KMHE 2019 has ended. Rakata Ethanol won the 2nd place for ethanol prototype category with 509,209 km/l and Rakata Electric won the 5th place for electric prototype category with 188,846 km/kWh. #RakataTeamITB#KMHE2019
[FACT ABOUT SEM]
Do you know about shell eco marathon? Shell eco marathon is the world wide competition on energy optimization. It challenges student engineering to design the most energy efficient vehicles.
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[ HORSEPOWER ]
When the steam engine began to do the work of horses in the mines, the mine owners began to ask how many horses an engine would replace. Steam engine inventor, James Watt, figured out a mathematical way to equate horses to engine power.
[ RAKATA'S FUN FACT ]
Have you ever been curious about how Rakata was formed? Here is the fact, Rakata was established in 2010 and Rakata was a merger of two teams, Rajawali and Exia.
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[ ETHANOL AS A FUEL FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT CAR ]
The use of ethanol as a fuel for internal combustion engines has been given much attention mostly because of its possible environmental and long-term economical advantages over fossil fuel.
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[ D-1 OPEN CAM UNIT RAKATA ]
Get your self prepared for Open Cam Unit Rakata tomorrow! Join us on Microsoft Teams Unit Otomotif Rakata and don't forget to win the challenge. Goodluck!
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The use of ethanol as a fuel for internal combustion engines, either alone or in combination with other fuels, has been given much attention mostly because of its possible environmental and long-term economical advantages over fossil fuel.
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[ ALTERNATIVE FUEL FOR CARS ]
Alternative Fuel Vehicle refers to a vehicle that runs on a fuel other than traditional gasoline or diesel; any method of powering an engine that does not involve petroleum.
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[ RAKAPEDIA: CYLINDER BLOCK ]
This is your engine's heart. It plays a key role in the lubrication, temperature control and stability of the engine and it has to be of the highest quality so there is no room for short cut.
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Each of these tips will slightly increase the mileage of your car and all these savings when added together will make a substantial difference. It will also make you a lot safer while driving.
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[ 8 EASY WAYS TO SAVE FUEL WHILE DRIVING ]
Following are 8 fuel saving tips that can help you get the maximum out of your fuel tank. Not only will you save money but you will also reduce the emission of CO2 into the environment.
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Finally, when the fuels inside the engine, the fuels burn and they release heat energy and light energy to the surroundings in exothermic reactions known as combustion reactions.
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[ THE USE OF ENERGY AS TRANSPORTATION FUEL ]
Transport fuels are energy sources that power various means of transport, generally to power internal combustion engines.
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Before we get the energy from gasoline, there are many processes to get gasoline from crude oil. Start from oil formation, oil collection, and oil processing.
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[ ADVANCEMENTS OF TECHNOLOGY IN TRANSPORTATION ]
Transportation technology is in the midst of a revolution. New technologies are improving the efficiency of existing transportation methods, while new inventions are poised to entirely reshape the way we move.
Automobile manufacturers are working high to deliver vehicles that are efficient and give high performance. The lightweight materials have already begun to make smart travel possible and can contribute even more as the technology improves.
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Some new factors will have a positive effect on aftermarket sales. And some potential developments such as government stimulus packages and declining used-car prices could have a positive and stabilizing influence.
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[ IMPACT OF COVID-19 ]
The normal operation of the automotive industry has been challenged and affected by the pandemic. This situation is fundamentally different from any previous crisis.
The coronavirus crisis will also introduce five additional aftermarket-relevant factors: a drastic reduction in VMT, fewer collisions, lower retail traffic, a significant increase in digital channels and e-commerce volumes, as well as lower public transportation use.