After becoming the fastest (champion 1) in the Energy Saving Car Contest (KMHE) in the previous year, namely by successfully breaking the Asian and world records by successfully recording the best results of 335.09 KM / KWH, Mechatronics and Srikandi Team of the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) ) is again preparing to compete in the 2019 KMHE at the State University of Malang (UM), September 24-28.
These three teams in the Urban Electric category were represented by Mechronic Team 1 with the U.E.V. Genetro Car (Urban Electric Vehicle). 06, in the Electrical Prototype category LSO was represented by Mechronic Team 2 with the prototype car Barqun Speed Electric Vehicle (E.V.) 04. While in the Urban Gasoline category was represented by the Srikandi Team women's team with Hrusangkali Cars. For Srikandi Team, this contest will be her second debut.
For specifications of Electric Prototype, the body is made of carbon fiber, aluminum chassis and powered by an electric motor. While for Urban Electricity the body is also made of carbon fiber, aluminum chassis and powered by a 500 watt electric motor. While the specifications for the Hrusangkali car are fronted by Srikandi Team, the body is made of glass fiber, aluminum chassis and Pertamax 92 fuel.
Keep in mind, the Srikandi Team as the only team whose members consisted of this woman last year won the award in the category of Best Design and Aesthetics in KMHE 2018. Srikandi Team UMM with the Hrusangkali Evo 01 vehicle that dropped in the Gasoline Internal Combustion Motor (MPD) class at that time, the jury and participants from other universities had been the center of attention.
All three teams claimed to have prepared in advance. "The Mechatronics Team has competed and won first place in the category of Urban Electricity and the Heroine Team won the best Design and Aesthetics last year at Padang State University, hopefully this year's achievements will be better and can maintain the victory" said Drs. Moh. Jufri, ST., MT. as the coach of Mechatronic LSO during the release at the UMM Rectorate Building.
"There is no need to be burdened by victory, because our team has been tested at the National level to go international. Besides that, my message must not be too proud and arrogant. Must still have a winning mentality but still do the best, "added the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Dr. Ir. Ahmad Mubin MT during his speech in front of UMM Rectorate Building, Monday (9/23) afternoon. Attended by all three members of the complete team.
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Joko continued, the availability of supporting facilities in every student learning process cannot be separated from the record of student achievement. For Joko, the seriousness and commitment of UMM to print the nation's best generation through various achievements at national and even international levels, was also a tangible manifestation of the UMM White Campus tagline, "from Muhammadiyah for the Nation." (yas / can)