Shell Eco-marathon Asia®

Official Rules 2010

Chapter II
Contents
Foreword p. 1 UrbanConcept Group p. 7
119: UrbanConcept Group
120: Start of race
1- General p. 2 121: On the track
122: Drivers Weight
100: Participants 123: Helmets
101: Enrolment 124: Drivers Clothing
102: Compliance 125: Radio Connections
126: Overtaking
2 - Safety p. 3 127: Breakdown
128: Parking
Principles 129: Pedestrians
103: Waste Management
104: Smoking 4 - Tentative Programme p. 9
105: Illegal Drugs
106: Alcohol 5 - Trophies, Prizes and Awards p.10
130: Award Presentation
Track and Pit Lane Specific Rules p. 4 131: Grand Prizes and Other Awards
107: Off Track Cycling 132: Special Awards
108: Off Track Driving
6 - Misc. Terms and Conditions p.13
Paddock Specific Rules p. 4 133: Eligibility
109: Emergency Exits 134: Judging
110: Paddock Area Housekeeping 135: Taxes
111: Protective Equipment and Materials 136: Expenses
112: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) 137: Third Party Rights
113: Safety Walks 138: Transfer of Prizes
139: Disqualification
3 - Competition p. 5 140: Release of Liability
114: Fuel Consumption Checks 141: Test Drive of SEM Media Vehicle
115: Results 142: Travel Allowance
116: Timing/Transponder 143: Hotel & Budget Accommodation
117: Cars on Track 144: Internet Access

Prototype Group p. 7 End p. 15

118: Prototype Group

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 Foreword

The full Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2010 rules comprise:

- Shell Eco-marathon Official Rules 2010 Chapter I
- Shell Eco-marathon Asia Official Rules 2010 Chapter II

Link to “Shell Eco-marathon Official Rules 2010 Chapter I”:

http://www.shell.com/home/content/ecomarathon/asia/participants/rules.html

Shell Eco-marathon: Challenging young people to design, build and drive energy-efficient
vehicles.

This educational project also acts as a springboard for energy optimization and encourages
the use of renewable fuels (LPG, hydrogen, biofuels, etc.).

Each year Shell organizes an energy-economy competition known as the Shell Eco-marathon.
This competition is governed by the rules presented herein.

Participating teams can enter the following groups:

1. Prototypes: Three- or four-wheel vehicles.

2. UrbanConcept: Four-wheel vehicles that are similar in appearance to regular cars and
which are fit for on-road use.

The following engine types and energy classes:

Engine Types Energy Classes

Internal Combustion Unleaded gasoline, diesel fuel, liquefied petroleum gas
(LPG), Shell Gas-to-Liquid (GTL), fatty acid methyl ester
(FAME), ethanol E100
Fuel cell Hydrogen
Solar

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1 – GENERAL

In 2010, the Shell Eco-marathon will be held for the first time in Asia from July 8 – 10,
2010 at the Sepang International Circuit (“SIC”) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Teams are
allowed to be on site from July 7 – 10 and the rules shall apply during team’s presence
on site at SIC.

By participating in the Shell Eco-marathon project, entrants recognise that the Event
Organiser, Shell Malaysia (“Shell”), and more generally all Shell Group companies
have the right to use names, likenesses and images for publicity or materials
promoting this Event without compensation, except where prohibited by law.

Event Organisers reserve the rights to modify any article of the present Rules.

Article 100: Participants

Participating Teams must be from one of the following educational establishments

(“Schools”):
 High Schools/Technical/Vocational Schools
 Colleges
 Universities

Participants below the age of 16 years on the date of the event are not eligible to
compete. All participants must still be enrolled in the school or institution at the time
the race commences.

Teams will consist of a maximum of eight (8) official student team members. Only the
designated 8 team members will receive credentials when they check-in for the
competition. Individuals who do not carry credentials will not be allowed into the
competition area. One professor, teacher or adult leader should be designated by
the team to receive credentials for admittance to the garage area.

The Organisers will provide a Travel Allowance to each team up to a maximum of 5

students per team (See Article 142). The additional 3 members will be required to
register for the event and an administrative fee of USD150 per person will be charged.

