Sabtu, Julai 02, 2011

'AXOLOT' MOVES WITH LESS FUEL

'Axolot' moves with less fuel

Universiti Malaysia Sabah lecturer and Team 1UMS adviser Chua Bih Lii (left) with  team members, (from left) Javier Isaac, Syamshul Rasyid, Agnesius Muslin, Mohd Nasib Syamsudin and Hasmil Hussein and ‘Axolot’.

Universiti Malaysia Sabah lecturer and Team 1UMS adviser Chua Bih Lii (left) with team members, (from left) Javier Isaac, Syamshul Rasyid, Agnesius Muslin, Mohd Nasib Syamsudin and Hasmil Hussein and ‘Axolot’.

KOTA KINABALU 2011/07/02: A group of Universiti Malaysia Sabah engineering students has developed a prototype eco-friendly vehicle which they hope could become an alternative to the inefficient internal combustion system used in conventional cars.

The body design of the vehicle is like that of a salamander, and built partially using fibreglass to improve its aerodynamics, hence, fuel consumption.

The three-wheeled, single-seat vehicle has a 35cc engine with a fuel injection system.

Called the "Axolot', the 70cm-tall vehicle will be showcased at the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia competition at the Sepang International Circuit on July 7 and 9.

About 100 teams from 13 countries around Asia will take part in the competition, which aims to address the global energy challenge and help the world meet its growing desire for mobility in a more sustainable way.

Calling themselves Team 1UMS, the 23 engineering students involved in the design and development of the prototype hope that their participation in the event will generate interest in research and innovation, particularly in automotive technology, and energy efficiency among the younger generation.

Their invention will be showcased in the prototype category for futuristic and streamlined vehicles designed to maximise fuel efficiency through innovative design.

"The long term objective is to build the most efficient petrol fuel prototype car in Asia and then develop a sustainable prototype car using renewable energy," said Syamshul Rashid, who heads the design team.

Boasting an average fuel consumption of 200km per litre with a top speed of 45kph, the Axolot will compete in the energy-source category for petrol fuelled cars at the eco-marathon challenge.

Team adviser Chua Bih Lii said the Axolot sports a distinctive military camouflage pattern, a surefire way to make it stand among the other vehicles expected to take part in the challenge.

12 ulasan:

  1. Harap Axolot berjaya dalam pertandingan ini.

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  2. Sungguh teruja bila membaca berita ini. Teruskan usaha. Harap segala kajian yang telah dilakukan dapat digunkapakai oleh syarikat2 yang juga turut sama memajukan industri sebegini.

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  3. Usaha mereka ini sudah mengharumkan dan membanggakan UMS.

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  4. Syoknya. Sungguh jimat.

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  5. Good effort. Keep it up!

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  6. Semoga melalui kejayaan ini akan menjadi pendorong bagi mereka untuk melakukan yang lebih baik pada masa akan datang dan hasil usaha mereka ini dapat mendatangkan manfaat kepada semua.

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  7. usaha yang baik...teruskan berusaha untuk menghasilkan sesuatu yang lebih berguna,..

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  8. harap penemuan ini akan dapat diperkembangkan lagi. Tahniah kepada Team 1UMS.

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  9. Wakil Sabah harus buat yang terbaik. Semoga dapat menjuarai pertandingan ini. Apa pun cuba kaji lebih lagi untuk memastikan penjimatan lebih untuk 1 liter petrol.

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  10. hasil yang benar2 baik dan berguna untuk masyrakt.

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  11. wauuu.. 200km untuk satu liter benar2 jimat.. berbanding dengan kereta yang ada sekarang rata2 hanya mampu bergerak sejauh 10-12km untuk satu liter..

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  12. Very good invention!

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