The first electric motorcycle from Harley-Davidson

The famous American motorcycle manufacturer, Harley-Davidson has released its latest product, which is a motorcycle for the first time use of an electric power replacing their signature V-twin engine. The plan, this bike will not be on general sale, but only offered to a certain number of consumers in the United States to be tried and asked for their comments.

The first e-bike from Harley-Davidson. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1jar4E4)

Harley-Davidson Project LiveWire is powered by a 74Bhp Electric motor with a top speed limit of 92 mph and it can do 0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds. Harley-Davidson Project LiveWire is expected to be launched in the year 2016.

As quoted from the BBC, the LiveWire Project motorcycle will conduct trials on a famous street in the U.S., which is Route 66. The motorcycle concept will visit more than 30 Harley-Davidson sellers start from now until the end of the year.

Rear three-quarter of Harley-Davidson Project LiveWire. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1jKtUj9)

Some fans reacted differently to this motorcycle. "The LiveWire project as the first electric guitar, and not (regarded as) an electric car," said Mark Hans Richer, senior vice president of Harley-Davidson. He added that this is an individual expression and iconic style that happen to be using electric power.

Unfortunately, the initial reaction of the UK Harley-Davidson Riders Club seems quite cynical. Dave Scott says "It seems good but I need a real machine," while other members are named Dazzlin, questioned how safe the bike.

In a video released by Harley-Davidson, this electric motorcycle looks across Route 66 almost without sound. In the future, the company may be made en masse this motorcycle to be sold to the world motorcycle market. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BBC]

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Ceramics on the Liyangan site come from the Tang Dynasty

The findings of dozens of ceramic objects in the Liyangan site, in Purbosari village, Temanggung regency, Central Java - Indonesia turn out was derived from the Tang Dynasty period, said Yusmaini Eriawati, a researchers from the National Archaeological Center (Pusat Arkeologi Nasional).

Liyangan site in Purbosari, Ngadirejo, Temanggung, Central Java. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1qtFFj5)

Yusmaini in Temanggung on Monday, June 23, 2014, said that from a number of ceramic objects such as jars, teapots, and bowls that have been analyzed are all derived from the Tang Dynasty on 9th-10th century AD or at the era of the ancient Mataram kingdom.

"We do not know for sure because the function to be associated with the function of the site, but is expected to be related with cult rituals," she said.

According to her, the findings of ceramics mostly from Guangdong, other than that of Changsha and Xi'an. At that time ceramics from that area's most popular and traded up to the outside China.

Guangdong ceramics has a medium quality and mass produced, she says, while pottery from Changsha and Xi'an, it was in government control that includes better quality goods.

She said the findings of Changsha and Xi'an pottery were indicated that previously Liyangan was not the carelessly area or a state-controlled site, that on the 9th to 10th century AD in the ancient Mataram power. It shall mean that the Liyangan site was in the same era with Prambanan and Borobudur.

"Ceramic objects that could belong to the king, members of royal family or nobles, which is definitely in control of the government. Important here is the ceramic findings in the control authorities," she said.

She said ceramic or pottery production region in China pick certain characteristics that require precision in the analysis. Ceramic or pottery from abroad such as from China there was a glaze, but the Indonesian was not.

"Kingdom in the Indonesian archipelago when it clearly has not been able to produce ceramics, so the ceramics be derived from these findings was coming from China," she said. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | REPUBLIKA ONLINE]

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This is the latest small sportscar from Japan

Although the Japanese government tried to suppress the sale of the Kei or tiny size vehicle, but it turns out the auto manufacturers do not make sense to keep Kei car fixed interest many people. One way to create a small size sportscar.

A tiny Daihatsu Copen carrying three-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 660 cc with a turbocharger. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1nuOPbb)

Daihatsu is one manufacturer that maintains the existence of Kei car. The manufacturer has just introduced a tiny sportscar, named Copen. The concept of the Daihatsu Copen has actually introduced last year at the Tokyo Motor Show. This vehicle into a Kei car with funky designs and slang ever owned a convertible design thanks, as reported by Autoevolution on Friday, June 20, 2014.

At this time the production version, the Daihatsu Copen has adopted the design of the rear lights which belongs to Renault with a sharp design. While the dimensions of length 3395 mm, width 1475 mm and height is just 1,280 mm. Copen is built on a lightweight monocoque frame called D-Frame is claimed to be more rigid than the previous Kopen belongs.

The interior of this car still carries a simplicity like a steering wheel and gear lever are wrapped in leather just plain and keep the air conditioning to be set manually. Meanwhile the entertainment features that are in the center console that will be offered an optional part Daihatsu suit their consumer tastes.

At the heart of the sector mover, Daihatsu Copen carrying three-cylinder engine capacity of 660 CC with a turbocharger. The tiny sport car engine capable of producing a power output of 64 horse power (HP) and torque of 92 Nm.

