Media Conference Call: 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.
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 participant
WHEN: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 1:00 PM CDT
CALL-IN: U.S. Participant Dial-In: 1-800-895-1085
International 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: 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/
