University of Indonesia's electric bus was shown at UI Engineering Center, Depok, West Java, on Monday (18/07). (Photo courtesy of University of Indonesia) |
Jakarta.
The University of Indonesia on Monday (18/07) launched four electric vehicles
designed by campus engineers at the university's engineering center in Depok,
West Java.
The launch
featured a bus and three city cars, with one car named Makara, after the UI
logo.
The bus has
been tested and will be used on campus, replacing traditional buses, to
transport students.
The Molina
UI team of engineers have also researched the impact of electric cars on
economic, social, cultural and legal aspects within the community. A
solar-powered recharge station is also in the development stage to complement
the cars.
"Soon,
this electric bus will operates transporting students around the campus to
support UI green campus vision," UI rector Muhammad Anis said in a
statement received by the Jakarta Globe on Tuesday (19/07). "Considering
that air pollution is already harming our society, this initiative is expected
to push that issue."
"It
also encourages students to master technology and not be dependable on the
major car industry that has made Indonesia consumers."
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