Published on 12:00 AM, May 31, 2017

Team Red-X from AUST competing in Shell Eco Marathon Asia 2017

A team of engineering students from Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology recently participated in the Shell Eco Marathon Asia 2017, held this year in Singapore.

Team Red-X previously participated in Shell Eco Marathon 2015 in Pakistan, and gained sponsorship from Ranks Petroleum upon qualifying for the 2017 marathon. 123 teams from 20 countries applied to the 2017 edition, and Team Red-X was one of the 66 teams selected.

Competing in the Urban Concept Combustion Engine category, Team Red-X achieved 19th position. Goes to show how Bangladesh isn't lagging behind all that much, and our engineers can achieve a lot, given proper support.