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Powered by a Cummins X15N\u003Csup\u003E™\u003C/sup\u003E natural gas engine and lubricated with Shell Rotella\u003Csup\u003E®\u003C/sup\u003E natural gas engine oil, the Class 8 truck showcases advanced aerodynamics, powertrain efficiency and data-driven performance optimization.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring the primary on-track student competition, teams completed a fixed number of laps and were ranked based on energy efficiency. Vehicles spanned multiple energy types, including battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and internal combustion and competed across distinct classes designed to maximize innovation.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EConnecting Classroom Innovation to Real-World Impact\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EShell Starship served as an iconic symbol between student innovation and industry application. 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