One of the reasons for the slow conversion program from gasoline to LPG/Vigas is the uncertainty of profit or loss. Therefore, this article presents a simple calculator to assess the feasibility of investing in vehicle conversion, from gasoline to LPG/Vigas. Input parameters include estimated annual mileage, fuel consumption, gasoline prices, LPG / Vigas prices, the cost of the converter kit and its installation, engine standardization costs, maintenance costs with gasoline, and maintenance costs with LPG considered to produce output parameters that include Break Even Point (BEP), Payback period (PP), Net Present Value (NPV), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR).

The implementation of the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Standard caused restlessness among public fleet operators and the Department of Transportation of Magelang City. Therefore, this article presents the prediction of economic value and environmental benefits of public fleet in Magelang that will be converted from gasoline to LPG. Investment feasibility parameters, such as Break Event Point (BEP), Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Payback Period (PBP) are presented through three financing scenarios compared with the current gasoline price at the fuel station, RON 88 and RON 90. Simulation results indicate that investment is feasible with the government providing fiscal incentives through the procurement of converter kits. The wages of the public fleet crew under Minimum Wage City will rise by 30 % and 70 % to switch from gasoline RON 88 and gasoline RON 90, respectively. Meanwhile, environmental benefits are also expected to improve, with CO 2 emission reduction of 320.46 tons/year or about 11 % of gasoline usage. These two benefits (economics and environmental) are expected to support the clean city program in Magelang City, Indonesia.

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat dilakukan di Dusun Ngrajek 1, Desa Ngrajek, Kecamatan Mungkid, Kabupaten Magelang. Kegiatan ini memiliki tujuan untuk membantu masyarakat Dusun Ngrajek 1 dalam meningkatkan perekonomian melalui Desa Wisata. Metode dalam pemecahan masalah diperlukan adanya sosialisasi, pelatihan dan pendampingan. Hasil kegiatan ini adalah terwujudnya Desa Wisata yang dapat menarik minat pengunjung dengan adanya sosialisasi materi solidaritas, pelatihan dengan mengubah saluran irigasi menjadi budidaya ikan serta memperindah sekitar dan pendampingan berupa berjalannya Desa Wisata. Dengan demikian, secara perlahan-lahan masyarakat memperoleh keuntungan dari adanya pengunjung yang datang di Dusun Ngrajek 1. Masyarakat menjadi berinisiatif untuk memanfaatkan peluang yang ada untuk membuka suatu usaha di sekitar Desa Wisata tersebut.

This paper presents a simulation study on the utilization of LPG/Vi-Gas for public transport in Magelang City. Estimates of CO2 reduction per year are calculated theoretically and based on data from NEDC experiences. Both of these methods show positive results, reducing CO2 by theoretical calculations and comparing with NEDC experiences are 13.6 and 11 tons per year, respectively. In conclusion, the utilization of LPG/Vi-Gas for public fleets in Magelang city is feasible to be implemented as the Government’s effort to reduce CO2 emission from transportation sector.

Consumer interest in privately managed urban transport services in Indonesia are showing a declining trend. On the other hand, the presence of Transportation on Demand (ToD) based on Internet of Things (IoT) has attracted the majority of conventional fleet customers which contribute to the declining trend of occupancy. Therefore, this study aims to present a feasibility study of a small car RE60 Three Passenger and One Driver (3Pþ1D) fourwheeler as an alternative to replace conventional fleets. The Break-Even Point (BEP), Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Payback Period (PP) are analyzed based on vehicle operating data. The analysis shows that there is an additional monthly income flow of IDR 1,533,122 and IDR 2,536,946 from RE60 operations compared to the high and low consumption of fuel from existing fleets, respectively. In conclusion, it is feasible to invest in small car RE60 as a replacement for the existing fleets since the fundamental indicators (BEP, NPV, IRR, and PP) showed positive results before the specified instalment period. Sensitivity analysis also shows good results, NPV shows positive results (>0) although the input conditions are made pessimistic to-30% from NPV base case. The BEP of RE60 will cut distance travelled at 190,670 km and 115,225 km, respectively. NPV of IDR 33,088,000 and IDR 80,841,000 will be obtained at the 60th month after the operation and IRR also enabled good scores, at 2.24% and 4.17%.

