In a groundbreaking initiative, Alpha is proud
to introduce its student-made Electric Formula One car, a testament to the
power of innovative education. This pioneering project embodies a bold new
approach to learning, one that combines hands-on experience with a blend of
vocational and classical education at the high school level.
This incredible feat was made possible due to
the support behind the creation of the Lab itself as well as the talent of the
passionate student team who gave years of their time to this project.
Nawaid Ali is a director at Alpha College who
had a dream to create a mechatronics lab in his institution with the goal to
provide students with the facilities and opportunities to gain vocational
experience in a way that classical education would not be able to provide. By
doing this, students were able to direct their passion and explore their
potential, doing what some would consider impossible at a college level.
In a remarkable display of dedication and
skill, a team of 10 student innovators embarked on a journey to craft a
Formula-style, eco-friendly racing car from scratch. Led by two student
instructors, the team took complete ownership of the project, handling
everything from planning and cost calculations to design research and blueprint
mapping. The result was the vision that would eventually become a reality: Biruni
EV racing. With their design approved, the mechanical and electrical
departments sprang into action, kicking off a three-month manufacturing process,
a major feat undertaken by students who dream big.
The team worked tirelessly on this project
with Formula E technological advancements in mind, using sustainable motorsport
developments and next-Gen EV racing battery technology, the future-forward
design was executed. Finally, the finish line was in sight, with just a few
electric-race-car performance related additions to be made to improve the
Biruni F1 electric car efficiency to match what was envisioned.
However, the journey to innovation is rarely
smooth. For the Biruni team, the first bump in the road came when a tiny
oversight silenced their cutting-edge batteries and just as momentum returned,
a heart-stopping brake failure sent their vehicle careening out of control. It
was a painful setback, but the dream-team refused to give up. The resilient
students were determined to bring Biruni to the level that they had dreamed of
for so long and so by using innovative electric motorsport solutions, they
turned their failures into a raving success story.
The quick-thinking students upgraded to new,
eco-friendly batteries and enhanced their drive train with an in-house
differential. The final touch? Front disk brakes that brought their vision to a
halt - literally! This story is a testament to the power of determination, teamwork,
and creative problem-solving. From conceptualization to realization, the Biruni
electric vehicle is a shining example of what can be achieved when bright minds
come together to drive change.
Biruni is a result of
the innovative mindset of the directors of Alpha College, who aimed to provide
opportunities for their students beyond what the educational sphere thought
necessary. Now Biruni 3.0 is the next step on this journey with the new goal to
set electric vehicle speed records. A transformative
approach to student development unlocked the full potential of a talented
group, propelling them to achieve the extraordinary at a young age. This
monumental feat testifies to the boundless possibilities within every student.
By empowering this youth, we unleash a revolution of innovation and progress.
The results are breathtaking – our students rise as beacons of inspiration,
illuminating the path for generations to come. Let us continue to nurture their
dreams of shaping the future and redefining the realms of possibility.