
Cairo University Eco Racing Team's 2022 Innovations
Regional Winner of Future Rider: A Shell Eco-marathon Challenge for Europe and Africa
Cairo University Eco Racing Team is focused on iterative mechanical and electrical systems design optimisation. They aim to raise their competition level in the 2022 Shell Eco-marathon season.
Watch the team’s submission below.
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Title: Future Rider Submission Video
Duration: 0:58 seconds
Meet AVIC, a car from the future.
He was developed to eliminate any problems
a human faces on a daily basis.
The car body system is designed
to increase downforce grip
and achieve the most aerodynamic shape.
Most of his parts are made
of Carbon-Kevlar composite monocoque
to minimize weight and increase strength.
The tires are airless making it safer
since no air pressure is used
and decrease rubber consumption.
You might have noticed
the car was referred to as a 'he'.
It was actually intentional
because AVIC's super intelligence
allows him to understand
any spoken language
uploaded on this database.
So he isn't only able to study
the personality of the driver,
but also connects to your smart home system
and monitors different home
appliances and systems.
He can also detect the user's voice
so it won't operate for other drivers
unless he says the password
set by the car owner.
The car automatically activates
self-driving mode
and heads towards the nearest hospital
in case of any changes
in the driver's vitals.
“We have been taking part in Shell Eco-marathon challenges since 2014, and as time passes, our team is growing, becoming more knowledgeable and putting it into practice. We have achieved multiple accolades in the 2021 Virtual League and are looking forward to the 2022 season, presenting a new vehicle on the track and aiming to improve our best efficiency results from previous seasons.”
Approach to Design and Innovation
The team’s approach was exclusive to their car, but practical in general. They created unique designs that can be produced and widely used.
Approach to Creativity
The team unleashed their creativity in this challenge! Inspired by Sci-Fi movies and their imaginations, they focused on generating a car that makes you enjoy the journey more than the arrival.
Future Rider: A Shell Eco-marathon Challenge
Catch up on the first virtual competition that kickstarted the 2022 season.