Shell and City of Houston to Announce Plans for 2010 Shell Eco-Marathon
Americas(TM)
Student Fuel Efficiency Challenge to Take Place Spring 2010
WHAT: In 2010, students will design, build, and test cars capable
of thousands of miles per gallon.
Shell Oil Company President Marvin Odum and Houston City
Council Member James Rodriguez, District I, to announce plans
for the 2010 Shell Eco-marathon Americas, a challenge for
students to design and build vehicles that use the least
amount of energy to travel the farthest distance. University
of Houston Alum Michael Jasch will also be on hand to share
the team's Eco-marathon experience and expectations for the
spring 2010 event. All parties will take questions from
media immediately following.
And, following the teleconference, members of the University
of Houston team along with Mark Singer, Global Project
Manager for the Shell Eco-marathon, and Council Member
Rodriguez will be in front of City Hall with the U of H team,
their 2009 vehicle, and two Shell high-mileage vehicles for
photo and interview opportunities.
WHO: - Marvin Odum, President, Shell Oil Company
- James Rodriguez, Houston City Council Member, District I
- Michael Jasch, University of Houston Alum and 2008 Shell
Eco-marathon Americas participant
- Mark Singer, Global Project Manager, Shell Eco-marathon
WHEN: Wednesday, October 21, 2009:
Teleconference Vehicles Display
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1:00 p.m. CDT George R. Brown Convention Center
U.S. Participant 1001 Avenidas de las Americas
Dial-In: 1-800-895-1085 Street Level Plaza
International Between Halls A and B
Dial-In: 1-785-424-1055
Conference ID: Marathon
BACKGROUND: As an energy company, Shell focuses on reducing the
environmental footprint of its operations and products and
helping to meet the world's growing demand for energy in
secure and sustainable ways. The Shell Eco-marathon(TM)
inspires others to think about energy efficiency and offers a
platform to work on solutions in a very practical manner.
The Shell Eco-marathon is also a great example of Shell's
focus on science and technology and demonstrates how the
company encourages graduates in these disciplines to pursue a
career using these core skills.
VISUALS: University of Houston team members with their futuristic
prototype vehicle, along with two Shell high-mileage vehicles
will be on display. High-resolution images as well as
broadcast quality b-roll and sound will be made available
prior to the conference call.
INFORMATION: Shell Media Line - (713) 241-4544
/PRNewswire -- Oct. 20/
SOURCE Shell Oil Company
