The UW Eco Marathon Team is a new presence on campus. Founded in 2013, we competed in the Shell Eco Marathon of the Americas in Houston, TX in April of this year.
The competition features teams from all over North America competing in different categories to achieve the best possible efficiency around the racetrack.
The two main divisions are the Urban Concept and Prototype categories, with multiple fuel categories within each division. The UW team competed in the Battery-Electric Prototype category in 2014, and while we didn’t get an official score, our unofficial results placed us in 3rd in our category.
The team is looking to improve the vehicle for the 2015 competition and compete for the top spot in the battery-electric prototype category. The car itself is designed to be lightweight, aerodynamic, and as efficient as possible, and it also happens to be one of the coolest-looking vehicles on campus.
We are looking for team members with an interest in mechanical and electrical design, racing, efficient technologies, and testing. We are also looking for people interested in joining our business development team, who would help with team finances, sponsorships, and events! If you’re interested, please stop by E5-2003, or send an email to uwecomarathon@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook as UW Shell Eco-Marathon.
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