This fee will cover the following: shuttle services, F&B on site, event t-shirt and
registration pack and admission to all official events and functions. This fee once paid
is non-refundable.

Payment is to be made before the event to the organiser (details will be posted on
the SEM Asia website closer to the date)

Each Team is responsible for all other costs and expenses associated with
participating in the event.

Each team must appoint – a Team Manager, 2 Drivers and a Reserve Driver. The
Team Manager shall be responsible for only one vehicle. He/She may be the Driver for
that vehicle, but only for that vehicle.

The Team Manager shall be the team’s sole official liaison with the event organisers.
All information shall be addressed to him/her. For the purposes of this event, he/she
shall be responsible for team and shall speak on behalf of the team and must be able
to understand and speak English.

Drivers and Reserve Drivers shall be at least 16 years of age or older on the first day of
the event and must be a licensed driver in their home country. The main Driver for
one vehicle shall not be the Reserve Driver for another team. One Reserve Driver may
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 be assigned to two vehicles. However, once he/she has driven one of those vehicles
(practice or competition), he/she may no longer drive the other vehicle.

Each school is entitled to have more than one vehicle participate in the event. Every
vehicle entered shall be described in a separate, fully completed registration form.

Article 101: Enrolment

Enrolment for the event was available on the Shell Eco-marathon Asia website. At
http://www.shell.com/home/content/ecomarathon/asia/

Registration was officially closed on October 15, 2009.

Enrolment will be considered only if it adhered to the instructions as per the Shell Eco-
marathon website. The Event Committee will examine all completed registrations.

Event Organisers reserve the right to accept or refuse any applicant. All Committee
decisions shall be final.

Teams must obtain the endorsement from their institution/college/university in order to

compete in this event. (A scanned copy of this endorsement should be submitted
together with the entry pack.)

Passport
Team members must provide a scanned copy of their passport (only the page that
contains picture and personal particulars). This is so that the organisers have all
relevant details.

Entry confirmation will be sent by email to each team. The final list of entries will be
posted on the website above.

Article 102: Compliance

Only those vehicles that comply with these official rules shall be allowed to
participate. No vehicle shall be allowed on the track for practice or competition until
the technical and safety inspectors have approved it. The decisions of the technical
and safety inspectors shall be final in all matters concerning the compliance of
vehicle design and construction with the present rules.

Technical and safety inspectors reserve the right to withdraw vehicle approval upon
further or more detailed checks. Inspectors must be notified of any modifications to
the vehicle after Inspection. Non-compliance with this rule is ground for vehicle
disqualification.

2 - SAFETY
The vision for Shell that applies to all of its business activities including the Shell Eco-
marathon is Goal Zero. Simply put, Goal Zero means carrying out this event so that we
ensure that there is no harm to people or the environment. Consequently, Shell
requires all participants to share this vision while participating at the Shell Eco-
marathon.

GOAL ZERO PRINCIPLES

Article 103: Waste management

Each team is responsible for the upkeep of its immediate environment, including
waste management. As such, the organisers will put in place a sorted waste collection

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 system at the SIC. To save both energy and natural resources, participants are
required to sort waste and to put it in the appropriate containers and bins.

Article 104: Smoking

In addition, as the event is similar to a motor racing competition involving the handling
and the storage of flammable components and fluids such as gasoline, hydrogen,
and other fuel materials, smoking is strictly forbidden in all areas where a “No
Smoking” sign displayed.

Article 105: Illegal Drugs

Malaysian law strictly forbids the possession, distribution and the consumption of illegal
drugs. This is a very serious offence in Malaysia that is punishable with a mandatory
death sentence.

The Malaysian authorities/customs/police may conduct searches on those who are

suspected to be carrying/using these banned substances. As such please take note
not to carry/check-in any baggage that does not belong to at the airport you so that
you are sure of its contents.

If a team member is caught for this offence the whole team may be disqualified from
the competition.

Article 106: Alcohol

Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought into and/or consumed at SIC.

