Getting to know the engine configuration

Engines used in modern cars consists of a variety of configurations. Many reasons manufacturers use a machine configuration, can be selected for adjusting the engine compartment, ease of care to chase performance.

Here are some of the engine configuration which is used by the automotive manufacturers for their vehicle productions;

1. Inline-Engine

The engine configuration most commonly used by car manufacturer is still inline shaped engine. This configuration is positioned to the cylinder in an upright parallel position.

Inline-engine configuration. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eJ73T)

The longest form of inline engines among other things, but by the manufacturer began to anticipate with transverse engine position from left to right in order to save the engine compartment. Inline configuration is also the easiest and cheapest in terms of treatment. Moreover, the character of this machine has been understood by many general mechanics.

2. V-Engine

The next inline engine configuration development is a V-engine. This machine is more compact in size and weight is also lighter than inline.

Excess of V configuration contained in the character of power that can be achieved at low speed. In addition, more subtle engine sound due to vibration up and down the piston can be muted in this configuration.

V-Engine configuration. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eJ7FT)

Typically, this V-engine configuration available in the car with high performance for highly responsive yet efficient. The disadvantage is the engine maintenance that requires the handling of mechanical expert.

3. W-Engine

The car manufacturers continue to innovate on the number of cylinders more and more to anticipate the space and the character of the engine. Therefore, created the W-engine configuration, where there is a row of cylinders is flanked left and right lines.

W-Engine configuration. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eJ7K8)

With the large number of cylinders but still compact in size, the W-engines can support the center of gravity of the car. The disadvantage, the machinery construction more complicated than V and wasteful lubricant.

4. Boxer Engine

The last engine configuration namely boxer engine alias horizontal. Subaru and Porsche is the car manufacturers who often use these engine configurations.

Boxer-Engine configuration. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eJ7TN)

The boxer engine design widens and forms an angle of 180 degrees, with the crankshaft in the middle. This makes the most excellent boxer engine about gravity. This machine concept itself was discovered by the German engineer Karl Benz in 1896. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ]

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Smart way in SAR with Nisssan EnGuard Concept

Responding to natural disaster preparedness, Nissan has created a concept vehicle, named 'Nissan Navara EnGuard Concept.' The car has performed in Hannonver Motor Show 2016 (22 to 29 September).

The car is built from the base of Double Cab Tekna which is already recognized as a powerful vehicle that also has won the International Pick-Up Award, and for EnGuard Concept itself has various needs for emergency relief when disasters occur.

Nissan Navara EnGuard Concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eDOXI)

Even more interesting in this car is already embedded the search and rescue drone that can directly observe the disaster or rescue points in need quickly and also the possibility of areas that are still vulnerable to aftershocks. The DJI Phantom 4 drone has a weighs just 1,380 grams can be operated with a flying radius of 6,000 meters, and capable of flying at speeds of 20 meters per second with 30 minutes of flying duration.

Left side view of Nissan Navara EnGuard Concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eDOXI)

The drivetrain of this car is a 2.3L twin-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine capable of producing power up to 190 horsepower. The diesel engine is connected to a seven-speed automatic transmission system, with four-wheel drive.

Rear side view of Nissan Navara EnGuard Concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eDOXI)

The Navara EnGuard Concept is also equipped with 7 modules electric batteries of the same design used in Nissan's electric cars, and include an input socket for solar panels. There are a pair of 220-volt AC sockets and 3 USB ports can be used to power equipment or mobile devices.

Seeing the body which has a higher ground clearance, thanks to the use of 50 mm higher suspension than the standard variant. In addition, also pinned the overfender in front made it look more plump and muscular. But unfortunately, Nissan has no specific plan to put the EnGuard Concept into production. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DIGITAL TRENDS]

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The scientific explanation behind the feeling of being watched by someone

We've all felt someone noticed us, even in conditions did not look directly into the eyes of these figures. Sometimes there is the ability within us to see the objects that are outside the reach of our sight. But how do we explain this phenomenon without mixing the elements outside of science such as the ability of a sixth sense?

The eyes are the windows to see our souls. Not surprising that they are so keen to talk about it. The human brain is programmed to lock the view. It shows that the deployment of its network in the brain that is solely dedicated to processing a gaze. Previously, scientists have identified and found the response of the group specialized in the monkey brain tissues, especially when they do not perform direct gaze on the like.

We’ve all had that feeling that somebody is watching us. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eDTk8)

We also often tied to the perception of gaze. There is a mechanism that works to detect the movement of the eye and our attention. As known, the newborns, aged two to five days, prefer to look at faces with direct gaze.

Not only the brain that specifically works to illustrate a gaze. Our eyes without exception are also formed to capture the attention and easily reveal the direction of gaze. There is an area around the pupil of the eye is large and entirely white. Its presence enables us to see a person's gaze direction. Contrasting circumstances actually possessed by animals.

