What was the Cucciolo?

In this world there is always a process. Likewise, a big motorcycle manufacturer like Ducati, of course there is the beginning period. And did you know that Cucciolo was the forerunner of Desmodromic, the most respected Ducati's engine in the worlds today?

The story begins in 1944, in that time was born the Cucciolo, a 4-stroke clip-on engine for motorized bicycles that made by Aldo Farinelli, a lawyer in Turin, Italy and developed with a self-taught engineer, Aldo Leoni. To smooth their desire, they work closely with a small firm in Turin named Siata (Societa Italiana per Applicazioni Tecniche Auto-Aviatorie).

The Cucciolo engine, a 4-stroke clip-on engine for motorized bicycles. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1s2M9U1)

Cucciolo first appeared on the streets of Turin in the Autumn of 1944. This bike is called the Cucciolo (in English mean 'little puppy') because its exhaust sounds like the barking puppy. The bike and its engine has a weight about 17 pounds or 7.7 kg, with highly economical fuel consumption ie 77 km/liter.

1950 Ducati Vilar Cucciolo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/10kURqe)

Cucciolo eventually sold openly to the public in July 1944. Many of the businessman is interested and bought the machine which is then fitted to their bikes. That was the first time a new design in the automotive's world appeared in Europe during the 2nd World War.

1954 Ducati Cucciolo 48. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1wwtWVe)

At that time a lot of demand but not supported by the Siata's production strength makes the company have to think hard. Besides, they experienced a limited funds and then forced them to collaborate with the Ducati, a manufacturing factory in Borgo Panigale, near Bologna. In that time, Ducati is an electronics and appliances factory that established in 1926. Incidentally, they were looking for facilities and employees, so that a bussiness agreement finally happened between between Siata and Ducati.

The Ducati 60, the first concept of an inexpensive and reliable moped. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1s2M9U1)

Production rose from 15 units in 1946 to over 25,000 in the following years, when Ducati reached an exclusive agreement for the production. In 1952, with 200,000 Cucciolos already sold, Ducati finally offered its own complete moped based on the successful little pull rod engine, removing the pedals and adding a 3 speed gearbox, creating the model 48 (produced until 1954) and model 55E and 55R. The model 48's fuel tank was integrated into the frame, and a swingarm type rear suspension.

As time goes by, Ducati continue to improve their bikes. The following models were becoming more and more real motorcycles, with pressed-steel frames. The engine capacity grew to 60 cc, models 60 and 60 Sport, and finally to 65 cc, 65 Sport, 65T, 65TL and 65TS.

Cucciolo engine eventually gradually replaced by a model of '98'. Based on the company's analysis and survey that the '65' models have not meet the wishes of the majority of consumers in 1956 who wants a more powerful motorcycles. The Ducati motorcycles production process is accompanied by the development in the world of racing.

In 1956, Fabio Taglioni designed the first Gran Premio 125 equipped with the Desmodromic system (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1s2M9U1)

History records in the same year, Ducati was able to create a racing motorcycle that uses a DOHC engine with a capacity of 125 cc, and is able to generate power of 19 hp through the Desmodromic cylinder head technology so that the machine is capable of spinning up to 15,000 rpm. While at that time the other competitors with the same engine's capacity has an average output power is only about 16 hp with a maximum rotation of 12,500 rpm.

As a result in the Hedemora Sweden GP (1956), the Ducati racing motorcycles overtake all opponents with ease. That is the first time the Ducati racing motorcycles won in the racing world. But unfortunately when the team's key riders, Gianni Degli Antoni were killed in a motorcycle accident at the Monza GP which resulted in the development of the Ducati racing project faltered thus making the MV Agusta dominated the racing world until 1958.

Ducati has now been transformed into the most successful Italian motorcycle manufacturer. Currently as a motorcycle manufacturer that is under the management of the Volkswagen group, Ducati is venerable. Although when viewed now, the results are still poor in the MotoGP world, but all believe that the time will surely come. Unfortunately their competitors, especially the Japanese manufacturer such as Honda and Yamaha are tough opponents, so it takes hard work to conquer them. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DUCATI | WIKIPEDIA]

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An Aventador extreme transformation

DMC, a renowned German tuner specialist kicked back the world's custom supercar to present the fierce appearance of a new modification of the famous Italian Bull, Lamborghini Aventador, that wearing the super fierce costumes entitled 'Edizione GT' stage 3 package which 'was developed with FIA regulations in mind' but still fully street legal.