As for the movement of teeth, Daihatsu offers two transmission choices are a five-speed manual or CVT automatic which will transfer power to the front wheels of the Copen.

Copen is introduced this time will be present with the softtop roof option that uses a canvas roof or hardtop roof that uses the same materials with the body but has a very light weight.

Daihatsu will sold their tiny sportscar, Copen with a price of U.S. $ 17,600 or approximately Rp. 210.7 million for the automatic transmission variant, while the manual transmission is priced at U.S. $ 17,800 or approximately Rp. 213.1 million. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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New information about the Human evolution

The largest collection of fossil human skeletons ever found in a site has given new information about the origin and evolution of Neanderthals, different species of early humans.

The skull reconstruction of a Neanderthal man from 430 thousand years ago. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1p8Tw11)

The collection includes seventeen skulls from the Sima de los Huesos cave (Pit of Bones) in northern Spain. Described in the journal Science, a group of early fossil Neanderthal species from last year's 430 thousand or 100 thousand years earlier than previously reported.

The fossil skull shows a face and teeth of Neanderthal man, but not his skull. The combination of these features usually associated with more primitive hominid species.

Examples of fossil skulls support the theory that evolutionary changes arise at different times and not all at once. Research suggests modifications to the face, especially with regard to chewing function, is the first stage in the evolution of Neanderthals.

Juan-Luis Arsuago, lead author and a professor of paleontology at the Complutense University of Madrid was surprised to see the similarities of different individuals. "Other fossils from the same geological period was different and did not fit with the pattern found in the caves of Sima," said Arsuago.

"It shows more than one evolutionary lineage seems thidup together at the same time, and Sima sites represent one species that is almost similar to the Neanderthals," he added. Sima de Los Huesos site has been excavated continuously since the early 1980s with the discovery of nearly 7 thousand human bones and 28 complete skeletons. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VOA NEWS]

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Another motorcycle option that started ogled by American Police

Victory Motorcycles began ogled by United States cops for use as their official vehicles. Unity decided to "move the bow" of Harley-Davidson is the Daytona Beach Police Department, which will receive 12 units of Victory as of October 1.

Victory Commander I which used by Daytona Beach Police Departement. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1p6qeAa)

The reason, after testing the Victory Commander I (based Victory Cross Country) and compared with a variant of Harley-Davidson class, they assumed that the Victory has a better performance, include the engine, braking, and the heat radiating to the thighs. Convenience and security has also become one of the points of consideration.

"Every year our agency offers a new motorcycle. Of course we want better performance for convenience charge, although the difference is not too far away," said Jason Killer, a traffic unit member of the Daytona Beach Police Department.

It is said, Victory Police Motorcycles (VPM) offers a checklist contains two options for police use. The options offered are still able to grow on demand, such as the AR-15 rifle rack, handle gas with heating, until the LED light package that no other manufacturer can offer.

The Tyler (Texas) Police Department took delivery of 10 Victory Commander I police motorcycles. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1nuLpoT)

VPM is based in Arizona, which is currently in charge of converting a standard motorcycle to be ideal for a police agency upon request. Motorcycle overhauled among other types of Cross Country, Cross Roads, or Vision with devices such as radios, special lights, sirens, and a backup battery for electronic devices.

Other changes are usually fresh paint complete with police logo. Accessories such as skid plate, specifically wind shields, protective feet, until the fire extinguisher device could be asked to if needed. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VICTORY POLICE MOTORCYCLES | MOTORCYCLE]

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Ferrari is building a special order supercar

One of the Italian supercar manufacturer, Ferrari reportedly currently preparing a series of special models of cars that have been produced. Latest, the manufacturer is reportedly also is finishing a special order cars at fantastic prices.

F12 TRS is one of the latest Ferrari special order models. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1nhKXvm)

Indeed, the Special Projects division of the Ferrari was produced an Eric Clapton's SP12 EC, SP Arya, SPFFX, the P4/5, and probably a bunch more we don't know about. But this time, as reported by Jalopnik on Monday, June 16, 2014 revealed a model with the name F12 TRS spoted in cyberspace.

So far there has been no further information about the super car, but the supercar is definitely going to be made by using a machine that is malignant and more aggressive.

Reportedly also, F12 TRS is designed to fulfill orders a mysterious millionaire. Unmitigated he would pay U.S. $ 4.2 million or equivalent to Rp. 49 billion for a special model of the Ferrari works.

Rear three quarter of Ferrari F12 TRS. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1nhKXvm)

The car comes with a number of changes such as carrying Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) feature, which can generate power of 740 kW from a V12 engine that has a capacity of 6.2 liter. So far there has been no official confirmation from Ferrari about Ferrari F12 TRS special models and whom the buyer's. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | JALOPNIK]

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