Team Apollo and Team Anemo join to Race Aeolus Den Helder

 Team Apollo Team Anemo Netherlands SolidWorks Model

After racing in the Shell Eco Marathon in Rotterdam, Team Apollo, a high mileage vehicle with low drag, running on bio-ethanol, could have a restful summer.  Instead, Team Apollo joins Team Anemo, a wind power vehicle built with sustainable materials and durable design to compete in Race Aeolus Den Helder Netherlands, the world’s fourth largest sustainability race, August 22-25, https://www.windenergyevents.com/

Apollo @ SEM2013

The combined team Rootbox, www.rtbx.nl, sponsored by SolidWorks reseller, Design Solutions, https://www.designsolutions.nl/ fuse their strengths to build one durable vehicle, with  innovation, reduced aerodynamics, and passion.

 Apollo & Victoria Koblenko

For the Shell Eco Marathon, Team Apollo used SolidWorks and SolidWorks Flow Simulation and caught the eye of actress Victoria Koblenko, who tested out the vehicle – minus her shoes.

We thank Team Apollo, Stephan, Arno, Dennis, Sander, Lisa, Jan, Lianne, Dewi, Merel, Bas, David, Ron, Martin, Thys, Toon & Vincent, for sharing your story and we look forward to seeing you at the SolidWorks 2014 Launch event this November.  Marie

Marie Planchard

Marie Planchard

Senior Director, Early Engagement, 3DEXPERIENCE Works at Dassault Systemes
Marie Planchard is an education and engineering advocate. As Senior Director of Education & Early Engagement, SOLIDWORKS, she is responsible for global development of content and social outreach for the 3DEXPERIENCE Works products across all levels of learning including educational institutions, Fab Labs, and entrepreneurship.
Marie Planchard