AMERICA:

2019::::::::

Technical Innovation Award sponsored by Southwest Research

Institute
BYU SMV, Brigham Young University implemented a system to quickly optimize the air-fuel ratio over a
short engine burn time. The optimization is meant to achieve a better fuel economy and reduce harmful
emissions. 

Most Innovative Hydrogen Newcomer Award sponsored by Linde

Ualberta EcoCar Prototype Team, University of Alberta were awarded this off-track award for the
customized controller built for their hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle.

Communications Award
 LA Tech EcoCar, Louisiana Tech University submitted an integrated communication plan with
clear objectives, audience and content strategy, muCommunications
Winner:
Supermileage Ottawa 
University of Ottawa, Canada

This award is not just about winning on the track; it's also the ability to create a story from the win
that is so compelling that people want to read it. It's the ability to create a campaign that makes
other people outside of the event want to become involved. This year’s grand winner
demonstrated communications creativity and proactive community outreach. They brought the
story to young people using popsicle sticks and balloons in a hands-on activity inspiring
hundreds of children and helping many people better understand the real mission behind the
Shell Eco-Marathon. They did a great job promoting diversity and teamwork while using social
media and events to bring their story to life in a meaningful way.
 
The Communications award also includes a 2nd and 3rd place prize.
Coming in 2nd place: Mitzli, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico.
Coming in 3rd place: Taq Balam, Universidad dell Valle de Guatemala.

2018:::::::

Technical Innovation
Winner:
Duke Electric Vehicles H2
Duke University, United States

The Technical Innovation award goes to the team which demonstrates outstanding technical
ingenuity along with optimal use of new materials, components and inventions. The winner this
year demonstrated exceptional design and deployment of technologies for optimized cost and
performance, featuring innovative use of supercapacitors in a fuel cell powered prototype vehicle.
The technology was deployed in a very thoughtful way, with consideration for environmental
impact and marketability.

Vehicle Design (UrbanConcept)

Winner:
Louisiana Tech Eco-Car
Louisiana Tech University, United States

The Vehicle Design Urban Concept award recognizes innovative design, research and original
execution in terms of ergonomics, aesthetics, choice of materials, technical feasibility and eco-
friendliness in the Urban Concept class. The winner this year did a wonderful job with their
vehicle.  This team spent a considerable amount of time developing 3D and CFD (Computational
Fluid Dynamic) Modeling of their vehicle to understand the design and aerodynamic implications
of their design.  We were impressed with the technical design capabilities of the team which
included not only modeling the car, but designing their custom variable-stroke diesel engine to
maximize the fuel economy of every stroke.  The team took great pride in the vehicle's form, fit,
function & finish resulting in a clean design that demonstrates detailed workmanship yielding
impressive results.

Vehicle Design (Prototype)

Winner:
San Antonio College Motorsport
San Antonio College, United States

The Vehicle Design Prototype award also recognizes innovative design, research and original
execution in terms of ergonomics, aesthetics, choice of materials, technical feasibility and eco-
friendliness. The winner this year did a great job with their Hydrogen Fueled vehicle.  This team
had a new and clean design, improving from last year's model, reducing the weight by 50%. 
They started by designing the vehicle around the driver; constructing a custom and ergonomic
seat to ensure the driver was in the right position. The team collected what was considered
industry reusable scrap material and used it for structural components of the vehicle.  Their
design and workmanship was impressive with a car-body was tightly secured with clips and
attractive.  Most importantly, every team member could speak intelligibly about the vehicle,
participated in the evaluation and were passionate about their vehicle.

Safety
Winner:
JMU Supermileage
James Madison University, United States

The Safety award goes to the team which demonstrates outstanding efforts to highlight the
importance of road and behavioral safety in the Shell Eco-marathon program through review of
practices, procedures and implementation of changes that lead to higher safety standards.  The
winner this year demonstrated exceptional commitment to safety culture, particularly impressive
as this is their first time participating at Shell Eco-marathon Americas. The team demonstrated
safety excellence with the appointment of a risk manager, clearly understood roles and
responsibilities, labeled equipment, and a regimented checklist-based approach.
 

Perseverance and Spirit of the Event

Winner:
Taq Balam
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala

The Perseverance and Spirit of the Event award goes to the team which symbolizes the spirit
and values of Shell Eco-marathon. Demonstrated actions include: overcoming great obstacles to
attend the event; mastering exceptional challenges while participating; keeping high spirits,
showing outstanding resilience, resolve and resourcefulness. Another consideration is how
teams support other participants to help them overcome significant challenges and obstacles.
The winner this year demonstrated exceptional resilience and resolve with an infallible spirit. In
spite of considerable challenges and delay in getting their vehicle into the country, the team
worked together to find a creative and low-cost solution to efficiently transport their vehicle
across the country in time for the race. Working around the clock with the humility to reach out to
others who were willing to lend a helping hand, this team successfully passed technical
inspection and earned their right to compete in the race.

lti-channel tactics and measurable analytics. 

