In anticipation of the upcoming Shell Eco-Marathon Asia-Pacific and Middle East 2025 competition, Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) officially unveil the 2025 version of its “PAHLAWAN IX” vehicle. The ceremony was held in the university’s main lobby.
The ceremony commenced with a recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, followed by a welcoming remark by Awang Zikry Amani bin Azma’in, Team Manager of the UTB Eco-Drive Team 2025.
The event proceeded with the official unveiling of the UTB Shell Eco- Marathon vehicle by the Guest of Honour, Yang Mulia Datin Paduka Professor Dr Dayang Hajah Zohrah binti Haji Sulaiman, Vice-Chancellor of UTB. This momentous occasion was complemented by a multimedia showcase, showcasing the UTB Eco-Drive Team's journey in 2024 and introducing the dynamic new team for 2025.
The UTB Eco-Drive Team 2025 will showcase their Prototype vehicle in the Battery Electric category at the upcoming Shell Eco-Marathon Asia-Pacific and Middle East 2024. This prestigious competition will take place from February 8-12, 2025, at Qatar's Lusail International Circuit in Doha.
The Shell Eco-marathon aims to empower the next generation of energy leaders, and on it's 40th year, the 2025 competition offers students from the region an opportunity to test their design, technology, and engineering skills with energy-efficient vehicles, both on and off the track. UTB's involvement in this prestigious event aligns with Brunei Darussalam's national vision of Wawasan 2035, focusing on education development to cultivate knowledgeable, skilled, and successful youths prepared to tackle global challenges.
UTB extends heartfelt thanks to its generous sponsors, whose support has been invaluable to the success of the Eco-Drive Team. The sponsors are Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) Sendirian Berhad, Brunei Shell Marketing (BSM) Sendirian Berhad, Brunei Gas Carrier (BGC) Sendirian Berhad, GHK Motors Sendirian Berhad, Dynamik Technologies, Armada Properties Sendirian Berhad, Imagine Sendirian Berhad, Savinglife Resources Company, Kubebond Brunei, Apex Racing Sendirian Berhad, Jerudong Park Country Club (JPCC) Sendirian Berhad, Smartbitbin Enterprise, FRTD.BSB, Merch Studion Brunei, Royal Brunei Airlines, Digi-Mark Enterprise, and Aewon-Sherwood Protective Apparel (B) Sendirian Berhad.