UNS – In 2024, the Bengawan Team of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta organized an official launch event to introduce the prototype of an energy-efficient vehicle created by students, the Nirankara 2.0. The event took place at the Dr. Prakosa UNS Building Courtyard on Tuesday (28/5/2024).
The event was attended by the Mayor of Surakarta, represented by the Head of the Surakarta Regional Research and Innovation Agency (BRIDA), Agung Riyadi; the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs of UNS, Prof. Dr. Ir. Ahmad Yunus, M.S.; the Supervising Lecturer of the Bengawan Team, Prof. Dr. Eng. Syamsul Hadi, S.T., M.T., as well as representatives from several project sponsors of Nirankara 2.0.
In his remarks, Prof. Dr. Eng. Syamsul Hadi, S.T., M.T., as the Supervising Lecturer of the Bengawan Team UNS, expressed pride in the Bengawan Team, which consistently achieves success and upgrades its energy-efficient vehicles. He also extended his gratitude to the university and the Surakarta City Government for their support of the team’s activities.
“Every year, the Bengawan Team manages to create new works, keeping up with the times,” Prof. Syamsul said.
“Hopefully, what these students have initiated, along with the spectacular work supported fully by the university, can yield the best results for our beloved UNS,” Prof. Syamsul added.
Prof. Dr. Ir. Ahmad Yunus, M.S. The Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs of UNS, Prof. Dr. Ir. Ahmad Yunus, M.S., also expressed pride in the innovative progress made by the Bengawan Team UNS and wished them success in the upcoming competition at the Mandalika Circuit.
“Hopefully, the Bengawan Team will succeed in the Mandalika Circuit competition and win awards again,” Prof. Yunus said at the end of his remarks.
The Nirankara 2.0 energy-efficient vehicle prototype is a three-wheeled vehicle, an improvement over its predecessor, Nirankara 1.0. In this latest model, the team managed to reduce the vehicle’s weight by up to 15 kilograms. The vehicle’s range also reaches 766 kilometers per liter.
“This car is called Nirankara 2.0. It is lighter than the previous model. Previously, Nirankara 1.0 weighed 60 kilograms, while the latest model weighs only 45 kilograms, excluding the driver’s weight,” Adam Sulthoni Wibowo, the General Manager of Bengawan Team UNS 2024, explained.
This year, the Bengawan Team UNS will compete in the Shell Eco-Marathon World Championship 2024 held at the Mandalika Circuit, Lombok, in July, and the Energy-Efficient Car Contest 2024 at the Ancol Circuit later this year.
“At the moment, preparations have reached 80 percent completion; it’s just the finishing touches. Hopefully, this year’s events will score higher than last year and achieve satisfactory results,” Adam added in an interview with the media.
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