The animals pupils covered almost the entire eyeball. It is regarded as part of the adaptation, which he disguises his eyes from the predators. By doing so, they will be able to hide the gaze of animals that could potentially be a predator.

The gaze of human eyes is optimized for easy detection. Often we use when someone looks at us. For example, if a person sitting opposite to us on the train, we will be able to receive their gaze direction without having to look at directly.

What about the feeling when someone outside the scope of our view, as someone behind is watching us? Is the sensor as it actually happened? Numerous studies have found 94 percent of men reported ever experiencing the feeling as if the eyes were staring at them. When turned, they found that someone had indeed seen them.

Memory bias also have contributed to this phenomenon. If we feel like being addressed, and turned around to check the figures are looking at us, chances are they aware of the movement of our bodies and instinctively looked at us. When our eyes meet, we then assume that the figure is watching us. This situation often occurs than when we turned around and found nobody who look towards us.

If one day we thought that someone invisible was watching us, maybe our mind is playing with us, even though it feels so real.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | IFLSCIENCE]

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Ducati Supersport ready unveiled in Cologne

The latest Ducati Supersport ready to unveil at October 4, on the floor of the International Motorcycle, Scooter and E-Biker Fair (INTERMOT) 2016 in Cologne, Germany. Although, the figure which they refer to as 'Project 1312,' had leaked in cyberspace during the World Ducati Week 2016.

Ducati has confirmed that the Supersport and Supersport S are going to be unveiled at the 2016 INTERMOT motorcycle show in Germany. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eDHoM)

Project 1312 brings a new fairing design covers the Monster 1200 trellis frame. And created with higher seat that is more comfortable and ergonomic compared with Monster and Panigale models.

Reportedly, Ducati to install a 937 cc L-Twin engine of Hyperstrada. This step, put the Supersport under Panigale 959. The manufacturer offered these motorcycles in two variants, ie Supersport and Supersport S.

The sighting of Ducati Supersport S at the World Ducati Week 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eDIiA)

In one liter class, obviously Ducati Supersport will deal with Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and Suzuki GSX-S1000F. Are you curious these motorcycle intact figure? Just wait for its appearance in the Koelnmesse, Cologne next few days.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins.... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DECCAN CHRONICLE]

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The new Ferrari crossover got a smaller engine

Ferrari recently launched GTC4 Lusso as the successor of the crossover model FF. A few more days, a new variant of Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T will be introduced at the Paris Motor Show in 2016.

2017 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eCyM5)

By using a smaller engine and different drive systems has become the highlight of these new Ferrari' four-passenger car. Yes, under the hood in front, now there is a 3.9 liter V8 turbo engine borrowed from the 488 GTB model.

So those engine could blow up the power up to 610 hp and torque of 760 Nm. The output is made the GTC4 Lusso T in terms of acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h just different by 0.1 seconds than the V12 variants.

Rear side view of 2017 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eCyM5)

Now the propulsion systems, Ferrari actually install only rear-wheel drive, no longer the AWD as in the non-turbo GTC4Lusso models. While the weight distribution has now become 46% front and 54% at the rear, with maximum speeds reaching 320 km/h.

There are some of the Ferrari's latest technology are also pinned on the GTC4Lusso T, such as the recalibration on the rear wheel made the steering to be more responsive in order to agility maneuvers. Then, its Variable Boost Management promising super-progressive acceleration without turbo lag.

Later in Paris, Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T will sat along with the new LaFerrari Aperta. We'll wait for the appearance. See you in Paris.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG]

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An advanced technology touch could also pamper the toilet users

Apparently, rapid technological developments have penetrated into all aspects of human life, including the toilet.

Toto, the Japanese toilet manufacturer, applying cutting-edge technology in its product called 'Neorest 750.' The toilet that is valued of US. $9.800 (equivalent to Rp.130 million) have seats that can be heated, personal cleaning and drying technology, included the air purifying systems.

Toto Neorest 750. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eBQcw)

Neorest 750 also can clean itself, have sprinklers and automatic shutoff. The toilet bowl is coated with zirconium, which help expel the waste. With this technology, the Neorest detects when a person approached the toilet, and spraying the inside surface of the toilet with water to help prevent something sticking on it.

And when the toilet is not in use, the UV lamp will illuminate the inside of the toilet, to break down germs and other waste particles. The toilet also has an automatic night light. Although the outside lights off, we will no longer stumble in the middle of the night to find the light switch.

On the inside of the toilet, there is a cleaning wand that can spray the water and warmer air for the front and rear cleaning. Through this technology, the need for toilet paper can almost be eliminated.

Neorest also has a wireless remote. We can use the remote to control the cleaning wand. We can also adjust the water pressure and air temperature to control the drying process. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TECHINSIDER]

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