The team is formed by a group of about 60 students from different degrees at the University of Turin and is at its tenth participation in the competition.
The H2politO Team is made up of engineering students from the Politecnico di Torino, each with different profiles and experiences ranging from Automotive to Mechanics, Informatics to Electronics and Aerospace, without forgetting other subjects such as Energetics, Mathematics, Telematics, Mechatronics, Management, Industrial Design and others.
Since 2008 is directed by Prof.Massimiliana Carello.

Shell Eco-marathon is a unique competition that challenges students around the world to design, build and drive the most energy-efficient car.
In 2017, the competition took place from 25 to 28 May and saw the participation of more than 200 teams, divided into several categories, which were confronted and challenged on fundamentally global themes: environmental sustainability, low consumption and reduction of emissions.
The race, which came to the 33rd edition, took place inside the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London on a particularly demanding track, full of curves and slopes.
IDRAkronos won the second place this year and the first place in 2016.