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Padjadjaran University (Unpad) students developed the idea of a solar-powered electric bicycle. Using energy from the sun, the bicycle, which is named "Easy Bike", is believed to be more environmentally friendly than other electric bikes currently sold on the market. Apart from being environmentally friendly, Easy Bike also has access to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), GPS, and calorie counter. Because it utilizes solar energy, several charging stations have been initiated in the campus environment.

With the presence of Easy Bike, it is hoped that the use of motor vehicles on campus can be reduced and switch to using environmentally friendly vehicles. Considering the contours of the Unpad campus have many uphill roads and are challenging for the students who want to cycle, this environmentally friendly electric bicycle can also be a solution. One of the team members, Mutiara explained that his side has also calculated the carbon dioxide emissions that are estimated to be reduced if the students on the Unpad campus use Easy Bike. It is estimated that more than a thousand tons of carbon dioxide will be reduced if this electric bicycle is actually applied.

For charging, the team has also made a prototype electric bicycle with a charging station. In the future, Easy Bike will continue to be refined and it is hoped that it can be implemented on the Unpad campus. The idea of a solar-powered electric bicycle won first place in the Student Category National Scientific Writing Competition at the VOSICO event held by the State University of Malang in August 2020.