Córdoba became the stage for an innovative project carried out by a group of fifth and sixth-year students, along with a group of graduates from I.P.E.T 253 “Juan Domingo Perón”. These teenagers from the town of Cruz del Eje in Córdoba managed to convert a combustion engine into an electric one.
The students from I.P.E.T 235 created this engine and installed it in a motorcycle that started running in 2022, and two years later, they achieved the necessary autonomy for the vehicle to circulate.
This achievement allows the institution to aim higher and seek investors or financial support to enable them to progress in the development of a completely self-sustainable motorcycle. The next step is the installation of solar panels so that the vehicle operates with “zero cost” and runs on photovoltaic energy.
This project started in the “Operation and Maintenance of electromechanical equipment” subject, taught by Professor Jonathan Romero.
Electric motorcycle. Photo: Juan Domingo Perón Institute.
An innovative project made with dedication
Thanks to the work of these students, who previously replaced the vehicle’s lights with LED bulbs that “consume less and last longer.” They also managed to change the battery to one that provides the motorcycle with an autonomy of 50 kilometers.
These modifications allowed the motorcycle created by the students to travel from the city of Córdoba to Villa Carlos Paz. Additionally, it can make a round trip between the provincial capital and Malagueño, without needing to be recharged.
This innovative project of the Córdoba institution aims to achieve its goals. The most important one is to equip it with solar panels so that the motorcycle no longer requires electricity to operate. However, this transformation requires financial assistance to be carried out.
Students and graduates worked on creating the engine. Photo: Juan Domingo Perón Institute.
A fan made from recycled materials
Santino Zambrano, a 10-year-old student in fifth grade at Bartolomé Mitre School 4.008 in Salta City, designed a fan with a small motor using recycled materials. Zambrano presented this project at a school fair, where he received recognition from teachers and officials from the Provincial Ministry of Education.
The 10-year-old boy has autism, which his family does not consider a disability, but rather a different ability. “Santi is a very dedicated person with a strong desire to learn. He is very organized, respectful, and although he is hypersensitive to noise and textures, he has achieved a lot in his school inclusion,” explained Lorena Cruz, Santino’s mother.
Santi is able to pursue his education thanks to a collaborative effort between the inclusive school, his family, and the Tobar García institution, which provides support for inclusion. His family also includes his father Eduardo Zambrano, 44 years old, and his brother Marcos, 22 years old.
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