MAEJO RACING TEAM
Ten teams from five Asian countries heat up the Power Tools Asia Cordless Race 2011 Final at the Great Wall
Asia Champion: Maejo from Thailand
1st Runner-up: Endeavour from Beijing Institute of Technology
King of Power: Maejo from Thailand
Best Design: Siklab from Philippines
Most Popular: Zeal from Tongji University
(BEIJING), 22 September 2011 — A race featuring carts designed and built by students from universities and technical institutes of five Asian countries with engines powered by Bosch lithium-ion cordless tools concluded in the north of Beijing, at the foot of the Great Wall this afternoon.
Ten finalist teams with winners of qualifying races in China, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea and Thailand earlier competed for the final race title. Team Maejo from Thailand ultimately prevailed, finishing the final race in 1’43” and become the 2011 Asian Champion. Team Endeavour from Beijing Institute of Technology, 14 seconds behind, took the 1st runner-up award.
In the King of Power contest, a 100-m race showcasing the carts’ acceleration performance, the title went to Maejo from Thailand, which got off to an explosive start and finished in 8.956 seconds.
The Best Design award, selected by Bosch Power Tools Asia Pacific management, went to Siklab from the Philippines, while the Most Popular award, based on online votes in the cordless race official website, went to Zeal from Tongji University.
In 2010, Bosch brought its exciting event - the “Bosch Power Tools Cordless Race” from Europe to China. This race requires students to use four Bosch Lithium-ion cordless impact drill/drivers as the vehicle’s engine. All other parts, such as steering, transmission, braking system and even the racing cart’s body shape, are entirely designed and built independently by the students themselves. Following the overwhelming success of the “Bosch Power Tools Cordless Race” held in Shanghai last year, the competition has grown to a pan-Asian event in 2011, involving over one hundred universities from five countries. From May to July, qualifying races were held in the Philippines, China, Thailand, South Korea and Malaysia respectively and highly excited the students in these countries.
Dr. Werner Benade, senior vice president of Bosch Power Tools Asia Pacific, stated that the students are one of the most innovative and enthusiastic innovators in society, and that Bosch Power Tools is committed to encourage innovative thinking and practice especially among them. “Bosch Power Tools has been committed to encouraging innovation and developing local talent, and hopes this competition can provide a unique platform for the youths in Asia to innovate and interact. We hope this competition can provide a unique platform for Asian youth to put their creative thinking into practice,” he said.
This year’s contest concluded at Juyongguan Pass, located in an 18-km-long valley in Changping County, some 50 km from central Beijing. Finalists from other countries were particularly thrilled at the chance to race in the area of the Great Wall.
"It feels absolutely incredible to speed around the Great Wall. Today is one of the best days I've ever had!" said the team members of Maejo, winner of King of Power award.
All power tools used in this race are provided by Bosch. Bosch Power Tools' products use the most advanced lithium-ion battery technology, which ensures the enduring engines for the racing karts. Bosch lithium-ion battery can provide four times longer life span compared to competing products. The electronic cell protection technology (ECP) can effectively prevent the battery packs from overload, overheating or deep discharge.