#makethefuture – VERNONCHAN.COM https://vernonchan.com/ Get the latest trusted reviews, breaking news and expert insights in consumer tech, cars, gadgets, and digital lifestyle. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:53:41 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://media.vernonchan.com/2018/05/cropped-Artboard-300px-1-32x32.png #makethefuture – VERNONCHAN.COM https://vernonchan.com/ 32 32 Thailand’s Team “RMUTP Racing” clinch top spot at SEMA Mileage Challenge https://vernonchan.com/thailand-team-rmutp-racing-win-shell-eco-marathon-asia/ Thu, 02 May 2019 18:48:05 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=52421 The Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2019 competition, the pinnacle of the four-day Make the Future Live Malaysia, came to a close today. Teams from Thailand, China and Singapore pit their best ultra-energy-efficient vehicles in their respective prototype categories. As you may be aware, the Shell Eco-marathon is divided into two main categories: UrbanConcept and Prototype. UrbanConcept […]

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]]> Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2019: UrbanConcept category results https://vernonchan.com/shell-eco-marathon-asia-2019-urban-concept-category-results/ Wed, 01 May 2019 12:48:04 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=52404 On day three of Make the Future Live held at Sepang International Circuit, the exciting Shell Eco-marathon Asia saw teams battle it out in the mileage challenge. This year, a total of 55 UrbanConcept teams from the region pit their innovative ultra-energy-efficient vehicles against each other in different sub-categories spanning internal combustion engine (ICE), battery […]

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]]> Make the Future Live Malaysia kicks off at SIC https://vernonchan.com/make-the-future-live-malaysia-2019/ Wed, 01 May 2019 10:22:12 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=52385 Make the Future Live Malaysia hits Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from 29 April till 2 May 2019—a global programme that brings people and ideas together, to drive towards a lower-carbon energy future. At the heart of Make the Future Live Malaysia is the Shell Eco-marathon Asia (SEMA), which celebrates its 10th year of challenging bright […]

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]]> Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2018: Thailand shatters mileage record with 2,341.1km/L run https://vernonchan.com/shell-eco-marathon-asia-2018-results-thailand-shatters-mileage-record/ Mon, 12 Mar 2018 04:34:49 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=44656 Shell’s Make the Future bright ideas and innovation festival came to a close yesterday. Thousands thronged the four-day showcase hosted in Singapore for the second time. Headlining the exciting festival was Shell Eco-marathon Asia, where over 120 student teams from 18 countries across Asia Pacific and the Middle East pitted to see whose vehicles are […]

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]]> Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2018: 1-2-3 finish for Indonesian teams at Drivers’ World Championship Asia https://vernonchan.com/shell-eco-marathon-asia-2018-1-2-3-finish-indonesian-teams-drivers-world-championship-asia-results/ Sun, 11 Mar 2018 12:02:13 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=44644 Asia’s fastest and most energy-efficient drivers battled it out at the Drivers’ World Championship Asia today, marking the end of the four-day Make the Future festival of bright ideas in Singapore. As they have shown in the past, the Indonesian student teams made a clean sweep at the podium in the penultimate competition. Claiming victory […]

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]]> Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2018: Indonesian teams show dominance once again https://vernonchan.com/shell-eco-marathon-asia-2018-indonesian-teams-show-dominance-once-again/ Sun, 11 Mar 2018 02:59:03 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=44635 The UrbanConcept category of the Shell Eco-marathon (SEM) Asia 2018 came to a close yesterday evening, with Indonesian student teams showing their mettle. For the first time ever, there are more UrbanConcept car entries than Prototype cars in the competition. Shell Eco-marathon is divided into two main categories: UrbanConcept and Prototype. UrbanConcept vehicles resemble modern […]

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]]> Shell Eco-marathon: A closer look at the UrbanConcept and Prototype Media Vehicles https://vernonchan.com/shell-eco-marathon-urbanconcept-prototype-media-vehicles/ Sat, 10 Mar 2018 07:50:51 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=44620 “If you go too fast, you’ll burn too much fuel,” says Ian Albiston, Shell technical specialist at the helm of Shell’s own UrbanConcept media Vehicle. “If you go too slow, you’re going to miss the 25-minute cut-off mark,” he continues. Ian and I have met before. Last year at the inaugural Make the Future Singapore […]

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]]> 8 things to look forward to at Make the Future Singapore 2018 https://vernonchan.com/8-things-look-forward-make-the-future-singapore-2018/ Wed, 07 Mar 2018 17:31:02 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=44572 Make the Future Singapore is a free festival celebrating bright energy ideas and innovations from across Asia. Running from 8-11 March 2018 at Changi Exhibition Centre, the festival is in its ninth year, and the second time it’s hosted in the Lion City. With over 22,000 visitors at the inaugural Singapore chapter last year, this […]

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]]> Seven Malaysian student teams to compete at Shell Eco-Marathon Asia in Singapore https://vernonchan.com/seven-malaysian-student-teams-compete-shell-eco-marathon-asia-2018-singapore/ Tue, 06 Mar 2018 19:14:37 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=44556 Make the Future, the global festival of bright energy ideas and innovation is back in Singapore for the second year running. This year’s festival will focus on virtual reality and hands-on experiences to help people understand about energy that powers our world, and what the future of energy might look like. Headlining the festival is […]

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]]> I rode in a concept car that tops 40km/h and I liked it https://vernonchan.com/shell-eco-marathon-concept-car/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:10:29 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=37977 “Nope,” said Ian Albiston, Shell technical specialist after taking a quick glance at my 6-foot-one frame. My heart sank. I quietly wept inside as I gave Ian the sincerest smile I could as I replied, “that’s OK.” I was looking forward to the third day of the Make the Future Singapore bright ideas festival. Simply […]

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