Isuzu lorry for DRB-Hicom uni to study

THE swift progression of the diesel sector in the automotive industry often leaves many automotive students baffled in understanding the complexities of the latest engine technology. This is largely due to the lack of facilities, limited resources and inability for proper hands-on experience to explore and learn about the system, says Isuzu Malaysia.
“To gain in-depth understanding, students require a vehicle equipped with the latest diesel technology. From there, they can gain greater understanding on various engine systems, while enhancing their grasp on how these technologies provide fuel savings, durability and reliability. A greater insight and comprehension on modern engine approaches will result in graduates who are more knowledgeable and able to suit industry demands as required in the after-sales sector.
“To address this issue, Isuzu Malaysia recently contributed one unit of the Isuzu Elf NPR six-wheeler lorry to DRB-Hicom University. The unit is equipped with the latest Common Rail Engine for the academic use of the automotive students attending Diploma and Degree courses at the university.
During the handover ceremony, Isuzu Malaysia chief operating officer, Mikio Tsukui, presented a symbolic mock key to the lorry to Prof Dr Abd Rahni Mat Piah, the university’s dean of the post-graduate faculty.
Tsukui, who said that he believes the contribution will further enhance students’ academic experience at the university, also said: “The contribution will provide students a greater opportunity to understand Isuzu’s latest engine technology, which will in turn be impactful for the automotive after-sales sector in the long run.”
The Elf NPR is equipped with a 5.2-litre engine, with a six-speed transmission supported by an electronic control unit (ECU), in addition to a 5.125 final gear ratio.