TRACK AND PIT LANE SPECIFIC RULES

Article 107: Off track cycling

Bicycles are not allowed at the event venue. All traffic will be designated as
pedestrian only. The main reason for this rule is safety. These areas will become more
congested and the organisers have deemed the addition of cyclists to be a
significant safety risk.

Article 108: Off track driving

Off track driving is strictly prohibited. Any infringement could result in disqualification.
All SEM vehicles are not to be driven in any area of the paddock, except designated
test drive areas. If the vehicles are to be moved from point to point they should be
pushed. All vehicles must be pushed to the starting line and on completion of a run,
pushed back to the paddock.

PADDOCK SPECIFIC RULES

Article109: Emergency exits

All fire and emergency exits must be kept clear from any obstructing equipment or
vehicles.

Article 110: Whole Paddock area housekeeping

Each team will be allocated a pit area to store and work on their vehicle upon
registration at SIC. The team pit areas should meet the following requirements:
 Clean and orderly arrangement of vehicle, spare parts, tools, etc.
 Electrical connections (e.g. cabling on ground to be duct taped or
appropriately secured)
 Prominent display of regulatory stickers and posters e.g. the “No Smoking” and the
safety posters (that will be supplied by the event organiser to each team upon
registration at SIC)
NB: to develop best practice sharing in safety, all teams are encouraged to display
specific safety pictures or posters in their stands.
 Clear separation between food and toxic/noxious products
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  Proper tidying of fuels and other flammable products
 Respect of “No work with heat sources” rule on hydrogen stand
 Extreme caution with heat sources: Fires are strictly forbidden in the entire pit area
and SIC.
 Wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when required.
 Proper use of portable electric equipment and its protection

Any infringement of the paddock area housekeeping rules will expose the team to a
formal warning. If a team receives more than 2 warnings, it can be disqualified from
the competition. The decision to disqualify a team rests solely with the organisers.

The organisers will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to students’
personal belongings, equipment, tools, vehicle, etc. It is the responsibility of each
participant to ensure that their property is taken care of during the event.

Use of Pits/Garages
Teams will be allowed to work on their vehicles in the pit/garage at SIC from 07:00 to
22:00hrs during the event. Teams that are required to work longer than the specified
hours must make a formal request to the organisers who will decide on the merits of
this request on a case by case basis.

Article 111: Protective Equipment and Materials

Teams will share responsibility for safety matters and are required to provide the
following for use at the event:
 Gloves for general work.
 Duct tape to secure any cords or cables lying on the pit floor.
 Lift stands or appropriate raised platforms for vehicle tuning and repairs.
 Dust masks when required for specific work involving composite material, e.g. for
grinding.
 Shell strongly advises participants to don appropriate overalls clothing and to
avoid synthetic underwear or clothing.

Article112: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Except for approved race fuels or energy sources, upon request by the Event
Organisers, all teams should be able to provide the MSDS of any products they use in
their stands e.g. solvents, cleaning agents, chemicals, etc.

Article 113: Safety Walks

The Event Organisers and the safety team will conduct safety walks during the event
period to inspect the each team pit, day and night, to ensure compliance with safety
rules.

3 – COMPETITION
Article 114: Fuel Consumption Checks

Before Inspection
Before the inspection, competitors shall proceed to the inspection area with the fuel
system completely drained.

Inspectors shall fill the fuel tank in the inspection area.

For hydrogen and LPG-powered vehicles, a fuel canister will be provided during
inspection.

Before the start

In the case of the top-ranked gasoline-powered vehicles, fuel consumption shall be
measured with a precision balance. A Technical Inspector shall fill the fuel system, and
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 then the system, the fuel tank and the injector shall be weighed on the precision
balance.

The fuel system (tank, hose and injector) must be compact and easily detachable in
order to facilitate weighing. Before approving reinstallation of the duly weighed fuel
system, Technical Inspectors shall verify that the engine is the one that was inspected
and validated by the Head Inspector. They shall also ensure that gasoline is not
present in the air intake.

In the case of fuel cell-powered vehicles using a flow meter to measure consumption,
a Technical Inspector shall reset the said flow meter to zero.

