Jakarta – Commemorating the National Technology Awakening Day (Hakteknas) 2022, the University of Indonesia (UI) also enlivened the Hakteknas exhibition themed “Transformation and Innovation of Education through Technology” by presenting the UI Electric Bus (10/08).

This domestically made electric bus, a collaboration between UI lecturers and students, prioritizes efficiency and environmental friendliness. This innovation is ready to become mass public transportation in the future.

"We have a commitment to support green energy because we know that one of the contributors to the greenhouse effect comes from vehicle pollution," said UI electric bus researcher, Ghani.

Comes with an eye-catching appearance, the UI electric bus has received appreciation from various sectors. UI acts as an innovator providing the framework and design of the electric bus. UI then collaborated with PT Mobil Anak Bangsa (MABI) in Kudus. The manufacture took six months, starting from the design process to production designed by students of various disciplines, including mechanical and electrical engineering.

Having a steering wheel made of Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering with a motor power of 130 kW and motor torque of 1400 Nm, the UI electric bus can fulfill the government's mission to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector.

“The UI electric bus has a charging time of two hours, depending on the capacity of our charger. For one charging use, it can take up to 200-250 km and can be used from Jakarta-Cirebon," explained Ghani.

This bus has been used in several events in Jabodetabek, one of which was at the exhibition at the JIEXPO, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Education, and UI student transportation trials.

"For the closest event, this electric bus will contribute to facilitating transportation at the G20 event in Bali," said Ghani.

Ghani also revealed that the manufacture of diesel engines in Indonesia has been far behind, up to two decades, but not with electric vehicles, because almost all countries are just starting.

"In the future, we hope that there will be synergies from universities and companies to be more concerned and focused on creating outputs, namely products that are feasible and ready to sell, not just limited to design," concluded Ghani.