Members of the ITS Sapuangin team with the supervising lecturer of the ITS Automotive UKM Dr Ir Witantyo MEng Sc (green shirt) after launching their newest urban car, Sapuangin XI EVO 4

ITS Campus, ITS News — The Sapuangin Team from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) has reintroduced its latest edition of urban cars called the Sapuangin XI EVO 4, Friday (11/22). The energy-efficient car, which was officially launched at the Plaza dr Angka ITS, is ready to score a hat trick by defending its championship title at the Shell Asia Eco Marathon (SEM) Asia Pacific and Middle East 2025.

The Supervisor of the ITS Automotive Student Activity Unit (UKM) Dr. Ir. Witantyo MEng Sc gave his appreciation for the innovation of the latest car owned by the team with the slogan Doa Ibu. He hopes that the team can maintain its culture as the first winner in the annual international event that will take place at the Lusail International Circuit, Doha, Qatar.

The appearance of the Sapuangin XI EVO 4 car which will compete in the SEM Asia Pacific and Middle East 2025 event at the Lusail International Circuit, Doha, Qatar

General Manager of the ITS Sapuangin Team, Yudistira Kahar, admitted that his team only had four months to develop its latest Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) fueled car. The short preparation time was due to the competition schedule which will take place earlier than in previous years, namely on February 8-12, 2025. Furthermore, the young man who is familiarly called Yudis explained that there were several improvements to the engine components in the form of a drivetrain that functions as the car’s drive system so that it can run optimally. The development also aims to increase the fuel efficiency of his latest car. “Fuel consumption has increased by almost 20 percent from the previous car,” said the ITS Mechanical Engineering student.

General Manager of the ITS Sapuangin Team Yudistira Kahar (far right), supervising lecturer of the ITS Automotive UKM Dr Ir Witantyo Meng Sc (second from right), together with the top officials of the sponsors at the launch of the latest car Sapuangin XI EVO 4 at the Plaza dr Angka ITS

In order to improve its performance, the ITS energy-efficient car team also developed an electrical system in this 11th generation car to be able to run more efficiently and stably. In addition, some body materials that were originally metal were replaced with carbon composites to reduce the weight of the car. “The weight from this year is around 110 kilograms,” said Yudis.

Improvements were also made to the telemetry data system to optimize monitoring of the car’s speed and fuel usage while moving. With these improvements, the car with a length of 2.6 meters; width of 1.3 meters; and height of 0.8 meters is expected to be able to compete optimally, both in the On Track and Off Track categories in the SEM 2025 event.

Three ITS students visiting the Exhibition displaying various trophies and medals from the ITS Sapuangin team

Through this launching activity, the ITS Sapuangin team also celebrated its participation in the SEM event which has been going on for 15 years by holding an Exhibition in the form of a trophy and medal exhibition. In that regard, Yudis and his team also asked for support and prayers from all ITS elements. “Hopefully the ITS Sapuangin XI EVO 4 car will be able to bring home the best achievements for Indonesia,” concluded the 2022 student. (ITS PUBLIC RELATIONS)

Reporter: Muhammad Aulia Zikra