In the Prototype (Hydrogen) category, UM secured second place behind Ngee Ann University, Singapore. UM was the best Malaysian team in this category. The second vehicle which competed in the Urban Concept (Gasoline) with 16 other teams across Asia. UM came out fifth place and again UM was the best Malaysian team in this category.
This year’s competition saw 119 student entries from 18 countries across Asia and Middle East coming more prepared than before as 109 vehicles were able to pass technical inspections with the goal of being able to travel the farthest distance using the least amount of energy within their sights.
This year UM saw unprecedented support from students especially those from Mechanical, Materials, Electrical and Telecommunication programmes. The undergraduates were from the 1st to 4th year while postgraduates were from Mechanical Engineering and PhD levels. They worked well together and showed a strong commitment to see these projects completed successfully. Additionally, a group of supporting staff from Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design and Manufacture, and Chemical Engineering departments had assisted the students to overcome many technical issues.
About UMECH1 and UMECH2 teams
Team UMECH1 designed and built a petrol-fueled internal combustion engine powered urban concept vehicle. They earned the honor of being Malaysia’s top team in this category and achieved an overall ranking of fifth place. They achieved this by demonstrating a fuel efficiency of 85 km/liter.
Team UMECH2 designed and built a hydrogen fuel cell powered prototype vehicle. They also earned the honour of being Malaysia’s top team in this category and won second place (silver medal) overall. They achieved this by demonstrating a hydrogen efficiency of 89.1 km/KWh.
TEAM UMECH1
Petrol Urban Concept Vehicle – 5th Place
Principal faculty supervisor: Dr Rahizar bin Ramli
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