Competitions

Eco-Runner Team Delft competes in the Eco-Marathon, a competition devoted to making mobility more efficient. This competition challenges student teams to push the boundaries of technology, innovation, and hard work in order to create the world’s most efficient cars. The Eco-Marathon has existed since 1985 and is considered one of the biggest global student competitions, with hundreds of competing teams. 

The competition is divided into two classes; the Prototype Class and the Urban Concept Class. The prototype class has a few rules; students are challenged to create the most efficient vehicle possible. This often results in a vehicle with three wheels (less rolling resistance) and a weight of approximately 30 kilograms, as seen in the picture on the left.

The Urban Concept Class is a bit more restricted; the vehicle must have four wheels, the driver has to sit up straight, and the car must have lights, a windshield wiper and space for luggage. All this is done to simulate a city car and make this concept more realistic as an application for society in the future.