Overcoming Challenges in a Competitive Environment

General Manager of Bengawan Team UNS, Farhan Malique Azhari, shared that the team competed in the Prototype Internal Combustion Engine category. They participated in the same category as in previous years. In 2024, they secured first place at Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit. This year, the event presented new challenges, especially due to cold temperatures and strong winds in Qatar.

“The weather conditions forced us to adapt quickly. We faced several technical challenges but managed to overcome them. Finishing in third place is a testament to our dedication, innovation, and teamwork,” Farhan told uns.ac.id on Monday (17/2/2025).

Competing Against the Best

The competition was intense. Team Semeru from Universitas Negeri Malang secured first place, while Fueang Fha from Thailand took second place. However, Bengawan Team UNS showcased remarkable skill and strategic execution, securing third place while identifying key areas for future improvement.

Shell Eco-Marathon is a world-renowned competition challenging students to design, build, and drive the most energy-efficient vehicles. The 2025 event in Qatar brought together numerous talented teams, highlighting advancements in fuel efficiency and automotive technology.

A Milestone Achievement for Bengawan Team UNS

Bengawan Team UNS’s success reflects their hard work, determination, and technical expertise. Their achievements set new standards in the competition. They also inspire future teams to push the limits of energy-efficient vehicle design.

Farhan expressed immense pride in his team. He emphasized their ability to compete against teams from 12 countries. Those were Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, etc.

“The final round of the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia Pacific and Middle East 2025 featured over 500 participants from 12 countries. Alhamdulillah, we secured third place among strong competitors. This proves that our innovation and hard work deserve recognition. We are extremely proud of this achievement and will continue striving for excellence in future competitions,” he said.

Gratitude to Supporters and Future Aspirations

Farand Putra Hendratmo, Vice Manager of the Bengawan Team, also extended his gratitude to those who contributed to the team’s success.

“We sincerely thank our sponsors and Universitas Sebelas Maret for their unwavering support, both morally and financially. Their contributions played a crucial role in our success. This achievement motivates us to continue researching and improving for future competitions,” he stated.

Throughout the competition, the Bengawan Team received guidance from Dr. Hammar Ilham Akbar, S.Pd., M.T. Dr. Rendy Adhi Rachmanto, S.T., M.T., and Prof. Dr. Eng. Syamsul Hadi, M.T., also mentored them.

Supporting Global Sustainability Goals

Bengawan Team UNS’s achievement aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Those are SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). Their innovative contributions to energy-efficient vehicle technology underscore their commitment to a sustainable future.

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Their dedication, innovation, and technical excellence propelled them to this achievement, setting a new team record in the official competition. The Bengawan Team UNS faced stiff competition in the ICE category from RMUTP Racing of Thailand and HAUI Auto from Vietnam, who finished second and third, respectively. However, the Bengawan Team UNS emerged victorious, showcasing superior skills and strategy.

The Shell Eco-Marathon is a prestigious global competition that challenges students to design, build, and drive the most energy-efficient vehicles. The event at Mandalika Circuit attracted numerous talented teams, making it a crucial platform to showcase advancements in fuel efficiency and automotive technology.

Adam Sulthoni Wibowo, the General Manager of Bengawan Team UNS, expressed his pride in his team’s achievements.

“The final round of SEM ASIA 2024 involved over 500 participants from 12 countries in Asia and the Middle East, including Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Alhamdulillah, the Bengawan Team managed to outperform these formidable competitors, demonstrating that our team’s innovation and hard work deserve recognition,” the UNS Mechanical Engineering student said.

Athariq Zhafari Aufar, the Non-Technical Manager of Bengawan Team, added his gratitude to all those who supported the team in achieving the best results.

“We, the Bengawan Team, extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors and especially to the university (Universitas Sebelas Maret) for their moral and material support, which has been the pillar of our success this year and motivation for continuing our research in the years to come,” Athariq stated on Sunday (7/7/2024).

In this competition, the Bengawan Team was mentored by Dr. Hammar Ilham Akbar, S.Pd., M.T.; Dr. Rendy Adhi Rachmanto, S.T., M.T.; and Prof. Dr. Eng. Syamsul Hadi, M.T.

“The success of the Bengawan Team UNS is a proof of their hard work and determination. Their innovative approach and technical expertise have set a new standard in this competition, inspiring future teams to push the boundaries in energy-efficient vehicle design,” Dr. Hammar said.

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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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This event was also attended by the Assistant for Government and People’s Welfare of the City of Surakarta, Drs. Tamso; the Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs UNS, Prof. Dr. Ir. Ahmad Yunus., M.S.; the Vice Rector for Research and Innovation UNS, Prof. Dr. Kuncoro Diharjo, S.T., M.T.; and the Vice Rector for Planning, Cooperation, Business, and Information UNS, Prof. Irwan Trinugroho, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Prof. Yunus as the Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs UNS in his speech that he was proud of every achievement of the Bengawan Team UNS. He said the university would always support activities to achieve achievements for the campus and students. Besides that, Prof. Yunus reminded us that every activity carried out could become research material in the development of the latest science.

 “The history of the development of the Bengawan Team is very encouraging. It has participated in several international championships abroad. The last in Florida, the United States won several gold medals. This makes us very proud,” Prof. Yunus said.

The assistant for Government and People’s Welfare of Surakarta City, Drs. Tamso, representing the Mayor of Surakarta, supports Bengawan Team UNS as a forum for student self-development.

 “Through the Bengawan Team UNS, students can hone their skills and do research on how to design and make prototypes. The younger generation needs to be supported, invited to cooperate industry players to cooperate, and appear in competitions,” Drs. Tamso said.

Bengawan Formula Student Team UNS is a Student Activity Unit (UKM) that focuses on manufacturing research and formula car development. Their design work had been contested on the international stage. The Bengawan Formula UNS Student Team consists of multi-faculty students at UNS.

This year they will compete in Japan organized by the Japan Society of Automotive Engineers (JSAE) which is part of the Society of Automotive Engineers International. General Manager of Bengawan Formula Student UNS, Tegar Aryoseno, hopes to give the best results in this championship.

“Hopefully we can give the best results and bring medals to make the nation and university proud,” Tegar said. Humas UNS

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