Shell Eco-Marathon is a prestigious competition that showcases energy-efficient vehicles that push the boundaries of innovation. 

This year marks a new chapter after five consecutive years of the competition being held in Indonesia, specifically at the Mandalika Circuit in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.

Hans Tobias Sihombing, the General Manager of Semar UGM, stated that the Semar UGM team is presenting two of its best vehicles to compete with energy-efficient innovations from numerous international student teams. 

These vehicles are the Semar Urban Hydroz 1.2, powered by hydrogen fuel, and the Semar Proto 4.0, which uses electricity as its primary energy source.

“We aim to bring a grand vision to promote sustainability innovation through this international competition,” Sihombing said in a statement to reporters on Wednesday (Jan. 15).

Sihombing noted that Semar UGM achieved various outstanding accomplishments in previous competitions, such as first place in the Urban Hydrogen Fuel Category, first place in the Prototype Electric Category with a record of 938 km/kWh, first place in the Off-track Data and Telemetry Category, and third place in the Regional Championship. 

“Semar UGM’s achievements in previous years demonstrate the team’s dominance and competence as one of the best in the field of energy-efficient vehicles,” he explained.

Semar UGM’s path to victory was not easy. Great sacrifices had to be made, such as missing final exams, which they had to retake after the competition. 

The team faced tremendous pressure during the competition due to a critical issue. The Semar Proto 4.0 failed the technical inspection until the second day, leaving no opportunity for Semar Proto to practice on the track. 

However, through intense discussions, collaboration, and unwavering determination, Semar Proto 4.0 ultimately claimed 1st place in its category. 

“This experience was a nerve-wracking moment that demonstrated the team’s resilience, dedication, and determination to achieve the best and emerge as champions,” he recalled.

Semar UGM is determined to continue this spirit of innovation as it brings its environmentally friendly vehicle designs closer to implementation on the road. The journey toward this achievement is not done alone. 

Semar UGM is proud to receive support from various partners committed to sustainability, such as PT Petrokimia Gresik, Pos Properti Indonesia, Jericho, PLN, Toyota Astra Motor, Citra Jelajah Informatika, Wefreight, Inalum, Pebsteel, Dharma Precision Parts, and Air Liquide. 

Semar UGM is also continuously open to collaborations with new partners who share the same vision: to create beneficial and sustainable innovations and creations for the world.

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Shell Eco-marathon is a global competition for energy-efficient vehicles designed by students to promote sustainable transportation solutions. This year, over 75 teams from 14 countries in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions, including Indonesia, Singapore, Korea, India, China, Malaysia, and Qatar, competed, increasing the intensity and excitement of the race.

In the prototype battery-electric category, Semar UGM demonstrated its expertise with an impressive efficiency of 903 km/kWh, securing second place.

They also participated in the hydrogen fuel cell category of the urban concept as the only representative from Indonesia, achieving an efficiency score of 178 km/m³. They won first place, beating teams from prestigious universities in Asia, such as KUST from South Korea, LH-EV from Vietnam, and UiTM from Malaysia.

Furthermore, Semar UGM also won first place in the off-track award for data and telemetry systems and secured third place in the regional championship. 

This achievement marks not the end of Semar’s journey but a new beginning to reach higher accomplishments, especially next year when Semar plans to participate in the Shell Eco-marathon Asia Pacific and Middle East in Qatar.

Arkan Febian, Manager of Urban Hydroz 1.1, expressed satisfaction with his team’s outstanding performance. The Semar UGM team’s success culminates over a year of hard work and meticulous preparation. 

“The team’s success is driven by solid teamwork because we rely on each other and our strong commitment to creating a sustainable future,” Febian said. 

He added that, in addition to team collaboration, support from UGM and sponsors such as Bronkhorst and 18 other partners was crucial to their achievements.

Fikri Wahyudi, Head of the Semar UGM team, also expressed his happiness after winning the championship. 

“From the beginning, we just focused on doing our best and eliminating worries in all areas. Our hard work finally paid off with a proud result. We hope this achievement can inspire other students to innovate in environmentally friendly technology,” Wahyudi said.

In this year’s competition, the Semar team comprised 22 students from the Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering/FT UGM), and Electronics and Instrumentation (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences/FMIPA UGM).

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The Semar team will compete against more than 80 teams from 12 countries in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions.

