Tech Defends National Record in Fuel Economy

[Dawg06]

Kayleigh Klaustermeir, KTVE 10: Tech Defends National Record in Fuel Economy

[JuBru]

Though I enjoy these things, does this stuff ever lead to anything practical and useful?

[DrDawg]

Though I enjoy these things, does this stuff ever lead to anything practical and useful?

The point is for students to get real, hands-on experience in designing, sourcing, fabricating, and testing a complex engineered system. So yes, this stuff does lead to practical and useful results, just not the ones you have in your mind.

Also, don't forget the media exposure (regional and national; print and television) that Tech gets for being part of the competition.

[DrDawg]

NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger and Indycar driver Helio Castroneves "raced" the Tech Roadster around the course at the Shell Open. The race was recorded in Houston today as part of the pre-event activity surrounding the Shell Open and Eco-Marathon which both take place this weekend. The race is set to air Sunday on ESPN2 on the NASCAR Now segment "Digital Dinger" at 8 AM.

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[JuBru]

That's pretty damn awesome. Just another reason for me to continue being a Castroneves fan.

[qng001]

http://houston.culturemap.com/newsde...-eco-marathon/

An evolution of last year's stunner, "Hot Rod" took the Urban Concept Diesel Energy class win with a best run of 488.7 mpg.

Rightfully so, LA Tech also rolled in the "Best Team Spirit" and "Michelin Design Award" for "an impressive design while still considering aerodynamics along with creative graphics and paint work".

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[Amos Moses]

picture 13 of 20 in the article is one of the "Duck Commander" vehicle....

[qng001]

Sunday Wrap-Up at Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2012
http://www.shell.com


Louisiana Tech University celebrated after
winning the Diesel Fuel first prizein the
UrbanConcept class with a run of
488.7 miles per gallon.

[qng001]

Results.pdf

Mater Dei High School won a lot of categories.

[odysseus]

Results.pdf

Mater Dei High School won a lot of categories.

Some outside source does most of their work for them.

[Amos Moses]

Results.pdf

Mater Dei High School won a lot of categories.

what is their focus of education......finding good seats for customers at high-end restaurants?

(maitre d' sound-alike, for you folks living around Monroe). I know.....bad joke, but it is the off-season.

[DrDawg]

Here is the ESPN "Daily Dinger" video with AJ and Helio.