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We received almost 100 submissions from 35 teams in seven countries, which was up by a third compared to 2020. The two new categories; the Data and Telemetry Award and the Simulate to Innovate Award, proved very popular. However, the firm favourite was the Communications Award, receiving the highest number of submissions from our Americas teams for a second year running.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECompetition as ever was fierce, and our judges had a tough time deliberating over submissions. 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And today, we want to celebrate those amazing innovations that you have all shown in your submissions to the Off-track awards that are all deserving of an awards ceremony.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMany of you are joining us today from the Americas region today. It’s so great to have you with us!\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nSplit screens of competition entrants appear in front of Norman like a hologram.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAlso, as you know, we have two brand new categories in this year’s awards – simulate to innovate and data and telemetry.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nSIMULATE TO INNOVATE and DATA TELEMETRY graphics appear top left and top right, respectively, as Norman points into each corner.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThat means a total of seven awards in today’s ceremony. And here’s the prize money you could win.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nRUNNER-UP $750\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nWINNER $1500\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nWe’ll be announcing the runner-up and then the winner for each award. Plus, we’ve got a very special guest joining us today.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nHolographic screen appears in front of Norman featuring footage of Joey Logano.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCut to montage of Joey, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransition to Joey, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJoey:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nIt’s great to be here, Norman.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nName strap appears for Oliver Rowland – Nissan e.dams Formula E Driver.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJoey:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nWhat an incredible year, and congratulations to everyone involved in Shell Eco Marathon Americas Off-track awards. What a unique year to say the least. That one had new challenges… no matter what industry you’re in, but honestly through these challenges that you guys had building your cards, the ideas have to change, the teamwork has to change as we’re not around each other as much as we’re used to. Amazing to the say the least, and way to fight through adversity. So congratulations to everybody, and back to you, Norman.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCut back to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThanks, Joey! Look forward to catching up with you again later.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd here to tell us why teams were shortlisted and who the winners are, we are joined by our prestigious panel of award announcers.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nNorman drags holographic screens of awards announces into frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nSo, without further ado, let’s get things under way with our first award.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX sting]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCOMMUNICATIONS AWARD\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nOFF-TRACK AWARDS\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nShell Eco-marathon - Virtual\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAMERICAS\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThis award focuses on a team’s ability to run the most impactful and successful integrated communications campaign on their Shell Eco-marathon project. To reveal the winners, I’m now going to connect to my Shell colleague Brian Malnak.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nNorman drags holographic screen of Brian into frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nHello Brian, great to have you with us…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCut to Brian, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nName strap appears for Brian Malnak – Shell Vice President Government Relations Americas\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBrian:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nHi Norman, great to be with you this year. This year’s tournament really shows that great communications and great teamwork really makes a difference, and they go hand-in-hand together.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOur runner-up really demonstrated that ingenuity and persistence make a difference. They set the main objectives, they attracted sponsors, they broadened their social media presence… really had a well-designed and executed strategy. I think that really made the difference for this team this year.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESo therefore, the runner-up this year for the Americas communications awards goes to…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions to GFX text of runner-up’s name, as well as a clip of team members celebrating.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nKON Team\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUTEC\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nPeru\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nPeruvian flag\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBrian voiceover:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nKON Team, UTEC. Congratulations KON Team. Well done.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Brian, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBrian:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nNow onto our winners. This year’s winners really impressed the judges with the creative and strategic approach they took. Their innovative content really highlighted team diversity and brilliantly showcased the Shell Eco-marathon.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESo this year’s winners for the communications award goes to…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions to GFX text of winner’s name, as well as image of team members.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nMiztli Eco-racing\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUNAM\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nMexico\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nMexican flag\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBrian voicover:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nMiztli team, from UNAM. Great job! Well done.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Brian full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBrian:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nBack to you, Norman.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCut back to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThanks very much, Brian. And here’s a closer look at the wining submission from Miztli Eco-racing.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nScreens featuring Miztli Eco-racing’s submission appear around Norman.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX sting]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nVEHICLE DESIGN PROTOTYPE AWARD\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nOFF-TRACK AWARDS\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nShell Eco-marathon - Virtual\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAMERICAS\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThis award recognises innovative design research in Shell Eco-marathon prototype vehicles. I’m now joined by Shell colleague Gilles Vanier.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nNorman drags screen featuring Gilles into frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nHello Gilles It’s great to have you with us. Can you please reveal who the winners are?\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCuts to Gilles, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nName strap appears for Gilles Vanier – Shell Eco-marathon Technical Director.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGilles:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nHi Norman, it’s great to be joining you! The competition in this category was\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nfierce but now it’s time to reveal our runner up... This team really impressed the judges with\u003Cbr\u003E\r\ntheir sleek design, ergonomics and problem solving.