Shell Eco-marathon Europe and Africa 2023 | Défi Eco Synergie

Europe and Africa 2023

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FR0046001 Défi Eco Synergie

Lycée Pierre Mendès France

Prototype P Internal Combustion Engine ICE Gasoline

Results

Attempt 4

367.1

863.4

km/l

mpg us

Best attempt

Current Rank

18th / 18

17 386.6 km/l 909.5 mpg us +5.3%

18 367.1 km/l 863.4 mpg us

Technical Inspections

Before they get on track, Prototype vehicles need to pass a series of 12 technical inspections. For some, the only goal is getting through this test. Many never even make it that far.

12/12
Complete 12/12 inspections passed

Passed

1. Inspection Queue Entry

1 / 1

Passed

2. Driver's Control

15 / 15

Appropriate motorsports helmet (s) - Primary Driver (21 a)

Helmet label readable - Primary Driver (21 a)

Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Primary Driver (21 a)

Visor is clear and has no cracks - Primary Driver (21 b)

Racing suit (s) / Gloves - Primary Driver (21 a, c)

Single piece fire retardant racing suit - Primary Driver (22 a)

Shoes; socks & balacava/FRC - Primary Driver (22 b, d)

Driver weight (> 50kg) - Primary Driver (20 a)

Ballast required?

Ballast based on lightest driver (20 c)

Ballast of suitable type, proper location, sealed (20 b)

SHELL logo front / both sides (4 a-g)

Race number front / both sides (4 a-g)

Partner sticker both sides (4 a-g)

Other stickers < 400 cm² (4 a-g)

Passed

3. Vehicle Weight

2 / 2

Passed

4. Vehicle Dimensions

6 / 6

Passed

5. Seat Belts & Roll bar

11 / 11

Safety Belts = 5 mounting points (29 a-b)

Safety Belts - chassis fixing (29 d)

Crotch strap under body (29 b)

Top strap at 10° angle (29 b)

Length adjustor high enough for adjustement (29 b)

Safety belt has a tight fit (no slack) (29 c)

Safety belt strenght verified (29 d)

Crumple space-protect from front/side impact (25 a ii)

Roll bar resist 70 kg all directions (26 d)

Roll bar 50 mm > driver's head - Primary Driver (26 b)

Roll bar width > shoulders - Primary Driver (26 c)

Passed

6. Brakes

9 / 9

2 Hydraulic brake system 1 front & 1 rear (43 a)

1 single Hydraulic circuit per axle (43 a)

Foot operated front brake by single pedal (43 a)

Rear brake by single lever or pedal (43 a)

Brake rotors point in direction of wheel rotation (43 a)

No acting on tyres (43 a)

All wheels have brakes (43 a)

Ergonomy (both hands on steering mech.) (43 a)

Effectiveness Ramp Test (43 b)

Passed

7. Visibility

7 / 7

Passed

8. Exit

1 / 1

Passed

9. Mechanical Vehicle Design

19 / 19

Fully closed body (25 j, g)

Quality of body driver collision protection (26 a-d)

Front Crumple Zone = 100 mm (25 a ii)

Solid floor & frame (25 i)

No external appendages or sharp edges (25 c)

Body panels do not change shape in wind (25 b, d)

Internal/ext'l opening mech effective/intuitive (30 c)

Method of opening marked with red arrow (30 c)

No tape outside to seal body cover (30 d)

Bulkhead rigid & fire resistant (27 b-d)

Bulkhead isolates energy/driver compartment (27 a)

Chain/belt guard (34 g)

Running wheels (Pr:3/4, UC:4) (25 a iii)

Wheels dimensions & matching rim OK (41 a-b)

Wheels isolated from driver, chassis, or body (41 c)

Nothing touching wheels (e.g. batt cables..) (41 e)

Steering efficiency no play (42 d)

If indirect/electr, safe b/up (man. override) (42 c)

If electronic steering no joystick (42 c)

Passed

10. Electrical Vehicle Design

9 / 9

Correct vehicle electrical schematic (58 c)

Electrical enclosures - transparent (57 j)

Only one Battery, single physical package (57 b)

Max 48 V nominal (60 V Peak) (57 a)

Main fuse < 300 mm from +ve terminal (57 e)

Batt mount firm, behind b/head, not under seat (57 c)

Electrical wiring connections visible/no splices (57 k)

Elec system has proper fuse protection (57 e)

Acceptable electrically powered devices (57 h, i)

Passed

11. Energy Verification

30 / 30

Passed

12. Final Check

4 / 4

Previous participation
Event	Vehicle category	Energy class	Rank	Result
Europe and Africa 2024	Prototype P	Internal Combustion Engine ICE (Gasoline)	16	429.23km/l 1009.61mpg us
France I 2022	Prototype P	Internal Combustion Engine ICE (Gasoline)	13	486.99km/l 1145.47mpg us

Europe and Africa 2023

FR0046001 Défi Eco Synergie

Lycée Pierre Mendès France

Results

Attempt 1

Attempt 2

Attempt 3

Attempt 4

Current Rank

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

12. Final Check

Previous participation