The increasing number of transportation on demand (ToD) or online fleets in Indonesia, as well as the rise in gasoline prices, is a concern for most online fleet drivers. However, there is an opportunity to convert online fleets from gasoline to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) because LPG for vehicles is available in several big cities in Indonesia at a relatively low price compared to gasoline RON 90. Therefore, we present a feasibility simulation study for converting online fleets from gasoline RON 90 to LPG using two scenarios, with and without annual vehicle tax and inspection costs as scenario 1 and scenario 2, respectively. Simulation results with operational data suggest that investment is feasible today. The net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and payback period (PP) show promising values. The NPV was IDR 35.52 and 41.14 million with an IRR of 7% and 8% for scenario 1 and scenario 2, respectively. The PP was obtained at 14 and 13 months for scenario 1 and scenario 2, respectively. However, this investment appears to be risky if there is a decrease in daily mileage and an increase in LPG prices simultaneously.

Untuk mengkonversi kendaraan dari bensin menjadi LPG/Vigas, pemilik kendaraan harus mempertimbangkan biaya modal, biaya bahan bakar, dan biaya perawatan. Kalkulator ini dapat digunakan sebagai sarana untuk membantu menghitung secara cepat berdasarkan parameter input yang dimasukkan. Parameter input tersebut meliputi: (a) perkiraan jarak tempuh, (b) konsumsi bahan bakar, (c) harga bensin, (d) harga LPG/Vigas, (e) biaya konverter kit dan pemasangannya, (f) biaya standarisasi mesin, (g) biaya perawatan dengan bensin, dan (h) biaya perawatan dengan LPG. Sebagai outputnya, kalkulator ini dapat menampilkan: (a) Break Even Point (BEP), (b) Payback period (PP), (c) Net Present Value (NPV), dan (d) Internal Rate of Return (IRR).

Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang (UMMagelang) merupakan sebuah perguruan tinggi swasta dibawah naungan organisasi muslim Muhammadiyah.  Berdasarkan pengamatan di lapangan, ditemukan banyak keluhan mahasiswa/mahasiswi perihal fasilitas kampus dan layanan akademik yang belum memenuhi ekspektasi dari mahasiswa/mahasiswi. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan hasil pengolahan data kuisioner pendahuluan yang disebarkan kepada 30 responden yang menyatakan bahwa sebanyak 54,39% mahasiswa tidak puas dengan pelayanan yang tersedia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyusun strategi guna meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan fasilitas dan akademik di UMMagelang. Pendekatan Servqual digunakan dalam penelitian ini untuk mengetahui tingkat kesenjangan antara harapan dan kenyataan yang dirasakan oleh konsumen terhadap suatu kualitas layanan jasa dan metode yang digunakan untuk menentukan prioritas perbaikan adalah metode Quality Function Deployment (QFD) dan Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). Berdasarkan hasil pengolahan data menggunakan House of Quality, diketahui bahwa ada 4 (empat) respon teknis yang perlu tindakan lebih lanjut yaitu menindaklanjuti masalah sesuai laporan yang diterima yang memililki nilai AW sebesar 134,11 dan nilai RW sebesar 300,81, mengarahkan sesuai aturan secara bertahap yang memiliki nilai RW sebesar 249,37 dan nilai AW 129,04, meningkatkan kebersihan/kerapihan kampus yang memiliki nilai RW sebsar 251,06 dan nilai AW sebesar 123,94, penambahan sarana/prasarana yang memiliki nilai AW sebesar 87,63 dan nilai RW sebesar 172,65. Dari keempat prioritas respon teknis tersebut diintegrasikan kuadran I dari diagram kartesius metode Importance Performance Analysis didapatkan rancangan peningkatan kualitas pelayanan yaitu meningkatkan akses internet dengan menambah kapasitas bandwith poin ini memiliki , memberikan pelatihan terhadap karyawan dan evaluasi kinerja secara berkala maupun rutin, menambah koleksi buku/jurnal yang terbaru, dan peningkatan sarana/prasarana di laboratorium serta perbaikan sarana untuk fasilitas wifi corner.