Four PT Shell Indonesia race in Asia Eco-Marathon 2010

Four universities in Indonesia, namely University of Indonesia (UI), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), University of Gajah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta and Ten November Institute of Technology (ITS), Surabaya, would not taking extravagant fuel held by Shell, the Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM) Asia first. The competition will be held 8-10 July 2010 at Sepang circuit, Malaysia. Neighboring countries is trusted by Shell conducting this competition for three years respectively. After that, later to rotate other Asian countries. Sponsored participants from Indonesia by PT Shell Indonesia. Despite only 4 universities followed, but Indonesia include 8 teams in the competition is. Individual, UI and ITB consists of 3 teams, plus a UGM and ITS teams. Each team obtain funds of U.S. $ 2000 from Shell to prepare the vehicle on the show. Meanwhile, when the race later, have every accommodation U.S. $ 1750. In Malaysia, Indonesia team will compete with participants from other countries. Countries that send most of the team, according to Sri Wahyu Endah, Corporate Social Investment Manager, PT Shell Indonesia, is Pakistan. 9 countries to send teams. Other countries, Malaysia send 6 teams, Singapore 4, China 4, India and Thailand, 2 each, then New Zealand, Australia and the Philippines one team. Under these conditions, Dr. Ir. Marzan A. Iskandar, (BPPT), which came as government representatives, sure, India can win the race this. The reason is, the ability of Brazil - if there is an opportunity - not less with other countries more advanced. In addition, the first SEM Asia, Indonesia to send a team number two most. 3771 km / liter The record's most economical fuel in the SEM has been held in Europe and the United States, which is 3771 km / liter. Results are achieved by a team from the universities of France, St Joseph LPTI La Joliverie Nantes on the race this year. Meanwhile, a team of ITB, Rajawali can expect record-breaking it. If it is not, expect the fuel consumption is 3200 km / liter. For this type of urban, record teririt, 1246 km / liter to be participants from NTNU Norway that use hydrogen fuel. Urban & futuristic SEM is a project of education from the Shell challenging students from universities to design and create the most efficient vehicle or teririt fuel consumption. The winner is the vehicle through a successful farthest distance with the least fuel SEM race divide in the two types of vehicles. First, a futuristic (three wheels), the design of aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. Second is the concept of urban vehicle (four wheel), designed according to the needs of the present, more realistic to use in the city or heavy traffic in the other. The vehicle must also meet the safety aspect. While the source enegi, can use conventional fuel such as gasoline, diesel, elpiji, bbg and alternative, namely hydrogen and hot sun.