MUHAMMADIYAH.OR.ID, BANTUL – Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) students, associated in a Kyai Haji Ahmad Dahlan (KHAD) team won a third place at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2024 for an battery electric category.
The team leader Azuzan Masud Alauddin mentioned several challenges the team confronted prior to the competition.
“In conducting research, my team attempted to find out how to optimize our car’s energy efficiency. This involved extensive research on the controller, motor, body weight, frame, and mechanical components. Besides, during the competition, we had to ensure we passed the technical inspection, understand the circuit, and devise effective racing strategies,” told Azizan in a press release on Monday (July 15).
Azizan further explained that their electric car, the Lingsar Proto EV 2, belonged to the battery electric category of the prototype class. Here, success is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
“Our Lingsar Proto EV 2 competes in the battery electric prototype category that ranking is determined based on kilometers per kWh (km/kWh). This metric essentially reflects how far the car can travel on a single kWh of energy,” said Azizan.
Meanwhile, Head of the Center of Student Innovation and Creativity (CSIC) Arif Wahyu Setyo Budi expressed his immense pride in the team’s accomplishment, recognizing the tireless efforts of everyone involved.
“This achievement is a testament to the exceptional dedication and hard work of UMY students, particularly those from the Faculty of Engineering,” Arif remarked. “The Faculty played a crucial role in the research and development process, with valuable contributions from both the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering.”
“This is an extraordinary accomplishment that deserves our utmost appreciation for the dedication and hard work of UMY students, particularly those from the Faculty of Engineering. The faculty played a pivotal role in the research and development of this electric car, with contributions from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering,” said Arif.
Arif highlighted another critical factor behind the team’s success, namely the unwavering support from faculty advisors and the university. Throughout the research and development journey, they provided the team with essential facilities and funding, empowering them to achieve their goal.
Looking towards the future, Arif voiced his optimism for the team’s continued success. He expressed his hope that the team will not only excel in future Shell Eco Marathon competitions, both at the national and international levels, but also participate in and conquer other prestigious electric car events, consistently surpassing their previous achievements.
“We are confident that the team will continue to make us proud by securing remarkable results in upcoming Shell Eco Marathon events, as well as on a broader international stage,” said Arif.
