The Shell Eco-marathon competition is not a speed race. The object to maximize fuel-efficiency means vehicle top speeds are around 30 mph.
The all-electric Beavermobile making a test run on the Oregon State University campus.
Students from Oregon State University, Granite Falls High School in Washington and the University of British Columbia are among 99 teams pushing the boundaries of automotive fuel efficiency. The Northwest students are driving in an international competition in California through this weekend.