ECO-RUN Bangladesh 2013

31st October, 2024

Bels Park, Barisal

JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and the Department of Mechanical Engineering of BUET (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) collaborated to host a noteworthy event called ‘ECORUN 2013’ at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center in Dhaka. The event aimed to promote fuel-efficient cars in Bangladesh and garnered the participation of 15 teams from six esteemed engineering universities and colleges. Each team competed to design and construct the most fuel-efficient vehicles across two categories:

  • Three-Wheelers
  • Four-Wheelers.

In the Three-Wheeler category, Rajshahi University of Engineering Technology’s (RUET) TEAM AVENGERS achieved an impressive 2nd position. The event was generously sponsored by WALTON, who provided 1500 CC engines for the competition.

Check Some News Coverage on Eco Run 2013:

  1. Innovation at its best | The Daily Star
  2. "Eco-run" organized in Bangladesh - Ambassador report - Our Actions - Tunza Eco Generation (eco-generation.org)
  3. Students make fuel-efficient cars (bdnews24.com)

Achievements

  • Runners Up.
  • Certification of Participation.
  • Runners Up Trophy.