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe runner up for this year’s\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAmericas Vehicle Design Award for Prototype vehicles is…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions to GFX text of winner’s name, as well as image of team members.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nMeckMack\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nMackenzie\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nBrazil\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nBrazilian flag\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGilles voiceover:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nMeckMack, from Mackenzie. Amazing, MeckMack.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhich leads me to reveal the winning team.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Gilles, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGilles:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThis team submitted a very thorough report - including an excellent description of their carbon and water footprint. They also produced a well-manufactured prototype. The winner of this year’s Americas Vehicle Design Award for Prototype vehicles is…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions to GFX text of winner’s name, as well as video clip of team members celebrating.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nKON Team\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUTEC\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nPeru\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nPeruvian flag\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGilles voiceover:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nKON Team, from UTEC.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Gilles, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGilles:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nHuge congratulations, KON Team. And back to you, Norman.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCuts back to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThanks Gilles. And well done, KON Team, runners-up in today’s communications award and now winners of our design award for prototype vehicles. And here’s a closer look at their innovative ideas.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nImages of team’s designs appear around Norman.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAnd we have more winners to come.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX sting]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nVEHICLE DESIGN URBAN CONCEPT AWARD\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nOFF-TRACK AWARDS\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nShell Eco-marathon - Virtual\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAMERICAS\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThis award recognises innovative design research in Shell Eco-marathon urban concept vehicles and is presented by my Shell colleague Denita McKnight.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nNorman drags Denita screen into frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nHi Denita, can you tell us what impressed the jury most about this year’s winners, and who they are?\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCut to Denita, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nName strap appears for Denita McKnight – Vice President External Relations, Shell Canada.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDenita:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nHi Norman, it’s great to be joining you. I have to say the high standard of\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nsubmissions this year has really impressed the judging panel.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe runner-up team’s vehicle included redesigned components that enhanced the\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nstructural integrity and increased efficiency. Analysis performed on the design ensured\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nsafety and improved performance.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe runner-up for this year’s Americas Vehicle Design Award for Urban Concept vehicles is…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions to GFX text of runner up’s name, as well as video clip of team members celebrating.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUniversity of Alberta EcoCar\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUniversity of Alberta\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCanada\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCanadian flag\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDenita voiceover:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUniversity of Alberta EcoCar, from The University of Alberta.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo Canada! I’m so excited to be able to a recognise a Canadian university and actually my former university.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions backs to Denita, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDenita:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nGreat work, University of Alberta EcoCar!\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd now we find out out who the winning team is. Their vehicle design focuses on light weight\u003Cbr\u003E\r\naerodynamics as well as driver comfort. They also designed an innovative system to\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nmaximise fuel efficiency. The winner of this year’s Americas Vehicle Design Award for\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUrban Concept vehicles is...\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions to GFX text of winner’s name, as well as an image of the team members.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nHydrogen Fighting Tigers\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nLouisa State University\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUSA\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAmerican flag\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDenita voiceover:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThe Hydrogen Fighting Tigers from Louisa State University. Big congratulations to Hydrogen Fighting Tigers, Norman.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Denita, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDenita:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nIt’s so impressive to see such innovative designs coming from all the Eco-marathon teams.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCuts back to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nYes, it has been a really great year. Thanks, Denita!\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd here’s a closer look at Hydrogen Fighting Tiger’s winning submission. Really great stuff.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nImages of the team’s submission appear around Norman.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nOkay, on with our next award.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX Sting]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTECHNICAL INNOVATION AWARD\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nSponsored by Southwest Research Institute\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nOFF-TRACK AWARDS\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nShell Eco-marathon - Virtual\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAMERICAS\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThe Technical Innovation Award is sponsored by Southwest Research Institute and recognises outstanding technical ingenuity. And to present it, we have Rebecca Warden from Southwest Research on the line.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nNorman drags Rebecca’s screen into frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nHi Rebecca. Can you tell us the judges’ final decision in this category?\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCuts to Rebecca, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nName strap appears for Rebecca Warden – SwRI Manager Fleet and Driveline Fluid Evaluations Section\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERebecca:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nHi Norman, great to be joining you today… Our runner-up team devised a solution that reduced friction in their axle design representing state-of-the-art research and showing real-world relevance.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe runner up for this year’s Americas Technical Innovation award is…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions to GFX text of winner’s name, as well as clip of team members celebrating.