Shell Eco-marathon United States 2022 | Escudería Shell Borregos CCM

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MX0002001 Escudería Shell Borregos CCM

ITESM Ciudad de México

Prototype P Battery Electric Battery Electric

Technical Inspections

Before they get on track, Prototype vehicles need to pass a series of 11 technical inspections. For some, the only goal is getting through this test. Many never even make it that far.

11/11
Complete 11/11 inspections passed

Passed

1. Inspection Queue Entry

3 / 3

Passed

2. Driver's Control

23 / 23

Appropriate motorsports helmet (s) - Primary Driver

Helmet label readable - Primary Driver

Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Primary Driver

Visor is clear and has no cracks - Primary Driver

Racing suit (s) / Gloves - Primary Driver

Single piece fire retardant racing suit - Primary Driver

Shoes; socks & balacava/FRC - Primary Driver

Driver weight (> 50kg) - Primary Driver

Appropriate motorsports helmet (s) - Reserve Driver

Helmet label readable - Reserve Driver

Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Reserve Driver

Visor is clear and has no cracks - Reserve Driver

Racing suit (s) / Gloves - Reserve Driver

Single piece fire retardant racing suit - Reserve Driver

Shoes; socks & balacava/FRC - Reserve Driver

Driver weight (> 50kg) - Reserve Driver

Ballast required?

Ballast based on lightest driver

Ballast of suitable type, proper location, sealed

SHELL logo front / both sides

Race number front / both sides

Partner sticker oth sides

Other stickers < 400 cm²

Passed

3. Vehicle Weight

2 / 2

Passed

4. Vehicle Dimensions

6 / 6

Passed

5. Seat Belts & Roll bar

13 / 13

Safety Belts = 5 mounting points

Safety Belts - chassis fixing

Crotch strap under body

Top strap at 10° angle

Length adjustor high enough for adjustement

Safety belt has a tight fit (no slack)

Safety belt strenght verified

Crumple space-protect from front/side impact

Roll bar resist 70 kg all directions

Roll bar 50 mm > driver's head - Primary Driver

Roll bar width > shoulders - Primary Driver

Roll bar 50 mm > driver's head - Reserve Driver

Roll bar width > shoulders - Reserve Driver

Passed

6. Brakes

9 / 9

Passed

7. Visibility

9 / 9

Passed

8. Exit

2 / 2

Passed

9. Mechanical Vehicle Design

19 / 19

Fully closed body

Quality of body driver collision protection

Front Crumple Zone = 100 mm

Solid floor & frame

No external appendages or sharp edges

Body panels do not change shape in wind

Internal/ext'l opening mech effective/intuitive

Method of opening marked with red arrow

No tape outside to seal body cover

Bulkhead rigid & fire resistant

Bulkhead isolates energy/driver compartment

Chain/belt guard

Running wheels (Pr:3/4, UC:4)

Wheels dimensions & matching rim OK

Wheels isolated from driver, chassis, or body

Nothing touching wheels (e.g. batt cables..)

Steering efficiency no play

If indirect/electr, safe b/up (man. override)

If electronic steering no joystick

Passed

10. Electrical Vehicle Design

12 / 12

Correct vehicle electrical schematic

Electrical wiring connections visible/no splices

Elec system has proper fuse protection

Electrical enclosures - transparent

Only one Battery, single physical package

Max 48 V nominal (60 V Peak)

Batt mount firm, behind b/head, not under seat

Main fuse < 300 mm from +ve terminal

Charger built for battery

Charging Protection (fire blanket, Lipo bag)

Solid metal containment tray OR Lipo bag

Capacity < 1000 Wh

Passed

11. Energy Verification

19 / 19

Doc'n (schematic, Batt/BMS, m.controller)

Li-Ion Battery System

Only two terminals

Batt + and - isolated from frame and body

Self-built batt - cell level current protection

In-vehicle Battery Management System

Motor/Controller System

Purpose built motor controller

Emergency shutdown

Internal/External Estop Switch

Latching push button (no push/pull levers)

Physical Estop

Efficiency of emergency shutdown

Dead man's switch

Blue triangle sticker

Joulemeter

Installation in engine compartment

Read/reset from outside

Position in circuit (before motor controller)

Previous participation
Event	Vehicle category	Energy class	Rank	Result
United States 2026	Prototype P	Battery Electric Battery Electric	-	Passed technical inspection
Brazil 2025	Prototype P	Battery Electric Battery Electric	-	Passed technical inspection
Americas 2025	Prototype P	Battery Electric Battery Electric	-	Passed technical inspection
Americas 2024	Prototype P	Battery Electric Battery Electric	17	150.29km/kWh 93.39mi/kWh
Americas 2023	Prototype P	Battery Electric Battery Electric	-	Passed technical inspection

United States 2022

MX0002001 Escudería Shell Borregos CCM

ITESM Ciudad de México

Technical Inspections

1. Inspection Queue Entry

2. Driver's Control

3. Vehicle Weight

4. Vehicle Dimensions

5. Seat Belts & Roll bar

6. Brakes

7. Visibility

8. Exit

9. Mechanical Vehicle Design

10. Electrical Vehicle Design

11. Energy Verification

Previous participation