The Auto Channel
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
Official Website of the New Car Buyer

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.

               And, following the teleconference, members of the University
               of Houston team along with Mark Singer, Global Project
               Manager for the Shell Eco-marathon, and Council Member
               Rodriguez will be in front of City Hall with the U of H team,
               their 2009 vehicle, and two Shell high-mileage vehicles for
               photo and interview opportunities.

  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 Americas participant
               -  Mark Singer, Global Project Manager, Shell Eco-marathon

  WHEN:        Wednesday, October 21, 2009:

               Teleconference              Vehicles Display
               -------------------------------------------------------
               1:00 p.m. CDT               George R. Brown Convention Center
               U.S. Participant            1001 Avenidas de las Americas
                Dial-In: 1-800-895-1085    Street Level Plaza
               International               Between Halls A and B
                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:     University of Houston team members with their futuristic
               prototype vehicle, along with two Shell high-mileage vehicles
               will be on display.  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/