Making Ethanol Car Prototype, UMM Team Wins National KMHE Champion

Author : Humas | Monday, November 07, 2022 07:37 WIB

The UMM Mechatronic Team won third place in the National Energy Saving Car Contest (KMHE) (Photo: Istimewah)

Proud news came from the Mechatronic Team 3 of the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM). Seven people who are members of the team managed to win third place in the National Energy Saving Car Contest (KMHE) which was held at the Bung Tomo Circuit, Surabaya. The team competed in the ethanol prototype category from October 30 to November 4, 2022. Interestingly, this was also the first experience for team members to compete in a car competition.

Team Leader Muhammad Abid Zaini explained that the event seeks to find car innovations that do not require a lot of energy. So, the more energy efficient you use, the greater the chances of winning.

“So, each team is given five opportunities to race with a certain time limit. Then see which car is the most economical among the participants. Alhamdulillah, our hard work resulted in third place,” he said.

Abid, his nickname, continued, he and his team had been preparing since the beginning of 2022, to be precise in January. They take things into account and do the assembly themselves. The installation system has also been carefully designed. Starting from the car body, gears, chains, engines, chassis, to the amount of ethanol consumed in one go.

Even though this event was their first KMHE competition, they were not afraid to continue to innovate and provide the best system. They didn't even hesitate to ask the supervisors and seniors who had previously won a similar contest. Moreover, with the full support from UMM White Campus in the form of guidance, finance, and also the freedom to innovate.

Regarding the obstacles, the mechanical engineering student explained that the connection between parts is still the most complicated. However, he believes that with good research, his team can win first place in the next competition. Especially with the many experiences and new knowledge they got at KMHE 2022.

“Of course, this achievement is a good provision for the younger generations to win the KMHE next year. With a good analysis of strategic changes, as well as precise calculations, I believe the mechatronic 3 team can get more results in the next event," he concluded. (wil)

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