Students
of Indira Gandhi Delhi Women’s Technical University have constructed a unique
eco-car, which is cheaper and environment friendly and have been
designed with the old vehicle parts.
In
Shail Eco Marathon (car) design, bamboo, Scootys's engines, bicycles and
plastic fibres have been used. This unique Indian car will show its
strength in Spung International Circuit in Malaysia next month.
The
car will be displayed at the time of the formal opening of the University.
102 cc engine
According
to, the student of Department of Mechanical Engineering and team leader Ishita
Sehgal , the vehicle frame is made of
bamboo wood, in which 102 cc engine of Honda
Activa and the three tyres of bicycles have been installed. Because
of eco vehicle and to reduce weight of the vehicle this unique car's body is
crafted from fibre reinforce plastic. The roof has been made of
polycarbonate sheet with glass.
Top speed is 140 km
To
reduce costs old automobile parts from Market have been used. In racing eco car
normal petrol would be used, which will give a mileage of 120 km
in a litre. Its maximum speed will be 140 kilometres.
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