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https://www.linkedin.com/company/75473763/We are a group of young, ambitious students from the Lodz University of Technology, passionately working since 2012 on vehicles with extraordinary fuel efficiency. Our goal is to maximize the distance traveled per unit of fuel, reflected in our success in setting Polish records. We have built three vehicles, winning 1st place at the Educ Eco competition in France and twice breaking the Polish record with a result of 837 km per liter of gasoline. Our team is constantly striving for innovation and breaking barriers, as evidenced by our latest efforts to modernize our vehicles in the areas of electronics and engines.
CATEGORY WINNER
Student-led Impact Initiative of the Year Award
Iron Warriors
CATEGORY WINNER Student-led Impact Initiative of the Year Award
Iron Warriors Team - Poland
"As far as possible on one drop of gasoline."
Summary
Key People
Aleksandra Woźniak
Mechanical Department Coordinator, Driver
Mechanical,
Iron Warriors, Lodz University of Technology
Łukasz Barszczak
Mechanic, Driver
Mechanical,
Iron Warriors, Lodz University of Technology
Krzysztof Sobczyk
Team Leader
Mechanical,
Iron Warriors, Lodz University of Technology
Acknowledgements
We sincerely thank everyone who voted for us in the online poll, as well as the organizers of the Gala of Student Environmental Activities at the Lodz University of Technology for recognizing our efforts. Our project, along with the Eco Arrow 2 electric vehicle, received the title of Best Scientific Circle Project with Practical Applications in Science.
We also want to extend our gratitude to all the members of our team for their hard work and dedication, which made this achievement possible.
Images
Team at the final of the Shell Eco-marathon 2024 competition.
Eco Arrow 3 vehicle and vehicles of other teams at the Shell Eco-marathon 2024 competition.
Eco Arrow 3 vehicle at the Shell Eco-marathon 2024 competition.
Eco Arrow 2 Electric vehicle at the Albi Eco Race 2024 competition.
The team on the podium of the Albi Eco Race 2024 competition - with a trophy for finishing second overall.
IMPACT STORY
Impacting lifesOur achievements go beyond mere technical success; they have a real impact on the development of ecological technology and sustainable mobility. In a short time, we have become the fastest-growing Polish team in the field of Eco-marathons. Winning 1st place in the gasoline-powered prototypes category at the prestigious Educ Eco 2018 competition in Valenciennes and Shell Eco-marathon France 2018 in Paris confirmed our skills and innovative approach. Even when faced with challenges, such as a blocked steering system and a collision during the Albi Eco Race 2024, we demonstrated our ability to turn obstacles into success by securing the silver trophy. Our vehicles are proof that high performance can be achieved with minimal fuel consumption, contributing to the promotion of ecological solutions in the automotive industry.
LEARNINGS
Lessons learnedOur experience in building advanced vehicles has not only strengthened our technical skills but also developed us as leaders and innovators. We continuously learn how to manage teams and projects effectively, enabling us to create increasingly complex constructions. The training we have undergone includes 3D design software, numerical analysis, and data interpretation. This allows us to continuously improve our vehicles by introducing innovative technical solutions. Working on the modernization of our vehicles in the fields of electronics and engines prepares us for future challenges and opens new opportunities in the realm of eco-friendly transportation.
FUTURE PLANS
What's coming?Our future plans are ambitious and focused on continued growth and breaking new ground. With Eco Arrow 3.1, we aim to achieve a groundbreaking milestone by surpassing 1000 km per liter of gasoline. With Eco Arrow 2 Electric, we plan to improve our results at the Albi Eco Race, bringing us closer to perfection in energy efficiency. Our ongoing goal is to optimize engine performance and analyze engine thermal efficiency. Additionally, we intend to continue our scientific endeavors and participate in international conferences to share our achievements and gain new experiences. We have already visited places like Cambridge, Melbourne, Helsinki, Cape Town Lyon and Bangkok, and we aspire to present our results and innovations on more global stages, inspiring others to take action towards sustainable development.