In the case of solar vehicles, a Technical Inspector will register the values displayed on
two Joulemeters.

At the finish line

Competitors shall refrain from any work on their vehicles prior to inspection of the
vehicle by Inspectors. Inspectors/marshals are the only persons authorised to fill or top
up the tank.

A maximum of two persons per team (with ID badges) may be present at the finish
line for the measurements.

For vehicles using a fuel that is in the liquid state at atmospheric pressure (petrol, diesel
fuel, fatty acid methyl ester-type biofuel, ethanol, etc.), the quantity of fuel needed to
refill the fuel tank shall be the basis for calculating fuel consumption. The volume shall
be corrected for temperature variations. The volume consumed shall be compared at
the reference temperature of 15 Degrees Celsius.

For top-ranked gasoline vehicles, a Technical Inspector shall be present during

disassembly of the fuel system and during its transport to the weighing room, where
he/she shall perform the weighing. After reinstallation of the duly weighed fuel system,
the starter shall be verified by the Technical Inspector to ensure that the clutch setting
has not been tampered with since the technical inspection. The Technical Inspector
may also request that the vehicle be brought to an enclosed area so that further
inspection can be conducted prior to posting of the results.

For LPG-powered vehicles, the cartridge shall be removed and weighed by an

Inspector.

Article 115: Results

A list showing the valid performance of each team will be posted throughout the day.
The best result for the two days will be retained for the final ranking. The Official Results
will be expressed in kilometres per litre (i.e. theoretical distance covered) corrected to
a temperature of 15 Degrees Celsius.

Article 116: Timing/Transponder

Timing for the event will be managed by an electronic timing system. As such, all
vehicles will be required to carry a transponder. The transponder will be checked out
to each team prior to its first entrance on the track and will be fastened to the vehicle
by a track official. At the conclusion of the competition, it will be the responsibility of
each team to return the transponder to the Timing & Scoring Tent. Failure to return the
transponder will result in a USD$100 penalty fee charged to the team.

Article 117: Cars on Track

During practice runs and competition, Prototypes and UrbanConcepts will have
access to the track at the same time. The number of cars allowed on the track may
be limited in regards to safety at the discretion of the event organisers.

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 Teams will receive a safety briefing where track rules and race instructions will be
given. Attendance by the drivers and team managers is compulsory for these
briefings.

In case of problems or misconduct on the track, the Organisers reserve the right to split
the practice runs and competition and thereby reducing the time on track for each
category.

Article 118: PROTOTYPE GROUP

Participants in the Prototype category must complete six (6) laps of the circuit in the
normal racing direction.

Minimum speed: For their attempt to be validated, teams must complete the six laps
in a maximum time of 34 minutes with an average speed of approximately 30 km/h.
The total distance to cover is 16.8 km (6 laps of 2.8 km minus the distance between the
start and finish lines).

The time limit or average speed may be changed prior to the event at the discretion
of the organiser.

Each team will be limited to four (4) official attempts: The best result will be retained
for the final classification.

During each run, vehicles must make one (1) pit stop of 60 seconds at the end of lap 3
for mandatory driver change.

During the pitstop, only 2 team members and the replacement driver should be
present at the pitstop bay.

Article 119: URBANCONCEPT GROUP

Participants in the UrbanConcept category must complete five (5) laps of the circuit in
the normal racing direction.

Minimum speed: For their attempt to be validated, teams must complete the five laps
in a maximum time of 34 minutes with an average speed of approximately 25 km/h.
The total distance to cover is 14 km (5 laps of 2.8 km minus the distance between the
start and finish lines).

The time limit or average speed may be changed prior to the event at the discretion
of the organiser.

Each team will be limited to four official attempts.

 During each run, vehicles shall make three pit stops as follows:
o Pit stop 1: 10 seconds (at the end of lap 1 or 2)
o Pit stop 2: 60 seconds (at the end of lap 3, driver change mandatory)
o Pit stop 3: 10 seconds (at the end of lap 4)
 Event Organisers shall indicate the locations for these pit stops on the track. During
the pit stops, drivers shall use their stoplights and their turn signals. Any teams failing
to comply with this regulation shall be subject to penalties.