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nE4 UFSC\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUFSC Florianópolis\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nBrazil\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nBrazilian flag\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERebecca voiceover:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nE4 UFSC, from UFSC Florianópolis. Impressive work, E4 UFSC!\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Rebecca, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERebecca:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nBut who are our winners?\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWell, the winning team developed a compact hydraulic braking system that reduced\u003Cbr\u003E\r\naerodynamic drag, while also being a safe solution with fewer moving parts.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe winner of this year’s Americas Technical Innovation award is…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions to GFX text of winner’s name, as well as image of team members.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCedarville Supermileage\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCedarville University\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUSA\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAmerican flag\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERebecca:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCedarville Supermileage, from Cedarville University. Big congratulations to Cedarville Supermileage from everyone at Soutwest Research.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Rebecca, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERebecca:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nBack to you, Norman.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCuts back to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThanks, Rebecca. Great to see you. And congratulations to Cedarville Supermileage. And here’s a sample of work from their winning submission. Very well done.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nImages of the team’s submission appear around Norman.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX sting]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nOFF-TRACK AWARDS\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nShell Eco-marathon - Virtual\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAMERICAS\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions backs to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nWe have three more awards still to come, but before that, we heard from him earlier, and he’s watching along with you today. He’s none other than Joey Logano.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nNorman drags Joey’s screen into frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nJoey, how are you enjoying the show?\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCuts to Joey, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJoey:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nI am having a blast watching this. It’s incredible, it’s inspiring to watch these ideas and how they make these dreams come to life. It takes a lot of work, and I think everyone probably doesn’t think about that as much, but the effort that everyone’s had to put in to make these dreams come alive is very, very hard. So I’m having a lot of fun watching, and I tell you what, I can’t wait to see who the next winners are.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage}\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCuts back to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nMe neither. Thanks, Joey.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESo, let’s keep those awards coming.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX sting]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nSIMULATE TO INNOVATE AWARD\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nSponsored by Altair\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nOFF-TRACK AWARDS\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nShell Eco-marathon - Virtual\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAMERICAS\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Noman, full fame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTime now for one of this year’s two new awards. And this one recognises the best use of computer-aided engineering, simulation and optimisation in vehicle design. To reveal the winners, we welcome back Mak GIlbert from Altair - for a second year running…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nNorman drags Mak’s screen into frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nHi Mak. Can you tell us who will be the first-ever recipient of this award?\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCuts to Mak, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nName strap appears for Mak Gilbert – Altair Chief Engineer West.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMak:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n“Hi Norman. It’s great to be back and presenting this brand new award! The runner-up team produced excellent simulation work to improve wheel aerodynamics and reduce\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nthe steering system weight.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe runner-up for this year’s Americas Simulate to Innovate Award is…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions to GFX text of winner’s name, as well as video of team members celebrating\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nEcocar Unicamp\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUNICAMP\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nBrazil\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nBrazilian flag\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMak voiceover:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nEcocar UNICAMP, from UNICAMP. Great work, Ecocar UNICAMP!\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd now, on to our winners…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Mak, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMak:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThis team wowed the judges with their engaging report. They executed a sound simulation plan to find improved designs and their work to refine the aerodynamics of the entire vehicle shell was impressive.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year’s Americas Simulate to Innovate Award goes to…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions to GFX text of runner-up’s name, as well as a clip of team members lifting a trophy.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nMilhas Gerais\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUFSJ\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nBrazil\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nBrazilian flag\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMak voiceover:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nMilhas Gerais, from UFSJ. Huge congratulations to the winning team from me and everyone at Altair.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Mak, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMak:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nNorman, we are so impressed at the incredible innovation showcased by all of this year’s Shell Eco-marathon teams.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCuts back to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nYes, indeed. The standard has been very high. Thanks, Mak! And congratulations, Milhas Gerais, our first-ever Americas winners of the Simulate to Innovate award.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELet’s see some of the highlights from their impressive submission.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nImages of the team’s submission appear around Norman.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAnd there are more winners to come.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n[GFX sting]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nSAFETY AWARD\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nOFF-TRACK AWARDS\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nShell Eco-marathon - Virtual\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAMERICAS\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nWe’ve reached our penultimate award, one that aims to highlight the importance of safety and design and behaviour in Shell Eco-marathon. Now, we are joined by my colleague from Shell Sydney Kimball.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nNorman drags Sydney’s screen into frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nWelcome to the show, Sydney. Can you please reveal who our winners are?\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCuts to Sydney, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nName strap appears for Sydney Kimball – Shell Vice President Fuels Sales and Marketing – Americas.