Asia

Team name: NP-Distanza

• From: Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore
• Average age: 19
• Car name: NP-Distanza UC (batmobile) and NP-Distanza Proto (torpedo)
• Class: UrbanConcept and Prototype
• Energy type: Plug-in electricity for UrbanConcept and hydrogen fuel cell for Prototype
• Features: For 2012 news car built from scratch, using carbon fibre to keep them light
• Years in competition: 2
• Record: equivalent of 84.9km/kWh (52.75 miles) for Prototype and 58 km/kWh (36 miles) for UrbanConcept

“The competition is important in helping young people think about how to save resources and look into alternative fuels.” Jerome Lee, team member

Team name: DLSU 100

• From: Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore
• Average age: 19
• Car name: NP-Distanza UC (batmobile) and NP-Distanza Proto (torpedo)
• Class: UrbanConcept and Prototype
• Energy type: Plug-in electricity for UrbanConcept and hydrogen fuel cell for Prototype
• Features: For 2012 news car built from scratch, using carbon fibre to keep them light.
• Years in competition: 2
• Record: equivalent of 84.9km/kWh (52.75 miles) for Prototype and 58 km/kWh (36 miles) for UrbanConcept

“The competition is important in helping young people think about how to save resources and look into alternative fuels.” Jerome Lee, team member

Team name: Team Fuel Cell UKM

• From: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
• Average age: 21
• Car name: Kencana Hidrogen
• Class: Prototype
• Energy type: Hydrogen fuel cell
• Features: Car design inspired by a droplet of water and shaped to minimise resistance. Windows round the car to eliminate the blindspot. Built from a lightweight material with honeycomb structure for strength. Ventilation holes allow air to easily flow in and out and keep the car cool.
• Years in competition: 2
• Record: Disqualified in 2011 for travelling an extra lap: unofficial distance 35km/kwh (21.75 miles)

“The pressure is higher as the event is on our home country – we must be the best!” Mustapha Kamil Husen Abd Kadir, team leader

Interesting facts:

• Team Fuel Cell UKM consists of 20 young engineers from the Faculty of Engineering, University Kebangsaan Malayisa
• The Prototype car is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell
• The car body is lightweight and aerodynamic for maximum fuel efficiency
• The team wants to demonstrate what is possible with alternative energy sources
• Students apply their knowledge in mechanical, chemical, electrical and electronic engineering