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Article 120: Start of Race for Prototype and UrbanConcept Cars
 Only vehicles in full working order e.g. complete chassis and body together, will be
allowed in the queue to access the filling point 1 and starting line.
 Drivers must wait until the starting line is clear before starting their attempt. They
must wait for a signal from the flag bearer (green flag) before starting and will
carefully enter the track at the merging point on the track / pit lane.
 At the starting line, vehicles will start one by one. Vehicles must be at a full stop and
are not allowed any outside assistance during starting. Any pushing of the vehicle is
prohibited.
 For vehicles using electrical starter:
The starter, and hence the red light, must be extinguished by the time the rear
wheel of the vehicle crosses the start line. Failing to comply will invalidate the run,
which will nevertheless count within the maximum allowed number of attempts.
 The vehicle may be accompanied by a maximum of two persons with ID badges
(not including the driver). Once the vehicle has left the starting line, all team
members have to leave the starting area with their equipment.

Article 121: On the track

All team managers must attend the daily safety briefings and communicate the
updates to their team members in order to comply with the requirements.

The competition may be stopped in the event of a heavy rain/lightning.

All team members are required to provide the organisers with their mobile number so
that they can be contacted in case of an emergency. We may also send urgent
programme updates and information to participants via text message/SMS.

Article 122: Driver Weight

 Drivers of Prototype vehicles must weigh at least 50 kg in full driving gear. Ballast
must be fitted to the vehicle in the event the minimum weight requirement is not
met. This ballast must be provided by the Team, and must be effectively tied down
and secured to the vehicle to ensure no danger for the Driver in the event of
collision or roll-over. It must be readily detachable for weighing.
 Drivers of UrbanConcept vehicles must weigh at least 70 kg in full driving gear.
Ballast must be fitted in the luggage compartment of the vehicle in the event the
minimum weight requirement is not met. This ballast must be provided by the
Team, and must be effectively tied down and secured to the vehicle to ensure no
danger for the Driver in the event of collision or roll-over. It must be easily
detachable for weighing.
 The Driver (in full driving gear) and the ballast may be weighed before or after
each official attempt.
Notice: A 1kg disparity between these two weights shall be tolerated in order to take
into account weight loss by dehydration.

Article123: Helmets
 For test runs and competition, drivers must wear protective helmets (motorcycle
style that complies with international/national safety standards).
 Helmets worn by both the main and reserve drivers will be subject to Inspector’s
approval.
 Several styles of helmets are permitted, for example full-face or three-quarters.
Generally the full-face and three-quarters helmets can be affixed with face shields
and are highly recommended. If a face shield is not utilised, safety goggles are
required. Helmets must correctly fit drivers; otherwise they will not be approved for
the event.

Article 124: Driver Clothing

 Drivers will not wear any street or casual clothing.
 A flame retardant racing suit/coveralls is recommended for all drivers.
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  Synthetic underwear or clothing are forbidden
 Gloves and shoes are required and must be provided by the team; barefoot or
socks-only are prohibited.

Article 125: Radio Connections

The use of hand-held communications devices is forbidden in all vehicles. However,
the use of fully voice-activated “hands-free” kits are allowed.

Article 126: Overtaking

 Drivers are required to give clear passage for other competitors wishing to
overtake.
 The driver in the overtaking vehicle must sound its horn and overtake with caution.
 Attention: The driver of the overtaking vehicle is responsible for the safety of the
manoeuvre.
 The driver of the vehicle being overtaken will use his/her rear- and side-view mirrors
and must not change course suddenly.
Reminder: On the track, overtaking is authorised on both the right and the left, as long
as the above-mentioned safety rules are followed. It is forbidden to overtake in the pit
lane or cross over areas or when the yellow flag is waved.

