Shell Eco-marathon Brazil 2026 | Pé Vermelho Efficiency Team | Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná Medianeira

Brazil 2026

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BR0048001 Pé Vermelho Efficiency Team

Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná Medianeira

Prototype P Internal Combustion Engine ICE Gasoline

Results

Attempt 1

309.7

728.4

km/l

mpg us

Best attempt

Current Rank

2nd / 3

1 556.4 km/l 1,308.8 mpg us +79.7%

2 309.7 km/l 728.4 mpg us

3 138.4 km/l 325.5 mpg us -55.3%

Technical Inspections

Before they get on track, Prototype vehicles need to pass a series of 10 technical inspections. For some, the only goal is getting through this test. Many never even make it that far.

10/10
Complete 10/10 inspections passed

Passed

1. Inspection Queue Entrance

4 / 4

Passed

2. Driver Checks

14 / 14

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

Three-quarter helmet - Primary Driver (21 b)

Helmet label readable - Primary Driver (21 c)

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

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

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

Fire retardant gloves - Primary Driver (22 c)

Flat, closed toe shoes - Primary Driver (22 b)

Cotton socks, no bare skin visible - Primary Driver (22 b, e)

FCR balaclava if used - Primary Driver (22 d)

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

Ballast required? (20 b)

Ballast based on lightest driver (20 b)

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

Passed

3. Brakes

10 / 10

Brake documentation (67 c ii)

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

Foot operated front brake by single pedal (43 a)

Rear brake by single lever or pedal (43 a)

Brake pedal 1,000 mm², min width 30 mm (43 a v)

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

No acting on tyres (43 a)

All wheels have brakes (43 a)

Ergonomy (43 a)

Effectiveness Ramp Test - Dynamic (43 b)

Passed

4. Driver Safety

21 / 21

The safety harness is designed for motorsport activities. (29 g)

Mounting points are clearly accessible for inspection (29 e)

Safety Belts = 5 mounting points (29 a)

Must have minimum 5 independent belts attached to structure - chassis fixing (29 a)

Crotch strap under body (29 b)

Safety belt must be in straight line between mounting point and shoulder (29 f)

Safety belt has a tight fit (no slack), length adjustor high enough for adjustment (29 c)

No modifications of safety belt (29 h)

Safety belt strength verified (29 d)

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

Method of opening accurately marked with sticker (30 c)

No adhesive tape to close driver compartment from outside (30 d)

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)

Driver exit < 10 seconds - Primary Driver (30 a)

Front vis 180° & Tint - driver must be seen - Primary Driver (28 a)

Rear visibility - see cheat sheet - Primary Driver (28 b)

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

Front Crumple Zone = 100 mm (25 a ii)

Crumple space-protect from front/side impact (25 a) ii, 26 a)

Passed

5. Vehicle Dimensions

6 / 6

Passed

6. Mechanical Vehicle Design

20 / 20

Vehicle weight < 140 kg (39 g)

Windows material (polycarbonate/Lexan) (25 f)

Electrical automotive horn, sound level > 85 dBa @ 4 m (31 a-c)

Fully closed body (25 h, k)

Solid floor & frame (25 j)

No external appendages or sharp edges (25 c)

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

Chain/belt guard (all rotating equipment) (34 g)

Running wheels (Pr:3/4) (25 a) i )

Rims compatible with the dimensions of the tyre (41 a-b)

Wheel compliance (41 a, 48 c)

Tyres are in good condition (49 d)

Tyre valves are accessible (49 f)

Bulkhead rigid & fire resistant (27 b, d)

Bulkhead isolates energy/driver compartment (27 a)

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

Nothing touching wheels (e.g. batt, wires, etc...) (41 d)

Steering is efficient and has no play (32 b)

If electric steering, demonstrate default safe state (32 d)

Intuitive steering control (32 b)

Passed

7. Electrical Design

18 / 18

Correct vehicle electrical schematic (67 c)

Max 60 V Peak (57 a)

Only one Battery, 2 terminals, single physical package (57 b) ii)

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

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

Main fuse is sized correctly for the system (57 e)

Drivers Display (57 i)

Elec system has proper fuse protection (57 g)

Electrical enclosures - transparent (57 j)

Electrical wiring connections visible/no splices (57 k)

JM Installation in engine compartment (56 b)

JM visible and accessible from outside (56 b)

JM Correct circuit location (56 c) i)

JM Counting Correctly (56 c)

Internal Estop Switch (37 g) i)

External Estop mounting location (37 g) ii)

Latching External Estop push button (no push/pull levers) (37 h)

Blue triangle sticker (37 g) iii)

Passed

8. Energy Verification

26 / 26

Passed

9. Telemetry

1 / 1

Passed

10. Final Checks

4 / 4

Previous participation
Event	Vehicle category	Energy class	Rank	Result
Brazil 2025	Prototype P	Internal Combustion Engine ICE (Gasoline)	3	134.43km/l 316.2mpg us
Brazil 2024	Prototype P	Internal Combustion Engine ICE (Gasoline)	3	193.53km/l 455.2mpg us
Brazil 2023	Prototype P	Internal Combustion Engine ICE (Ethanol)	-	Passed technical inspection
Brazil 2022	Prototype P	Internal Combustion Engine ICE (Gasoline)	3	222.73km/l 523.89mpg us

Brazil 2026

BR0048001 Pé Vermelho Efficiency Team

Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná Medianeira

Results

Attempt 1

Attempt 2

Current Rank

Technical Inspections

1. Inspection Queue Entrance

2. Driver Checks

3. Brakes

4. Driver Safety

5. Vehicle Dimensions

6. Mechanical Vehicle Design

7. Electrical Design

8. Energy Verification

9. Telemetry

10. Final Checks

Previous participation