Fikri Wahyudi, the General Manager of Semar UGM, stated that the Semar team would compete in two categories: Urban Concept and Prototype vehicles. 

“There are usually six categories in the competition. The Semar team will compete in two categories: Urban Hydrogen and Electric Battery Prototype,” said Wahyudi on Tuesday (Jun. 18).

Wahyudi mentioned that they had already tested the two cars at Mandala Krida to prepare for the competition. 

“We are researching the motor controller. We are improving the motor control and wiring because we are learning from last year’s experiences and mistakes,” he said.

Wahyudi is optimistic that the innovations and improvements to the two energy-efficient cars they developed will help them achieve the best results and win first place in the two categories they are participating in.

In the same competition last year, the Semar Urban team won the Hydrogen Fuel category, beating the HYD12OGEN Team from Nanyang Technological University of Singapore, which came in second, and the TP Eco Flash Team from Temasek Polytechnic, which took third place.

In this competition, Semar Urban achieved the best mileage of 276.4 kilometers per cubic meter. This achievement surpassed the HYD12OGEN Team from Nanyang Technological University of Singapore, which achieved 238.4 kilometers per cubic meter, and the TP Eco Flash Team from Temasek Polytechnic, which reached 129.9 kilometers per cubic meter.

In addition to the urban concept category, the Semar team competes in the prototype category. This competition is aimedat very efficient lightweight vehicles, which generally have three wheels and are designed to reduce drag and maximize efficiency.

For this year’s competition, the Semar team comprises 22 students from the Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering departments of the Faculty of Engineering (FT UGM) and the Electronics and Instrumentation department of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA UGM).

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The Shell Eco-Marathon is a prestigious international collegiate competition focused on energy-efficient vehicles, aimed at empowering future energy leaders. 

The 2024 event marks the last time the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia and Middle East will be held at the Mandalika Circuit in Lombok, and also the last chance for the Semar team to compete on a track where they have achieved significant successes over the past two years.

Muhammad Fikri Wahyudi, the leader of UGM Semar, revealed that over the past few months, Semar has been developing their latest sustainable vehicles, Semar Urban Hydroz 1.1 and Semar Proto 3.2. 

“Both are scheduled to debut at the Mandalika International Circuit in July 2024. Driven by the team’s enthusiasm for sustainability efforts, we, as defending champions, are preparing to achieve victory and surpass previous records,” Wahyudi said.

Last season in 2023, the UGM Semar team set two outstanding records and won titles simultaneously. 

One in the Prototype Battery Electric category by Semar Proto with an impressive record of 779.6 km/kWh, and the other in the Urban Concept Hydrogen Fuel Cell category by Semar Urban with an extraordinary record of 276.4 km/m3. 

The prototype category is aimed at ultra-efficient, lightweight vehicles, typically with three wheels, designed to reduce resistance and maximize efficiency. 

In contrast, the urban concept category focuses on energy efficiency in four-wheeled vehicle designs, similar to conventional passenger cars designed for road use.

With these two achievements, the Semar team has set two new records in the Asia and Middle East regions. 

Additionally, Semar Urban became the first Indonesian team to claim the top podium in the Urban Concept Hydrogen Fuel Cell category, setting a remarkable new record in the process.

Wahyudi added that with the mindset that the sky has no limits, the UGM Semar team is currently aiming for new achievements. 

“We are determined to achieve a resounding victory and secure dominance on the podium at the Shell Eco-Marathon 2024,” he said enthusiastically. 

He and the team are committed to continuing innovation to bring environmentally friendly car designs to real-world roads and welcome every opportunity for partnerships and collaborations.

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With an impressive distance of 276.4 kilometers per cubic meter, Semar Urban outperformed Nanyang Technological University’s HYD12OGEN team, who covered 238.4 kilometers per cubic meter, in the second position, and Temasek Polytechnic’s TP Eco Flash team, who came in third, achieving 129.9 kilometers per cubic meter.

In the prototype category, Semar Proto was followed by IMEI TEAM from Muhammadiyah University Sidoarjo and ANTAWIRYA EV from Diponegoro University. The UGM team reached an impressive distance of 780 km/Kwh, while IMEA TEAM covered 749 km/Kwh, and ANTAWIRYA EV achieved 645 km/Kwh.