Lamborghini Aventador LP988 Edizione GT by DMC. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1tZJEre)

The sharpness of remarkable design was shown again from the hands of the German crew modifier. At first glance it seems like the Batmobile, DMC transformed the standard appearance of Aventador with a new style of front and rear bumpers, air scoop, new side skirts, custom suspension and GT spoiler which all use of strong and light carbon fiber.

Front three quarter of Lamborghini Aventador LP988 Edizione GT by DMC. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1tZJEre)

Similarly in the cabin. The interior was given a sporty aura emphasis increasingly thick with carbon fiber accents, Italian leather upholstery, a new design on the steering wheel and a number of additional devices as the support of its driving comfort.

Right side view of Lamborghini Aventador LP988 Edizione GT by DMC. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1pGTu1f)

To be commensurate with her new look that more muscular, so DMC also improve its engine performance by pairing a V12 engine that has a capacity of 6.5 liter with twin-turbo conversion and ECU remap. As a result, the output Aventador originally a 700 hp now getting rocketed with a maximum power of 988 hp.

As quoted from the DMC's official website, for the millionaires who want to changing looks of their beloved Aventador with the 'STAGE3: Edizione GT' autokit is charged at U.S $288,888 or  approximately Rp3.5 billion. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DMC | WORLDCARFANS]

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Mysteries that Science has yet to explain…

People always run to scientists or other experts to decipher or explain the mysteries of the world. But, not all of these mysteries can be deciphered by scientists. Some, are just too baffling and confusing for experts to decode. They may be experts, but they’re not perfect. Somethings have been placed on Earth to make us wonder….and only wonder. That’s what makes this planet so loved, but at the same time, so questioned, and so alluring. Just like the tootsie pop commercial, “the world may never know”….

1. The Voynich Manuscript

The Voynich manuscript is an ancient book that has thwarted all attempts at deciphering its contents. It is an organized book with a consistent script, discernible organization and detailed illustrations. It appears to be a real language–just one that nobody has seen before. And it really does appear to mean something. But nobody knows what. There is not even a consensus on who wrote it, or even when it was written. Expert military code-breakers, cryptographers, mathematicians, and linguists have all been left unable to decipher a single word.

The Voynich manuscript. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/NEMEHq)

2. The Mpemba Effect

The Mpemba effect is that boiling water can, under certain circumstances, not only freeze but do so quicker than colder water. This phenomenon has been reported as working as far back as Ancient Greece, even though it would seem contradictory to the Laws of Thermodynamics. In 1969 a scientist named Mpemba did experiments that proved that the effect is real, however, scientists are left with more questions than answers. Many solutions have been suggested as reasons for this phenomenon, but none have been agreed upon by scientists and most contradictory explanations were obtained by very different experiments with different controls. Perhaps someday after more study scientists will understand this, but currently the results are inconclusive at best.

The Mpemba effect. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1075XPO)

3. The Baghdad Batteries

The Baghdad batteries are a series of artifacts found in the area of Mesopotamia dating from the early centuries AD. When archaeologists stumbled upon the batteries, they assumed they were just regular clay pots for storage, but that theory quickly went out the window since they each contain a copper rod that shows evidence of acid corrosion. This means that the pots probably contained a liquid that would interact with the copper and produce an electrical charge. If true, they predate the first known modern battery by hundreds of years.

The Baghdad batteries. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1tHiJA1)

4. The Giant Stone Spheres of Costa Rica

Costa Rica and a few surrounding areas are scattered with giant stone spheres. They are smooth and perfectly spherical, or nearly so. Some of them are quite small, a few inches in diameter, but some of them are as large as eight feet in diameter weighing several tons. They have been chiseled to perfection by persons unknown.

The giant stone sphere of Costa Rica. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1wM2FMy)

5. Space Roar

Scientists were attempting to study early stars but in 2006 they ran into a problem, they were faced with a mysterious noise that greatly inhibited their study. Scientists are left baffled as to what causes this. While sounds cannot travel through space, radio waves can, which is what they believe it is, however they are baffled as to where or what the radio waves are coming from. Also of note is that this sound is six times louder than should be expected, and there is no explanation for that either. Scientists have managed to figure out that it is not any radio waves that they currently know of, or any of the early stars themselves, or any of our dust particles.

