Maroon Mavericks
What is the name of our 2025 car?
Suhail سهيل
Where was SEM hosted in 2025?
Qatar
What does the "3Rs" in sustainability stand for?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What part of a car shows how fast you are going?
Speedometer
In a simple circuit, how do you measure voltage using a multimeter?
Set the multimeter to voltage mode and connect the probes across (in parallel with) the component or power source.
Who is the current team manager?
Mohammed Shaikh (AKA Musab)
What are the 2 main vehicle categories of regional SEM competitions?
Urban Concept and Prototype
Which gas is the primary contributor to global warming?
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
What liquid do you add to a radiator to stop the engine from overheating?
Coolant (antifreeze/water mix)
What law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed?
First Law of Thermodynamics
What award has Maroon Mavericks received in SEM 2025?
Safety Leadership Award
What are the energy classes in Shell Eco-marathon?
Internal Combustion Engine (Gasoline/Diesel/Ethanol) - Battery Electric - Hydrogen Fuel Cell
What percentage of the Earth’s water is freshwater available for human use?
<1%
What does ABS stand for in a car’s braking system?
Anti-lock Braking System
What aerodynamic force primarily opposes the forward motion of a car or airplane?
Drag (air resistance)
How many departments does the team have?
5 teams: ICE, EDU & Telemetry, BCU, AUX, Off-track
How many off-track awards were in SEM 2025 Asia-Pacific and the Middle East?
7 Awards: Communications, Safety Leadership, Data and Telemetry, Innovation, Carbon Footprint Reduction, Vehicle Design, and Spirit of Shell Eco-marathon
Which country generates the largest share of its electricity from renewable energy sources?
Iceland (almost 100% from geothermal and hydroelectric)
What component in a car reduces harmful emissions by converting exhaust gases into less harmful substances?
Catalytic converter
In an AC circuit, how does a capacitor affect the phase relationship between voltage and current?
The current leads the voltage by 90 degrees.
What is the age range of our team members?
19-32
When was Shell Eco-marathon launched?
1985
What is the name of the international agreement signed in 2015 to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C?
The Paris Agreement
What are the four strokes in a four-stroke engine cycle?
Intake, Compression, Power, Exhaust
What type of power converter changes DC to AC?
Inverter