2013: Showcase of Selected Entrants
For the 2013 Michelin Challenge Design, participants were asked to develop exciting and passionate designs that employed innovative vehicle architecture solutions for weight reduction, without compromising safety or comfort. As the theme was in part inspired by the approach Ben Bowlby took in developing the Nissan DeltaWing racing car, Michelin was honored to be able to include the racing car in the Michelin Challenge Design display.Registration from 900 designers came down to 15 finalists. Our esteemed jury then selected the Top Three.The work of all fifteen finalists were displayed at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, and as part of our recognition of their talent and accomplishment, Michelin provided transportation and lodging for the Top Three to come to Detroit, Michigan, see their work displayed and meet top OEM designers and industry experts, including Mr. Bowlby. The Top Three were announced and recognized at an annual Michelin Challenge Design Reception. Along with the Top Three, Michelin was honored that several other finalists also made the trip to Detroit to participate in this celebration of design and the automotive industry.Congratulations the the 2013 Top Three: Jorge Biosca, Song Wei Teo, and Shun Liu.
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Top Three Winner: Jorge Biosca |
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eLink |
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Jorge Biosca |
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Spain |
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Top Three Winner: Song Wei Teo |
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PolyPlus |
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Song Wei Teo |
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Singapore |
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Top Three Winner: Shun Liu |
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Dolphin |
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Shun Liu |
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China |
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Takashi Nishimura |
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SOMA |
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Takashi Nishimura |
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Japan |
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Jose Eduardo Sanchez |
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Citroen DS BiRotor |
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Jose Eduardo Sanchez |
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Mexico |
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Lucas Lopez |
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Helios |
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Lucas Lopez |
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Argentina |
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Vruttant Phatak |
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Vibe |
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Vruttant Phatak |
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India |
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Marcell Sebestyen |
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Chitin Concept |
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Marcell Sebestyen |
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Hungary |
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Andrea Filogonio |
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bemoove |
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Andrea Filogonio |
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Italy |
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XiaoQuan Qian |
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Air Car |
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XiaoQuan Qian |
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China |
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Cristian Polanco |
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Exploder II |
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Cristian Polanco |
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Guatemala |
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Schley & Michaelis |
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smart one4all |
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Antonis Schley
Sven Michaelis |
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Germany |
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Wei & Luyao |
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XLeaf |
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Guo Wei
Zhu Luyao |
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China |
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Thierry Dumaine |
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carDboard |
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Thierry Dumaine |
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France |
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Jeremy Helle |
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EV XO |
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Jeremy Helle |
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United States |
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