ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to express sincere appreciation to their professors,

Engr. Edgardo L. Alasco, and Engr. Jorge B. Yasay, Engr. Gabriel Tecson Jr.,Engr.
Alfredo Hicaro, Engr. Emmanual Longares for their encouragements, advices,
patience, and understanding and for constantly pushing their students to meet their
fullest potential. Without their guidance this thesis would not be possible.

The researchers would also like to thank their adviser, Engr. Wilfredo G. Vidal
for his superior knowledge in Machine Design and also in the field of Automotive.
Without his guidance and motivation this thesis would not be possible.

The researchers would also like to thank Mr. Aljhon Pon-an for helping us along
the way in building the car with his technical skills.

The researchers would also like to thank Shell Eco Marathon Asia 2017 and all
of its members for making the event possible. Without them this thesis would not be
possible.

The researchers would like to thank everyone who gave them inspiration and
motivation at all times especially at hardships, their batch mates who stayed with
them through times of procrastination and cramming, their family and their friends.

And lastly, the researcher would like to thank God Almighty who gave them the
strength, and confidence especially the knowledge, wisdom and understanding He
had showered. Without His blessings this would not be possible.

Bagunu, Arkie Marlou G.

De Guzman, Jericho R.

Mararac, Abel Karlo M.

Masagca, John Phillip L.