Shell Eco-marathon Qatar 2026 | Team ReNew | Kumaraguru College of Technology

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IN0058001 Team ReNew

Kumaraguru College of Technology

Prototype P Hydrogen Fuel Cell H2

Results

Attempt 3

277.5

172.5

km/m3

mi/m3

Best attempt

Current Rank

3rd / 4

2 497.9 km/m3 309.4 mi/m3 +79.4%

3 277.5 km/m3 172.4 mi/m3

4 183.4 km/m3 113.9 mi/m3 -33.9%

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 Entry

4 / 4

Passed

2. Driver's Control

14 / 14

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

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 d)

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. Vehicle Weight

1 / 1

Passed

4. Vehicle Dimensions

6 / 6

Passed

5. Brakes

8 / 8

Passed

6. Driver Safety

23 / 23

Safety belt must be designed for motorsports use (29 g)

Mounting points are clearly accessible for inspection (29 e)

Safety Belts = 5 mounting points (29 a)

Must have 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)

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)

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)

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 e)

Steering is efficient and has no play (32 b-c)

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

Intuitive steering control (32b)

Passed

7. Mechanical Vehicle Design

17 / 17

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

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

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 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 accurately marked with sticker (30 c)

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

Passed

8. Electrical Vehicle Design

26 / 26

Passed

9. Energy Verification

19 / 19

Documentation (schematic, H2 flow, fuel cell, regulator) (67 c, 65 a i)

No external starter battery (65 k iii)

Hydrogen cylinder firmly installed (65 b iv)

Regulator installed correctly (65 a iv 1)

Pipe H2 suitable, S.Steel (1.0 bar), PTFE (<1.0 bar) (65 e)

Connectors H2 OK (comp type, no Teflon) (65 e iv)

Normally closed solenoid valve (37 f i)

Pressure relief valve installed and set correctly (65 a iv 4)

Pressure relief valve vents outside vehicle (65 a iv 4)

Purge pipe vents outside or not used (65 f)

Correct system design (65 a iv)

2 ventilation holes 5 cm² (65 c)

Hydrogen sensor at highest point (65 d)

Leak Check OK (65 e)

Flowmeter installed and functioning (65 a v, g iii)

JM Counting Correctly (56 c)

Supercap Joulemeter reading voltage & Energy (65 i iii)

Emergency shutdown function (H2 Valve & Propulsion) (37 f iii)

Efficiency of Estop (3 methods, valve/MC) (37 f iii)

Passed

10. Final Check

4 / 4

Previous participation
Event	Vehicle category	Energy class	Rank	Result
Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2025	Prototype P	Hydrogen Fuel Cell H2	-	Passed technical inspection
Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2024	Prototype P	Hydrogen Fuel Cell H2	-	Did not pass technical inspection

Qatar 2026

IN0058001 Team ReNew

Kumaraguru College of Technology

Results

Attempt 1

Attempt 2

Attempt 3

Current Rank

Technical Inspections

1. Inspection Queue Entry

2. Driver's Control

3. Vehicle Weight

4. Vehicle Dimensions

5. Brakes

6. Driver Safety

7. Mechanical Vehicle Design

8. Electrical Vehicle Design

9. Energy Verification

10. Final Check

Previous participation