Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2014 22:49:45 +0100
<http://www.shabait.com/articles/q-a-a/18380-initiative-is-very-important-to
-attain-vision> "Initiative is very important to attain vision"
Saturday, 08 November 2014 08:18 | Written by Yishak Yared |
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http://www.shabait.com/images/stories/fruit/1-nov-7-article-qa.jpgHis name
is Ermias Mengisteab. He wa born in 1975 in Ethiopia. He took his elementary
education in Shire, junior high school in Adi-Quala and secondary school in
Ethiopia in Auto Mechanics. He is a member of the 2nd round national
service.
Q:-Where were you assigned after you finisher military training in Sawa?
After I finished my military training I was assigned to heavy artillery
division in Itaro. I completed my national service I came back home. But
again with the unfortunate aggression of the TPLF against our country I
joined the army in 1998.
Q:-And later?
I was assigned to the Information and Agitation unit of the 27th division in
Assab and I am still there.
Q:-You told me you took training in different disciplines. How much are you
involved with what you learned?
One of the main innovations I worked has been the motorcycle that runs on
the sea. That was in 2002. And in 2003 I produced FM transmitter and that
was very useful for the people of Assab and the army stationed there.
Q:-You participated at the Sawa Youth Festival with your innovation of a
vehicle working with solar energy. Tell us about that.
The vehicle that works with solar energy is of special interest to the
disabled nationals. I have a disabled friend. I was very much interested to
do something to solve his problem. And I produced the vehicle to keep my
promise to my friend.
Q:-The vehicle works with solar energy and needs continuous sun shine. What
about in the evenings?
It is equipped with rechargeable battery. The battery changes the sun heat
that it collects during day time into mechanical energy and with that we can
drive the vehicle any time. And in night time we can drive the vehicle up to
30 kilometers.
Q:-How much did you spend to work the vehicle?
I spent about 25 thousand Nakfa. We don't produce the panel here, it is
imported. The other parts of the vehicle are collected from here and there
and they are not expensive.
Q:-What other importance does the vehicle has?
A lot especially with the fuel problem we have. It has also environmental
advantage. Since the vehicle works with solar energy, it free from polluting
the atmosphere. It could also be used by
http://www.shabait.com/images/stories/fruit/1-nov-7-article-qa1.jpgchildren
and elderly. It is every ones vehicle.
Q:-Who is behind you, I mean do you get any help from individuals or
institutions?
There are many who stand by my side. My knowledge is on electronics. And the
vehicle has many parts that should be worked by different people with
different fields. I would like to thank Mr. Musie Asgedom specialist in
metal works in Mendefera, Minasie wood works, and the garage of Southern
region for the valuable help they provided me.
Q:-What time did it take you to produce it?
It has been in my mind for a long time but the actual work took me 15 days.
Q:-How many kilometers doe the vehicle could go?
It could go up to fifteen kilometers per hour.
Q:-Thank you very much!
You are welcome!
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