Vehicle Design Award for Prototype

Pato a Jato, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná used an eco-friendly plant-based resin and
biodegradable material made with a 3D printer. The car is painted yellow, which was chosen as it reflects
light better than darks colors, which decreases the internal temperature. 

Vehicle Design Award for UrbanConcept

LA Tech EcoCar, Louisiana Tech University pushed the envelope in design. They paid attention to detail
including mounted LED lights inside the body of the car for a more sleek and aerodynamic look. 

Safety Award
Texas A&M had a high-quality submission and went into great detail on how they knew their car and
driver were safe. Ultimately, they chose driver safety over and above doing well on the track and chose not
to take an additional risk to complete a last attempt. 

Perseverance and Spirit of the Event Award

EEV at Sac State, California State University, Sacramento. This team is organized, funded and managed
entirely by students with minimal support from the school. The team includes students from diverse
engineering disciplines with a clear delineation of roles and a remarkable ethic of cooperation.

2017:::::::::::
Communications Award
Supermileage uOttawa, The University of Ottawa (Canada).
The Supermileage uOttawa team invested a lot of time and effort to promote their team. In
addition to leveraging traditional media and local events to connect with their community, the
team shared social media content in both English and French to reach a wider audience. More
impressively, they were able to identify their shortfalls and had already developed an
improvement plan for next year's Shell Eco-marathon Americas.
Vehicle Design Award UrbanConcept
EcoCar – Turbo Hound, Louisiana Tech University (Louisiana).
Vehicle Design Award Prototype
OSU Beavers, Oregon State University (Oregon).
Technical Innovation
Supermileage Systems Enterprise, Michigan Technological University (Michigan).
The team followed a logical engineering process where they identified a clear objective and
worked within design constraints to deliver a flexible electric motor driver.
Safety Award
Team Shop Girls, Granite Falls High School (Washington State).
The team made it a priority to incorporate safety in both their vehicle design and the team’s daily
activities in the paddocks. Having a proactive safety mindset placed them in an excellent position
to continue to avoid hazards and reduce safety risks. In fact, the team displayed safety supplies
out in the open with safety signs in sight, and they made judges put on safety glasses before
entering their paddock.
Perseverance and Spirit of the Event Award
MC3 Engineering, Montgomery Community College (Pennsylvania).
Despite their vehicle breaking down and working endless hours to fix it, the team stayed positive
and found time to interact with other teams, both offering help and asking for support. The team
also brought onboard a new driver with limited knowledge on short notice who offered new
insights to improve the process.

2016:::::::::
Communications Award
EcoVeiculo, Battery Electric Prototype, Universidade Federal de Itajuba (Brazil).
Safety Award
Team Paoli Purple, Gasoline Prototype, Paoli (Indiana) High School. (USA)
Vehicle Design Award
Team Beyond, Battery Electric Prototype, Universite de Sherbrook (Canada).
Saint Thomas (Minnesota) Academy Experimental Vehicle Team Alpha, Battery Electric UrbanConcept.
(USA)
Technical Innovation
Tatonkatoo, Ethanol Prototype, University of Colorado Boulder. (USA)
Perseverance & Team Spirit Award
Team E-Team, Battery Electric Prototype, Universidad del Azuay (Ecuador).

2015:::::::::::
Safety Award

Shopgirls (team 56) – Prototype diesel

Communications Award

Ecolancers (team 45) – Prototype gasoline

Vehicle Design Award

Alden Conger High School (team 522) - Prototype Supermileage Team.

Technical Innovation

Duke University (team 302) - Duke Electric Vehicle.

Perseverance and Team Spirit award

Braham High School and Universidad Presbiteriana Mackenzie (team 312 – Prototype battery
electric).

2014:::::::::
Safety Award

Team  Shop Girls, from Granite Falls High School, US

Vehicle Design Award

Team LA Tech Eco-car, from Louisiana Tech University, US

Technical Innovation Award

Team University of Toronto Supermileage, from University of Toronto, Canada

Communications Award

Team Mizzou Eco-Racing, from University of Missouri, US

Pennzoil Tribology Award

Team University of Toronto Supermileage, from University of Toronto, Canada

Perseverance and Spirt of the Event Award

Team E-Volve, from Université de Sherbrooke, Canada