Vietnam enters the final round of the continental energy saving competition

Indonesia Hanoi University of Industry and Lac Hong University entered the final round of Shell Eco-Marathon Asia Pacific - Middle East, to find the future energy industry architects.

Surpassing domestic and regional candidates, two teams from Hanoi University of Industry and Lac Hong University represented Vietnam in the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia Pacific and Middle East energy-saving competition. The global final round of the competition will take place from July 4-9 at the Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit, Indonesia.

Cars at the Shell Eco-Marathon finals. — Car models at the Shell Eco-Marathon final round. Photo: *Shell Vietnam*

In previous Shell Eco-Marathon competitions, teams from Vietnam have achieved many successes. In 2012, the Hanoi University of Science and Technology team won second prize for the first time in the category of 3-wheeled basic model vehicles, using Ethanol 100 fuel, traveling 455.5 km with only 1 liter of fuel. In 2015, the Lac Hong University team won the championship in the category of 4-wheeled urban model vehicles - alternative fuel, traveling 164.4 km with 1 liter of fuel.

Last year, Hanoi University of Industry won second place in the category "Basic vehicle model, internal combustion engine", while University of Science and Technology - Danang University finished third in the same category.

The fuel-efficient car of the HAUI Auto team, Hanoi University of Industry on the Shell Eco-Marathon track. Photo: *Shell Vietnam*

The Shell Energy Saving Innovation Competition, which has been in existence for 38 years, aims to encourage young talent to come up with innovative ideas that will make a positive difference in the energy and mobility industry. The competition focuses on two vehicle lines: a popular four-wheeled car and a lightweight three-wheeled vehicle design. Teams can choose from three types of energy: internal combustion engines, electric batteries and hydrogen fuel cells.

Shell Vietnam has been a companion and sponsor for over 10 years for teams bringing their energy-saving ideas to the world. "The competition is an important stepping stone for many young engineers to rise up and confidently bring their creative ideas to the world, helping the domestic industry have high-quality human resources, moving towards a cleaner energy future," said Mr. Darren McPherson, General Director of Shell Vietnam.

Recently, Vietnam has approved the Green Transformation Action Program, reducing carbon and methane in the transport sector, aiming for a net zero emission level by 2050. Through supporting the Vietnamese student team, Shell Vietnam hopes to contribute to the energy transition process, developing towards green and sustainable direction.

Tuan Vu

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