Multipurpose Eco-Bike

Gustinov Briliant Aji

I grew up in a family of engineers in Bantul, Central Java. I studied information systems at the popular STIMK AMIKOM in Yogyakarta, where I gained much inspiration from the Internet. However, the idea for Eco-bike was inspired by something closer to home: the magnitude 6.2 earthquake that struck Yogyakarta in May 2006. Through Eco-bike, I want to produce a cheap electric two-wheeler with an emergency electric generator.

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Vision

With the rapid increase in deforestation and the consumption of hydrocarbon fuels, humans are producing more greenhouse gas emissions than ever before. Meanwhile, a looming power crisis threatens to impact our lives in many ways. Inspired by these pressing problems, my dream is to become a successful eco-techno entrepreneur and help improve the future of our planet. My hope is that on January 1, 2012 I can launch the first generation of Eco-B tinovaG01 — a multipurpose eco-friendly bike that not only serves as a cheap mode of transportation but also as an electric generator that can provide power in emergency situations. The main objective of the Eco-B project is to reduce global warming by reducing CO2 emissions from the transportation sector. My hope is that with the Eco-B tinovaG01, our grandchildren and great grandchildren will no longer need to worry about hydrocarbon fuel-related problems.

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What's the project about

Nearly 6,000 people lost their lives and hundreds of buildings and historical sites were damaged in the 2006 earthquake in Yogyakarta and its surroundings. As a result of the quake, power was cut off for a week and survivors had to face related problems such as looting. Four years later, the region experienced another disaster in the eruption of Mount Merapi, which killed more than 100 people and left another 200,000 homeless. Experts calculated that the two disasters caused this country more than Rp 10 trillion in losses. I believe that the Eco-Bike, with its ability to act as a generator, is well equipped for situations of this kind. The Eco-Bike is designed with a 1,000-watt, 220-volt inverter that can serve as an emergency generator. It can recharge its battery in two ways — using a mechanical generator, or with a conventional charger that recharges the battery while the bike is in use. It not only serves as a solution for emergency situations but could also help many villages that lack access to electricity. The Eco-Bike could have various other socio-economic benefits including the creation of business opportunities in sales, distribution, maintenance and modifications.

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E-idea and me

E-idea is a golden opportunity for me because I have long dreamed about promoting my idea and making this world a greener place. I am really excited about taking part in E-idea, shaping our future to make our planet greener. We owe so much to Mother Nature, but continue to destroy it even in simple activities such as transportation and generating electricity. In joining the E-idea competition, I hope I can find investors and promote a new paradigm in cheap and environmentally friendly transportation devices, and also benefit from opportunities to network and to learn from the many experts involved.

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