ITS committed to regain outstanding performance at Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2011
Apr 01, 2011
Three mechanical engineering teams of ITS with their super energy-efficient vehicles called Sapu Angin 1, Sapu Angin 2 and Sapu Angin 3 are committed to regain outstanding performance in the fuel efficiency vehicle competition of Shell Eco-marathon (SEM) Asia 2011, 6-9 July 2011 in Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Their determination is to proof that automotive young designers in Indonesia are able to compete in international stage.
The Rector of ITS, Prof Ir Priyo Suprobo Msc Phd, said, "Very grateful that the team from ITS was able to achieve satisfactory result in SEM Asia last year. Judging from the result, we are proud that Indonesians can be better than people from other countries. We hope that three participating teams from ITS will be challenged to show better achievement hence bringing good reputation for Indonesia at the international stage.”
The ITS Rector also stated that the participation of ITS in the SEM Asia proves the institution’s gesture to address the global energy challenge, that is how automotive industry players are motivated to develop energy-efficient and environmental-friendly vehicles.
At SEM 2010, the team from ITS with its Sapu Angin 2 successfully won two prestigious awards - Grand Prize in the category of Gasoline Fuel Award and first prize in the category of Urban gasoline vehicle award with internal combustion engine. The Sapu Angin 2 was able to travel the distance of 238 km with one litre of gasoline. This 238km/litre beat the record at the SEM America in the same category by Mater Dei Team of Canada with 184 km for 1 litre gasoline. With this achievement, the team from ITS feels confident that Sapu Angin 1, Sapu Angin 2 and Sapu Angin 3 will be able to reach hundreds of kilometres with 1 litre fuel.
There were 81 teams from 10 countries participated in last year’s SEM Asia, while at SEM 2011 there will be 121 teams from 14 participating countries. Those 14 countries are Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Philippine, Thailand, Hongkong, Vietnam, Taiwan, Iran, Pakistan, Japan, China and India.
Darwin Silalahi, Country Chairman and President Director of PT Shell Indonesia stated that SEM is one of contributions of Shell towards smarter mobility. Along with the increase of the world’s population from currently 6.5 billion to 9 billion in 2050, the need for transportation mobility will also increase. As the consequence, the need for energy will also multiply.
“Around one fifth of world’s energy is used by transportation sector. The percentage of fuel usage for transportation is even higher, that is 60%. The most important part of our business is providing energy in the form of fuel and lubricants. If the number of cars and trucks increases from currently 900 million to 2 billion in 2050, it is easy to predict that the need of energy for transportation will also be enormous – economically expensive, produce high carbon emission and causing negative impact to the environment. Therefore, participation of ITS’ students in this SEM Asia will be very important to take part in addressing global problem, that is to create energy efficient mobility, environmental-friendly while at the same time taking into consideration the safety aspects.”
Light vehicle
In designing Sapu Angin, apart from the design factor, the teams of ITS must also pay attention to the weight and stability of the vehicle.
Eko Hardianto, manager of ITS Team 2 stated that, “The most important factor required to produce energy efficient vehicle is the weight of the vehicle. It must be the lightest possible and with equal stability as well as reduce friction. “Therefore we try to design vehicles with the above three factors in consideration, without compromising safety and environmental-friendly aspects.”
The SEM competition is divided into two categories namely futuristic prototype vehicles and urban concept vehicles. The primary design consideration for prototype category is reducing drag and maximizing energy efficiency, while for the urban category is the design of 4 wheels vehicle and to be used in current realistic urban condition.
The ITS teams will take part in the two categories : Sapu Angin 1 is the prototype vehicle with gasoline fuel, while the vehicles for urban concept category are Sapu Angin 2 with diesel fuel and Sapu Angin 3 with gasoline fuel. The name Sapu Angin itself is taken from the charm of Sunan Kalijaga who, according to the legend, was able to move from one place to another swiftly.
This team has already been formed since November 2010 comprising 17 mechanical engineering students from year 2007 and 2008. The selected members have undergone selection process conducted by the last year’s successful team. They are classified according to their competence and divided into 3 teams under one management.
The ITS mechanical engineering teams have received substantial supports from many parties such as ITS alumni association and large corporations as the sponsors such as PT. Astra Honda Motor, PT. Borka Energi Lestari, PT. Lintech Duta Pratama, PT. Semen Gresik, PT. Bukit Asam, PT. Maruline Maju Utama.
