Entebbe, Uganda – Students from Entebbe Secondary School have showcased a prototype self-powering motorcycle that doesn’t require fuel to operate. The innovative motorcycle was presented during a Parents Teachers meeting at the school in Entebbe.
The project, supervised by their teacher Gerald Musoke, was initiated by science students John Bosco Kaddu, Sharif Segawa, Boban Kazibwe, and Fred Mukiibi. The motorcycle incorporates a rechargeable battery system, ensuring that it generates its own power while in use.
The students test-drove the motorcycle for over 100 kilometers, demonstrating its efficiency and practicality. They used mostly scrap materials to build the motorcycle, aiming to reduce production costs and repurpose items that might have otherwise been discarded.
The prototype features a locally made battery, motor chain, shock absorbers, and a smart screen acting as a dashboard to detect defects or malfunctions and alert the rider. The motorcycle can reach a maximum speed of 200 km/hr, automatically adjusting gears depending on the terrain.
Teacher Gerald Musoke explained that their goal is to obtain approval from relevant regulatory bodies before pursuing industrial manufacturing and mass production of the self-powered motorcycles.
Additionally, the students presented other innovations, including a solar seed dryer, neon signs, organic liquid manure, and more. These projects align with Uganda’s new lower secondary school curriculum, emphasizing creativity, integration, and innovation as part of the learning process. Continuous assessment is also emphasized to track students’ learning achievements.
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