" In October 2007, 11 students from Makerere University teamed up with counterparts from at least 27 leading technology research universities and colleges worldwide to create an eco-friendly car that was showcased in the World Design Capital, Torino, Italy last September.
A year later, a second group of Makerere students, some of whom did their internship at Indian car maker, Tata, this time decided to go it alone and produce a “poor man’s car” to help ease transport in Uganda’s rural areas.
And last Friday, during the University’s Stakeholders’ Conference, the students showcased the fruits of their efforts; a fuel conserving vehicle akin – in fuel consumption at least – to Tata’s latest phenomenon, the Nano car. "
And last Friday, during the University’s Stakeholders’ Conference, the students showcased the fruits of their efforts; a fuel conserving vehicle akin – in fuel consumption at least – to Tata’s latest phenomenon, the Nano car. "
(Image source: monitor.co.ug)
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