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For more information on vehicles of SEM ITS, please contact:
Eko Hardianto
Manager for Engineering Team of ITS 2
085746141598
ekohardianto50@gmail.com
For interview, photo sessions and further information on SEM please contact:
Sri Wahyu Endah
Media Relations Manager, PT Shell Indonesia
0811 840605
sri.endah@shell.com
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MEDIA
About Shell Eco-marathon (SEM)
Shell Eco-marathon (SEM) is a competition for students to build a vehicle capable of travelling the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel. SEM has been started in Europe since 1985 and in United States since 2007. Meanwhile, for Asia it was only held in 2010 at Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The objectives of SEM are:
- Provide support to education, foster innovations, to improve maintenance and development of technology especially for greater energy efficiency.
- Inspire others to have different way of thinking about energy and provide basis to create practical solutions in facing the future energy challenges.
- Bring together academics, decision makers, expert on energy efficiency and expert of environmental affairs as well as university students with passions for thinking and to be creative on how to get larger energy and releasing the least amount of CO2.
- Shows the commitment of Shell to directly answer the future energy challenges in a more responsible manner.
SEM is held in Asia because:
- Asia is ready to embrace the future energy challenges together with other university students from Europe and United States of America.
- Asian students have tremendous capability and talents hence by holding SEM in Asia we hereby give opportunity for more students’ teams in this region to participate.
Fuel used by SEM vehicles
The participants may choose one of the following fuels for their vehicles:
- Shell Unleaded 95 (EU) / Shell Plus 89 (US)
- Shell Diesel
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
- Shell Gas To Liquid (100% GTL)
- Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (100% FAME)
- Ethanol E100 (100% Ethanol)
- Hydrogen
- Solar
- Plug-in electricity
Participants from Indonesia
- ITS: Sapu Angin 1 (prototype), Sapu Angin 2 (Urban) and Sapu Angin 3 (urban)
- UI: Nakoela (prototype) and Sadewa (urban)
- ITB: Rakata (prototype) and Cikal (urban)
- Politeknik Negeri Pontianak: Polnep (prototype)
- UGM: Semar Urban (Urban) and Semar Prototype(Prototype)
Facts on SEM ITS vehicles
| Specification of Sapuangin 1 - ITS Mesin 1 | |
|---|---|
| Chassis | Alumina |
| Body/Shell | Fibreglass/polyurethane foam |
| Length/height/width | 280cm / 60cm / 60cm |
| Wheeelbase/track | 149cm / 51cm |
| Weight | Target of 40kg (without driver) |
| Rim Tyres | 21 inches |
| Engine | Pex-02 (paijo experiment-02) 90 cc, super-long stroke |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Sprocket and chain system |
| Steering system | Ackermann steering |
| Brake | Disc brake hydraulic actuated system |
| 2010 SEM Asia result (prototype) | 234 km/l, ranked 1st in Indonesia |
| 2011 SEM target | 1500 km/l, to be number 1 in Asia |
| Guiding Lecturer | Dr. Sutikno, ST |
| Specification of Sapuangin 2 - ITS Mesin 2 | |
|---|---|
| Chassis | Custom Alumina |
| Body/Shell | Fibreglass/polyurethane foam |
| Length/height/width | 220cm / 112cm / 125cm |
| Wheeelbase | 150cm |
| Track width | 110cm for front and 85cm for rear |
| Weight | Target of 90kg (without driver) |
| Rim Tyres | 17 inches |
| Engine | Diesel engine 210cc |
| Fuel System | Direct injection |
| Fuel | Diesel fuel > solar |
| Transmission | Sprocket and chain system |
| Steering system | Ackermann steering |
| Brake | Disc brake hydraulic actuated system |
| 2010 SEM Asia result | n/a |
| 2011 SEM target | 300 km/l, to be number 1 in Asia (urban concept) |
| Guiding Lecturer | Ir. Witantyo Msc |
| Specification of Sapuangin 3 - ITS Mesin 3 | |
|---|---|
| Chassis | Custom Alumina |
| Body/Shell | Fibreglass/polyurethane foam |
| Length/height/width | 220cm / 112cm / 125cm |
| Wheeelbase | 150cm |
| Track width | 110cm for front and 85cm for rear |
| Weight | Target of 90kg (without driver) |
| Rim Tyres | 17 inches |
| Engine | Honda Revo 110cc |
| Fuel System | Carburator |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Sprocket and chain system |
| Steering system | Ackermann steering |
| Brake | Disc brake hydraulic actuated system |
| 2010 SEM Asia result | 238 km/l, ranked 1 in Asia (urban concept gasoline ice) |
| 2011 SEM target | 300 km/l, to be number 1 in Asia (urban concept) |
| Guiding Lecturer | Ir. Bambang Sampurno |