Engineering Science Letter
Vol. 4 No. 03 (2025): Article in Press - Engineering Science Letter

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

Herawan, Safarudin Gazali (Unknown)
Martalogawa, Ismail Azizi (Unknown)
Saputra, Azqy Nur Farenzy (Unknown)
Moenartioso, Ahmad Hanif (Unknown)
Ghazali, Ihwan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Dec 2025

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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Journal Info

Abbrev

ESL

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Control & Systems Engineering Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology

Description

Engineering Science Letter is an international peer-reviewed letter that welcomes short original research submissions on any branch of engineering, computer science, and technology, as well as their applications in industry, education, health, business, and other fields. Artificial intelligence, ...