Article 127: Breakdowns and other Incidents

Intentional stopping on the track is forbidden unless it is required by the competition,
e.g. for UrbanConcept vehicles or driver change.
If a vehicle breaks down or is involved in a disabling accident on the track, the Driver
must immediately make every attempt to drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the
track.
The Driver is allowed 30 seconds to attempt to re-start the vehicle from within its driving
position. If unsuccessful, the Driver must get out of the car and wait in a safe place off
the track for the Track Marshals to arrive and recover him/her and the vehicle.
It is forbidden to carry out repairs on the track. In the event of a flat tyre, even when
near the starting line, a new start will not be granted for the attempt in question.

Article 128: Parking

 Off Track: All vehicles must be parked inside the pit area, outside of the pit lane,
for a temporary period or brought back to the paddocks for long-term parking.
 On Track: Intentional stopping on the track is forbidden. However, during test runs
only if a breakdown occurs resulting in a vehicle stopping for less than two minutes
parking is allowed only on the inside shoulder of the track. If repairs require more
than two minutes, the vehicle shall be towed back to the pit area by the safety
services.

Article 129: Pedestrians

With the exception of the Track Marshals or any other person duly authorised by them
and under their control, no pedestrian is allowed either on the track or on the track
perimeter.
Track reconnaissance on foot is forbidden. The Organisers understand the need for
teams to be familiar with the track layout and as such will organise a track tour via
van for all teams on July 7, 2010.

4 - Tentative Programme
The final programme for each day will be confirmed every morning at the mandatory
morning team briefing. The Organisers reserve the right to change this programme due to
poor weather conditions or events beyond their control.

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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

09:00 21:00 Registration Opens – Participants to register at SIC

10:00 18:00 Once teams have registered, they can proceed to:
1. Technical Inspection
2. SIC track tour via van

Thursday, July 8, 2010

08:00 Breakfast at Hotel

08:00 22:00 Shuttle service to/from hotel & track (will run every half hour)
08:30 09:00 Mandatory Safety Meeting
09:00 17:00 Registration Opens – Participants to register at SIC
09:00 13:00 Morning Practice Runs / Technical Inspections
12:25 13:00 Last start time for Morning Practice Runs
13:00 14:00 Lunch
14:00 18:00 Afternoon Practice Runs / Technical Inspections
17:25 18:00 Last start time for Afternoon Practice Runs
18:30 20:00 Welcome Dinner
22:00 Last bus back to hotel

Friday, July 9, 2010

08:00 Breakfast at Hotel

08:00 22:00 Shuttle service to/from hotel & track (will run every half hour)
08:30 09:00 Mandatory Safety Meeting
09:00 09:30 Group Photo
09:30 10:30 Opening Ceremony
10:30 13:00 Morning Runs
12:25 13:00 Last start time for Morning Runs
13:00 14:00 Lunch
14:00 18:00 Afternoon Runs
17:25 18:00 Last start time for Afternoon Runs
18:30 20:00 Dinner hosted by Autodesk
22:00 Last bus back to hotel

Saturday, July 10, 2010

08:00 Breakfast at Hotel

08:30 09:00 Mandatory Safety Meeting
09:00 13:00 Morning Runs
12:25 13:00 Last start time for Morning Runs
13:00 14:00 Lunch
14:00 17:00 Afternoon Runs
16:25 17:00 Last start time for Afternoon Runs
18:30 20:00 Prize Giving Ceremony and High Tea
22:00 Last bus back to hotel

5 - TROPHIES, PRIZES AND AWARDS

Article 130: Award Presentation
The trophies shall be presented to the winning teams after the competition on the
July 10, 2010. Prize money shall be paid by cheque and shall be sent by mail to
the University representative designated on the team’s entry form during the
month following the competition. The following prizes shall be awarded:
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 (All figures are in USD unless otherwise specified)

Article 131: Grand Prizes and Other Awards

Prototypes UrbanConcept (UC)

By engine type

Combustion (1) SEM Asia 1st prize: $1,500 SEM Asia 1st prize: $1,500
Grand Prize 2nd prize: $1,000 Grand Prize 2nd prize: $1,000
3rd prize: $500 3rd prize: $500

Fuel cells (2) Shell Hydrogen 1st prize: $1,000 Shell Hydrogen 1st prize: $1,000
Grand Prize 2nd prize: $800 Grand Prize 2nd prize: $800