Illustration of th Space. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1d88yrs)

6. The Baigong Pipes

In an area of China not known to ever contain people, let alone industry, there are three mysterious triangular openings on top of a mountain containing hundreds of ancient rusty iron pipes of unknown origin. Some of the pipes go deep into the mountain. Some of them go into a nearby salt water lake. There are more pipes in the lake, and more still running east-west along the lake shore. Some of the larger pipes are 40 cm in diameter, are of uniform size and are placed in what seems like purposeful patterns. Archaeologists have dated the pipes to a time before people had figured out how to cast iron.

The Baigong pipes. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1wMl4d8)

7. The Antikythera Mechanism

The Antikythera mechanism is an ancient, intricate machine found in a shipwreck near Greece that dates back to about 100 BC. The Antikythera mechanism contains gears and structures that were not found in devices again for 1000 years. The mechanism was supposedly used to figure out astronomical positions. The problem with that is that at the time this thing was made, no one had yet discovered laws of gravity or how heavenly bodies moved. In other words, the Antikythera mechanism appears to have functions that no one alive at that time would have understood.

The Antikythera mechanism. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1q7rnmx)

8. The Bloop

In 1997 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recorded a strange sound in the ocean. Strange and LOUD. So loud that it was picked up by two separate microphones 3,000 miles apart. The sound, dubbed “The Bloop,” doesn’t sound like anything at normal speed. However, the NOAA sped up the recording to 16 times the normal speed, causing it to sound like an object dropping into water.

Illustration of the bloop. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1vnvwoa)

Scientists determined that its wave pattern indicates it was made by an animal but there is no animal we know of big enough or loud enough to make that kind of noise, not by a long shot. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | UNMOTIVATING]

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If Bettle mate with Porsche

There are unique car from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) exhibition is being held today. A Volkswagen Beetle perched with a sweep of the face appear flashy, far from its original form is a little cute. At first glance, the German car manufacturer that even looks like a Porsche.

Volkswagen Beetle by Tanner Foust and RAUH-Welt Begriff. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1qvDcDq)

As reported by Worldcarfans on Thursday, November 6, 2014, the new face of the Beetle seems fairly natural to see who is trying to do makeovers on the VW's car.


This special custom Bettle particular turns out to be the work of Tanner Foust, an American rallycross driver and RAUH-Welt Begriff (RWB), a Porsche's tuner. Cooperation between them were already established long time ago. 

Previous two mutual cooperation presents another model of Volkswagen or Porsche.

Explained, the car's got a touch of aura racing is the future form of the Beetle. At least, so the face would not look much different from that presented it. Nevertheless, the two automotive experts did not say when the Beetle-looking like that way.

Left side view of Volkswagen Beetle by Tanner Foust and RAUH-Welt Begriff. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1qvDcDq)

It's based on the R-Line model and has received 18-inch Motegi Racing Traklite while inside the cabin it has a variety of R-Line accessories such as a pedal set and an upgraded shift knob.

Speaking of the power source, the Beetle is loaded with a future four-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 2.0 liter. With this engine, the 'frog' may have a power of approximately 210 bhp (157 kW) and 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) of torque. Power is then routed through the six-speed manual or a six-speed DSG transmission system.

With the addition of a body kit, No wonder if the Beetle is present more plump. The width is said to be increased approximately eight inches. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WORLDCARFANS]

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The World's first 3D printed car

The 1st ONES - The marvels of 3D printing technology continue to astound us, pushing boundaries in ways we could never have imagined. While we were once amazed by the creation of 3D-printed houses, now the automotive industry is stepping into the spotlight with the introduction of the world's first fully-functional 3D-printed car – the Strati.

The Strati is the world's first practical-application car made with 3D printing technology. (Picture from: ChinaTopix)

Local Motors, an Arizona-based car manufacturing company, spearheaded this groundbreaking venture. The Strati, aptly named after the Italian word for "layers," boasts a solid, one-piece chassis crafted from carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic.

 

What's truly mind-boggling is that this vehicle comprises a mere 49 parts, a stark contrast to the conventional automobile's complex assembly of 5,000 parts. Noteworthy is the fact that some components, such as the tires, wheels, battery, wiring, suspension, electric motor, and windshield, were still produced through traditional manufacturing methods.

The printing (pictured) took place during the six-day International Manufacturing Technology Show 2014 in Chicago on September 2014. Cincinnati Inc, supplied the printer, which makes parts measuring 3 ft (1 metre) by 5 ft (1.7 metres) by 10 ft (3 metres). (Picture from: DailyMail)

Collaborating with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Local Motors unveiled the 3D-printed electric car at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in September 2014. The Strati's battery offers a respectable range between 193 km (120 miles) and 241 km (150 miles). While the vehicle can reach speeds of 60 kph (40 mph), regulatory approvals for road usage are still pending. Local Motors anticipates receiving the green light soon, allowing the Strati to hit the open roads.