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESydney:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nHi Norman. The team chosen as runner-up for this year’s award impressed the judges immensely. They did so with their process-driven approach, systematic view and clear logic, while also being mindful of local regulations and personal responsibility.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe runner-up from this year’s Americas safety award is…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions to GFX text of winner’s name, as well as image of team members.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nPato a Jato\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUTFPR Pato Branco\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nBrazil\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nBrazilian flag\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESydney voiceover:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nPato a Jato, fron UTFPR. Well done, Pata a Jato!\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Synder, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESydney:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAnd now it’s time to reveal who the winning team is.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis team really, really impressed the judges by demonstrating a very robust safety culture. This included adapting to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as general behaviour, ways of working and innovative design.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe winner of this year’s safety award is…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions to GFX text of winner’s name, as well as an image of the team members.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCornell Electric vehicles\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCornell University\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUSA\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAmerican flag\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESydney voiceover:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCornell Electric Vehicles, from Cornell University. Huge congratulations to Cornell Electric Vehicles! Woo!\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Sydney, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESydney:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nNorman, it’s great to see how our Shell Eco-marathon teams really internalise and think about safety.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCuts back to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nIt really is. Thanks for joining us Sydney.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd here’s a sample of the award-winning work submitted by Cornell Electric Vehicles.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nImages of the team’s submission appear around Norman.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n[GFX sting]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nDATA AND TELEMETRY\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nOFF-TRACK AWARDS\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nShell Eco-marathon - Virtual\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAMERICAS\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTime now for our final award in today’s ceremony – the Data and Telemetry award. This prize recognises the conceptual design of how to use real-time vehicle data to improve the result in the milage challenge.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI’m now connecting to Cole Hudson from Southwest Research Institute.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nNorman drags Cole’s screen into frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nHi Cole. Can you please reveal the first-ever Americas winner of this award?\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCuts to Cole, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nName strap appears for Cole Hudson – SwRI Fleet and Driveline Fluid Evaluations.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECole:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nHi Norman. The runner up team in this category devised a clever system, incorporating efficient data collection, real-time vehicle telemetry and live data review and analysis.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe runner up for this year’s Americas Data and Telemetry Award is…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVideo footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions to GFX text of winner’s name, as well as an image of team members celebrating.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCornell Electric vehicles\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCornell University\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUSA\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAmerican flag\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECole:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCornell Electric Vehicles from Cornell University. So well done, Cornell Electric Vehicles.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhich leads me to reveal this year’s winner…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Cole, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECole:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThis team really dazzled the judges with their smart use of track profiling, telemetry-driven simulations and real-time data to dynamically adapt to different race strategies and track conditions.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe winner of this year’s Americas Data and Telemetry Award is…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVideo footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions to GFX text of winner’s name, as well as a video of team members celebrating.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX Text displays]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nEcocar UNICAMP\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUNICAMP\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nBrazil\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nBrazilian flag\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECole voiceover:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nEcocar UNICAMP, from UNICAMP. A huge congratulations to team Ecocar UNICAMP from all of us at Southwest Research.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Cole, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECole:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nI’m always really impressed by the creativity and the ingenuity of all Shell Eco-marathon teams. Now it’s back to you, Norman.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCuts back to Norma, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThanks, Cole. Great to see you!\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESo, they were runner-up in the Simulate to Innovate Award and now they are winners of the Data and Telemetry Award.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere’s a closer look at team Ecocar UNICAMP’s winning submission.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nImages of team’s winning submission appear around Norman.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[GFX sting]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nOFF-TRACK AWARDS\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nShell Eco-marathon - Virtual\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAMERICAS\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTransitions back to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nSo, that’s it for our Americas off-track awards, though we have got time to return to our special guest – Joey Logano.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nNorman drags Joey’s screen into frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCuts to Joey, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJoey:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nFirst off, awesome! Congratulations to everybody. Yeah, winning an award shows that you are, you know, the top level of what you do. So congratulations to everyone that’s won awards, everyone that’s put so much work in…\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s challenging, right? There’s always new challenges. Every single day I know that’s the same for you. You don’t know what comes around the corner next, so I can’t wait for you guys to get back on track and see these things roll.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESo once again congratulations to everybody. I hope everyone stays safe. Enjoy your time and we’ll see you soon.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBack to you, Norman.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Video footage]\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nCuts back to Norman, full frame.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorman:\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThanks so much, Joey. 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