against other vehicles in an endurance marathon. Since its conception, the project has grown in both magnitude and global presence. With annual events in France, England and Scotland, the project is open to academic entries from schools through to universities as well as private entries. Its aim is to propel a vehicle the furthest using the least amount of energy, whether that being through the use of a conventional petrol or diesel internal combustion engine, hybrid or fuel cell. The eco-marathon events are held at flat, oval racing circuits such as the Rockingham Speedway, England and Circuit Nogaro, France. As the vehicles travel at relatively low speeds, the aerodynamic drag effects are limited, therefore the key to maximise the fuel efficiency is to minimise the weight of the vehicle. This can be aided greatly by minimising the weight of the driver, the vehicle component of greatest mass. The minimum driver age is just 11 years old The vehicle travels at an average speed of 15mph Vehicles must cover a distance of approximately 10 miles There are annual events in France, England and Scotland If an average person were to use a Shell Eco-marathon vehicle, their annual fuel bill would be just £5 The Shell Eco-marathon aims to educate those involved about the requirement for sustainable mobility and the challenges involved in acheiving this. Taking part in the Shell Eco-marathon challenge, students are able to manage a project in its entirety covering all technical and project management tasks. By applying their theoretical skills in a practical context gives students the realisation of their abilities and allows them to develop their skillset in a team environment. Many teams operate as an all year round project integrated into the academic curriculum. Acquiring technical or financial sponsors prov
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Location: Motor Museum Circuit, Alford. Aberdeenshire. Grampian Region. Scotland. United Kingdom.
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