USM Research to Make Cars Lighter, Cheaper and Cleaner
By Assoc. Ir. Dr. Ahmad Baharuddin bin Abdullah
November 2022 VOICES OF USM
TAKE A DRIVE and notice how electric vehicles have now become a trend, and miniaturised and compact automobiles inhabit the roads. These vehicles are lighter, hence, less energy is used, making them more environmentally friendly.Metals like steel have been commonly used to manufacture vehicles, but today, strategies to reduce weight through material selection, structure and system design[1] are a common practice. Lighter materials such as aluminium and composite are now preferred.Weight is the most significant factor contributing to the fuel...
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Assoc. Ir. Dr. Ahmad Baharuddin bin Abdullah
is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the School of Mechanical Engineering in Universiti Sains Malaysia.
