Development and Evaluation of a Laminated Bamboo Frame for Electric Scooters: A Preliminary Prototype

Safarudin Gazali Herawan; Ismail Azizi Martalogawa; Azqy Nur Farenzy Saputra; Ahmad Hanif Moenartioso; Ihwan Ghazali

doi:10.56741/IISTR.esl.001314

Authors

Safarudin Gazali Herawan
safarudin.gazali@binus.edu
Bina Nusantara University
Ismail Azizi Martalogawa Bina Nusantara University
Azqy Nur Farenzy Saputra Bina Nusantara University
Ahmad Hanif Moenartioso Bina Nusantara University
Ihwan Ghazali Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

Keywords:

Electric Scooter, Hybrid Frame, Laminated Bamboo, Structural Materials, Sustainable Mobility

Abstract

This study presents the design, fabrication, and evaluation of a hybrid electric scooter frame constructed from laminated Gombong bamboo and aluminium. The objective was to address environmental concerns in personal mobility by reducing reliance on high-carbon materials and improving battery safety. A CAD-based design was executed in Autodesk Inventor using bamboo beams for primary structure and aluminium joints for mechanical stability. Laminated bamboo was processed through drying, chemical treatment, and gluing. Mechanical properties were evaluated via tensile and compressive tests, achieving a tensile strength of 289 MPa. A 72V lithium-ion battery pack composed of 18650 cells was assembled with BMS integration. The resulting prototype exhibited a total frame weight of 4.8 kg and a 30 km range per charge. The integration of laminated bamboo with aluminum joints provides preliminary evidence of feasibility and highlights bamboo’s potential as a renewable material for lightweight mobility applications. These results provide an initial prototype-level demonstration of laminated bamboo as a viable material for sustainable transport applications.

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Author Biographies

Safarudin Gazali Herawan, Bina Nusantara University

Industrial Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Bina Nusantara University

Ismail Azizi Martalogawa, Bina Nusantara University

Industrial Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering
Bina Nusantara University
Jakarta, Indonesia 11480

Azqy Nur Farenzy Saputra, Bina Nusantara University

Industrial Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering
Bina Nusantara University
Jakarta, Indonesia 11480

Ahmad Hanif Moenartioso, Bina Nusantara University

Industrial Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering
Bina Nusantara University
Jakarta, Indonesia 11480

Ihwan Ghazali, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

Faculty of Industry and Manufacturing
Technology and Engineering
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia

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