Semar Manager Adzim Mardiansjah (Mechanical Engineering) expressed his pride and joy in the team’s remarkable achievements. He felt satisfied with the team’s thorough preparation and execution of the competition.

“We are happy, proud, and grateful because, in addition to winning two Shell Eco-Marathon trophies, we feel that we have maximized this competition as a learning experience and performed optimally,” he stated in Lombok on Tuesday (11/7).

He mentioned that it was a pleasant surprise for the Semar Urban team to achieve the best performance in the hydrogen category in their debut competition. In addition, the success of Semar Proto in the prototype category showcased the team’s contribution to mechanical design, with their car being the lightest at only 27 kg.

“For hydrogen, it was our first time competing in this category. We are grateful that we have been busy manufacturing and preparing this car well for the past eight months. Alhamdulillah, beyond our expectations, we became champions,” he explained.

Mardiansjah revealed that Semar involved 28 students in the 2023 Shell Eco-Marathon. Most team members were from the Faculty of Engineering, and a few were from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (Electronics and Instrumentation).

As the team manager, he acknowledged that their biggest challenge was ensuring all members played their roles to the fullest. It was essential to have everyone contribute 100% to the team’s success.

“Hence, we genuinely feel that this is a valuable experience. Through this competition, we have gained maximum learning experiences. Without activities like this, as students, our experiences would be limited, and this serves as a platform for us to unleash our potential,” he emphasized.

Dr. Jayan Sentanuhady, Semar’s supporting lecturer, expressed the same gratitude. He attributed the team’s achievements to students’ hard work, who dedicated a year of their college journey to improving the Proto Electric car and developing the Hydrogen car.

“UGM aimed to secure both trophies. Over the past ten years, we usually only managed to get one champion title, either first or second place. Alhamdulillah, this year we won both first places,” he said.

He added that although both cars were still prototypes, they hoped that their technologies could be adopted or used for the benefit of society in the future. He believed the electric prototype and urban hydrogen cars were highly applicable.

“Regarding hydrogen, we are collaborating with PLN in development, such as applications for generating electricity from hydrogen in underserved areas. This demonstrates how the technologies being developed by UGM can be utilized or applied to areas or communities without electricity,” he explained.

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This energy-efficient vehicle innovation competition is attended by 77 teams from 13 countries, including 47 teams from Indonesia, four teams from China, two teams from India, three teams from Malaysia, two teams from the Philippines, two teams from Qatar, three teams from Saudi Arabia, two teams from Singapore, five teams from Thailand, and three teams from Vietnam. There are also participants from Kazakhstan with two groups, and Brunei Darussalam and South Korea with one team each.

Reynolds Widhiyanurrochmansyach, the coordinator for fuel cell development for Urban Hydroz and a UGM student from the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, stated that Semar Urban Hydroz runs on hydrogen fuel, which is considered more fuel-efficient. 

“This vehicle utilizes advanced technology to generate electrical power through the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen inside the fuel cell,” said Widhiyanurrochmansyach in a press release sent to journalists on Thursday (6/7).

“It produces pure water emissions as the only byproduct, making it a completely emission-free and environmentally friendly vehicle.” 

In addition to being fueled by hydrogen, the team also conducted intensive development to optimize the aerodynamic design of Urban Hydroz. 

“Reducing drag and minimizing air friction on the vehicle’s body enhances the energy efficiency used to propel the vehicle,” he explained.

Furthermore, lightweight and robust materials, such as carbon fiber and aluminum, reduce the vehicle’s weight without sacrificing strength and safety. 

“These materials improve energy efficiency and overall vehicle performance,” he added.

The Semar Urban Hydroz team comprises dedicated UGM students who have worked hard to design and build a vehicle that combines future technology, environmental friendliness, and sustainability. 

In the fierce competition against the best teams worldwide, the UGM team aims to win one of the awards in the hydrogen fuel efficiency category.

Prior to participating in this competition, the Semar Urban Hydroz team underwent rigorous testing and simulations. They have invested significant time and effort to optimize their vehicle for the best performance.

“We are very excited about the opportunity to participate in the 2023 Shell Eco-Marathon. Our vehicle is a testament to our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the environment. We hope to make a positive contribution to the future of environmentally friendly transportation,” said Jayan Sentanuhady, the advisor of Semar UGM.

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