Solar Power Solar Power

Solar Award $1,000
Award $1,000

By energy class

Gasoline Prize $800 UC Gasoline $800

Prize

Diesel Prize $800 UC Diesel Prize $800

Alternative UC Alternative
$800 $800
Gasoline Prize Gasoline Prize

Alternative UC Alternative
$800 $800
Diesel Prize Diesel Prize

(1) Shell Eco-marathon Asia Grand Prize – Combustion Engines - Prototypes

This Grand Prize will be awarded to the “Internal Combustion” vehicle that posts the
best fuel economy figure, regardless of the energy source used.

(2) Shell Eco-marathon Asia Hydrogen Grand Prize – Fuel Cells – Prototypes
This Grand Prize will be awarded to the “Fuel Cell” vehicle that posts the best fuel
economy figure.

Article 132: SPECIAL AWARDS

Participating teams may also elect to compete for one or more special awards:
1) Safety Award
2) Technical Innovation Award
3) Design Award (Sponsored by Autodesk)
4) Communications Award

Teams may register for the special awards by completing and returning the
completed entry forms that will be available online on the SEM Asia website by
March 1, 2010. All completed entry forms (for all categories below) must be
submitted by April 1, 2010.

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  Safety Award
This prize recognises the top three (3) teams having made the most extensive
effort to comply with the safety rules set forth in the present document. The
completed form must be submitted explaining how the team has integrated
safety concerns into vehicle design and construction.

First Prize: $1,000 

Second Prize: $800  and a trophy
Third Prize: $500 

 Technical Innovation Award

This award is presented to the top team demonstrating outstanding initiative and
technical ingenuity along with optimal use of new materials in the drive train,
chassis, instrumentation and tyres.

Prize: $800 and a trophy

The completed form explaining the innovation concept, the team’s approach,
etc must be submitted with the entry form. The judges will meet before the Event in
order to make a preliminary selection of teams. Only short-listed teams will receive
a visit from the judges in the pit area.

 Design Award (Sponsored by Autodesk)

This category recognises innovative design research in terms of ergonomics,
aesthetics, choice of materials and technical feasibility. The originality and overall
coherence of the design are also taken into account. The term “design” includes:
vehicle structure, driving position, the engine, steering, suspension, braking, etc.

Prize: $800 and a trophy

The completed entry form must contain the team’s design approach, the basis for
their research and photos of the vehicle (front, rear and side views). The judges will
meet before the Event in order to make a preliminary selection of teams. Only
shortlisted teams will receive a visit from the judges in the pit area.

 Communications Award

This category recognises the team which has made outstanding communications
effort concerning the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia. All actions throughout the year are
taken into account: participation at trade shows, creation of a Web site and all
other activities that successfully promote the competition, its name, its founding
principle, its educational aspects, etc. in the team’s country of origin.

Prize: $800 and a trophy

The completed entry form presenting all of the team’s communications actions
and their results must be submitted. The judges will meet before the Event in order
to make a preliminary selection of teams. Only shortlisted teams will receive a visit
from the judges in the pit area.

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  Other Awards
Shell reserves the right to withhold giving prizes for any of the above awards
should there be no suitable winner(s) and/or to create new awards that are either
open to all competitors or restricted to those from a certain country. Participating
teams shall be notified accordingly.

6. Miscellaneous Terms & Conditions

Article 133: Eligibility
The contest is open to full time students of recognised schools, who are 16 years of
age or older as of the first date of the Event. Students must still be in the educational
institutes by the time of the SEM Asia 2010 in order to participate in the event.

Article 134: Judging

The Track Marshals shall conduct all judging and the decisions of the Track Marshals
are final and binding.

Article 135: Taxes

Prizes will be made by cheque to the School that the team represents and is
registered under. Winning Schools are responsible for all taxes related to the prize, if
any.

Article 136: Expenses

Each Team shall be granted a stipend to assist with travel cost to/from the Event. The
amount of this stipend is specified in Article 142 of SEM Asia Rules - Chapter II. Each
Team is responsible for all other costs and expenses associated with participating in
the event.