The battery-powered, two-passenger car is made of layers of black plastic and reinforced with carbon fibre. (Picture from: DailyMail)

Impressively, almost every part of the Strati, except for the engine components, was meticulously crafted by a 3D printer. The entire printing process consumed approximately 44 hours, with an additional day dedicated to tidying up the prints and two more days for the setup. In total, a mere five days were required to bring this revolutionary car to life.

It's worth noting that claims of being the first 3D-printed car are not entirely new. In 2010, a 3D-printed car was introduced, but it focused solely on the panel parts. The Strati, on the other hand, embraces 3D printer technology for every facet of the vehicle, excluding the engine.

Local Motors envisions making these groundbreaking cars accessible to the public at an estimated cost of around U.S. $17,100 (or approximately £11,000) in the near future. As the automotive industry takes a giant leap forward with 3D printing, the Strati stands as a testament to the limitless possibilities that technology continues to unfold. Get ready for a future where innovation meets the open road, and where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. *** [EKA [11112014] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LOCAL MOTORS | DAILYMAIL | ABC NEWS]

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Tobacco can desist Ebola virus?

Prof Sutiman, a bio-cell professor of Brawijaya University, Malang revealed, tobacco that grown in some areas in Indonesia can be used to counter the Ebola virus that is currently being warmly discussed because there is no cure.

Tabacco plant. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1nM1ZXJ)

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"Ebola virus that is similar to HIV/AIDS are still not found a cure. However, to prevent the virus does not extend, is actually quite easy, namely the tobacco is processed into a vaccine," said Prof. Sutiman in Malang, Monday, August 25, 2014.

According to him, the Ebola virus is transmitted through the contact of body or saliva and can damage the circulatory system to the blood vessels rupture. Symptoms of Ebola virus in a person, he said, of which is marked by the body feels hot for two days to three weeks, sore throat, muscle ached, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea. The ebola virus attack, said the founder of Healthy Homes with smoking therapy, it can lead to liver and kidney function decline and blood out of the skin.

Tobacco farmers were planting tobacco seeds. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/ZVqh6J)

Based on WHO records of 1,716 cases of Ebola virus, among which 1,350 people died. And people died because the Ebola virus is prevalent in West Africa, Brinee, Guinea Sierre Leone, Liberia, Negeria, and a number of countries in the African continent.

"If you look at the condition, the terrible, especially medicine and has not been found yet," he said. Furthermore, Prof. Sutiman says that tobacco has many health benefits. It has been known since it was first discovered in the United States.

The Europeans brought the American tobacco to Europe for drugs made ​​from 1500 AD to the present. According to him, in addition used to treat several diseases, tobacco can also be made to prevent ebola virus vaccine.

Special for the ebola virus, in the tobacco plant has tobacco muzaic virus and it can be inserted antibody genes to antiebola. So, he said, the tobacco plants could produce antiebola vaccines.

"Therefore, if we were from the University of Brawijaya is believed and were appointed to the vaccine, we ara ready," he said. But, said Sutiman, to develop such a vaccine on the market is very difficult because the problem is very complex, although he believes if the hoopla behind the ebola virus will emerge a new vaccine.

According to him, Indonesia has always been a potential market for the ebola virus vaccine. "Imagine, how many millions of people who should be vaccinated, well, it's a business, but to make the vaccine is very easy and the raw materials from tobacco that thrives in Indonesia," he said further.

Therefore, he called on all parties, especially the government, are not easily ingested global campaign that could destroy the tobacco biological wealth in Indonesia because Indonesia has a kind of tobacco varieties and are not owned in many parts of the world.

There is a kind of Indonesian tobacco can not live in other areas, such as Madura, Jember, and Temanggung tobacco. Under these conditions, only natural that the Dutch was very happy while colonized Indonesia because tobacco is originally from the USA, then brought to Europe that was to be used as a medicine since the year 1500 AD.

"Long-term conditions and the extent of this impact should be studied in order not to harm the country, as we have already experienced in the coconut oil," he said. He asserted, "So, this tobacco-related campaigns do not inconsequential, let alone to destroy it because to comply with the world's tar and nicotine, as we knew just motivated purely business competition." *** [EKA FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | REPUBLIKA]

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