Malang
- University of Muhammadiyah
Malang (UMM) has
named UMM Sport
electric car. This
car designed by
engineering students of the Faculty of Engineering. The car is currently
being included in the competition arena Indonesia Marathon Challenger Energy
(IEMC) Directorate General of Higher Education held in Surabaya Kenjeran
Circuit. Dean UMM,
UMM said Ir
Sudarman MT Sport
made originated from a mechanical
engineering student thesis then
designed a prototype.
"This car is a lot of advantages and drawbacks bit," he said proudly. The car is thought that
production costs are
not too large because the only cost Rp 35 Million it. Participation
in the race is expected to
inject spirit IEMC
students to make
the work better. IEMC
held Directorate General of Higher Education, RI Kemdikbud collaboration with the Institute of Technology (ITS) Surabaya held IEMC.
This activity was held in the circuit Kenjeran,
Surabaya on 23-25 November 2012. IEMC 2012
is an event held to test the ability in the design and development of vehicles
that are safe, economical and
environmentally friendly.
Additionally, this economical car race also aims to support the government in energy efficiency efforts. This activity can be followed by all students of the university / institute / polytechnic in Indonesia that meet the criteria set by the committee. "Having repaired the car ahead will also be included in the annual race in Malaysia," he explained. Sport UMM UMM Rector had exhibited before, Muhadjir Effendy before competing in Surabaya. He also had time to drive this car around the UMM campus. (OCI / Eno)
Additionally, this economical car race also aims to support the government in energy efficiency efforts. This activity can be followed by all students of the university / institute / polytechnic in Indonesia that meet the criteria set by the committee. "Having repaired the car ahead will also be included in the annual race in Malaysia," he explained. Sport UMM UMM Rector had exhibited before, Muhadjir Effendy before competing in Surabaya. He also had time to drive this car around the UMM campus. (OCI / Eno)