Naza sponsors solar car for varsity students

PETALING JAYA: Naza World sponsored RM65,000 for Taylor’s University students to build a solar-powered car for the upcoming Shell Eco Marathon Asia 2011.

“Naza is proud to support and encourage the aspirations of Malaysia’s youth. Our contribution in this endeavour is well worthwhile as it is in line with our hope that one day our roads will have energy efficient vehicles that enable better conservation of our environment.

“We are always eager to play a role in integral projects such as this that provide the automotive industry with greener options for the future,” Naza group of companies joint group executive chairman Datuk Wira SM Faisal SM Nasimuddin said.

Taylor’s University vice-chancellor and president Prof Datuk Dr Hassan Said added: “As we continue to push the limits through the use of Project Based Learning, we truly appreciate industry players coming forward to support us as we pursue our journey to develop graduates who are highly sought after by top employers, graduates who will be able to contribute positively toward making Malaysia a high income nation.”
Solar propelled: SM Faisal (4th from right) looking at the solarpowered car designed by Taylor’s University for the upcoming Shell Eco Marathon Asia 2011. He also presented a RM65,000 cheque to the university.

The Shell Eco Marathon Asia will be held for the second time in Malaysia from July 6-9 in the Sepang International Circuit.

The Naza World-Taylor’s Eco Team is one of the 121 teams from various universities taking part in the challenge which has two categories – urban and prototype.

The team comprises five first-year students from Taylor’s University School of Engineering.

The winning vehicle will be the one that achieves the greatest distance using the least amount of energy.

The competition is held annually in America, Europe and Asia. This is the second time it is held in Asia.