Article 137: Third Party Rights

By entering, each team warrants and represents that its vehicle is original and does
not infringe, defame or otherwise violate the rights and/or property of any third party;
does not violate any laws or ordinances; and does not utilise, use or infringe the
property of any third party including the property and rights of another team without
express permission to do so. Each team further warrants that the possession,
exploitation, use or distribution by that team of any intellectual property including
without limitation patents, copyrights, designs, trade or service marks, whether or not
registered, shall not infringe or misappropriate the intellectual property right of any
third party. Each team shall indemnify Shell against any loss or damage suffered or
incurred by Shell as a result of any claim that the use by a team thereof infringes the
intellectual property right of any third party.

Article 138: Transfer of Prizes

No substitution or transfer of prizes is allowed. Shell reserves the right to award
alternate prizes in the event a prize becomes unavailable. Shell also reserves the right
to not award any prize.

Article 139: Disqualification

Shell shall have the right, at its discretion, to disqualify any entries that they deem to
be obscene, defamatory or otherwise not in good taste.

Article 140: Release of Liability

Shell and its parent, affiliate and subsidiary companies and all of their respective
officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives and agents shall have no
liability and will be held harmless by Team Members and Schools for any claim, action,
liability, loss, injury or damage to any Team Member, Schools and/or any other person
or entity, including personal injury or death to any person or damage to personal or
real property, due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly by reason of participation in
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 this contest, or the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of a stipend and/or a prize
(including any travel or related activity).

Team Members and Schools acknowledge that they will be required to sign an
Assumption of Risk Waiver and Release from Liability Agreement provided by Shell in
order to participate in the event. Team Members and Schools acknowledge that the
track venue may require Team Members to sign an additional release in order to
access the facility.

Article 141: Test Drive of SEM Media Vehicle

All those who sign up to drive the SEM media car must follow the HSE briefing as well
as the guidelines provided by the technical team during the briefing and must take
reasonable care at all times to drive safely and adhere to all safety rules on the track.
This is to ensure the safety of the driver, spectators and others as well as to ensure that
the SEM media vehicle is not damaged in the course of the test drive.

Article 142: Travel Allowance

For the SEM Asia event in 2010, the travel allowance set forth below shall be given by
Shell to each registered team travelling to SIC for the competition.

All teams from outside Asia such as Europe or Americas are advised to register with
the SEM nearest to their region. Should they wish to participate in SEM Asia, they will
require special permission from the organising committee to enter the event. These
teams will NOT be eligible for the travel allowance nor are they eligible to win any of
the prizes listed above. They will also be required to pay an administrative fee to be
advised by the organisers.

All participants travelling from outside Malaysia must ensure that they have all the
necessary travel documents (visa (if required) and passports) in order.

Teams participating in the Shell Eco-marathon Asia will receive a travel allowance as
listed below. The amount is calculated based on the distance in kilometers (km) from
the capital city of the participating team’s country to the host country for the event i.e.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Malaysia.

From (km) To (km) Allowance in USD

0 200 1,000
201 500 1,750
501 1000 2,000
1001 2000 2,250
2001 4000 2,500
4001 5000 2,750
5001 or more 3,000

The funds in US Dollars (USD) will be disbursed to the team after the event via the
respective university that the team is registered under.

To qualify for the allowance the team must arrive at SIC and register by 17:00 on July
8, 2010. If the team is disqualified for whatever reason by the organisers, they will not
be eligible to receive this allowance.

The organiser reserves the right to determine the final quantum to be disbursed to the
teams as well as change the quantum listed below in the future.

Article 143: Hotel & Budget Accommodation

There are several premium and budget hotels around SIC. If and when any
arrangements are made, the hotel details and costs shall be posted on our website.

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Article 144: Internet access at Sepang
The organisers will provide free internet access/WiFi service at certain designated
spots at SIC to enable participants to keep in touch with friends and family as well as
update their supporters and fans at home via – Facebook, Twitter, blogs, team
websites, etc.

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