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Thursday, January 8, 2015

New Nomad buggy of Ariel

Ariel Motor Company has released its latest all-terrain buggy through Nomad models that have the ability to conquer all the muddy terrain, that was as reported by Slashgear.

The plan is the buggy cars will use a 2.4-liter Honda engine that has been equipped with a six-speed transmission system and will be officially launched on January 6, 2015. The car is capable of generating power of 200 hp is also equipped with a windshield.
2015 Ariel Nomad. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1BjNWdB)
The design itself does not change significantly, except in the chassis that has a performance upgrade. In addition, it has been applied to longer-travel suspension, also with a cover made of composite bodywork to cover the bottom and suspension, also applied to the other components including the rim, frame, hood and engine cover.
Right side view of 2015 Ariel Nomad. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1AdeW0g)
Ariel Nomad has a weight of 700 kg, but the manufacturer has not announced about the price. It is estimated at under £30,000 or US. $47,000 (or approx Rp. 581.4 million).
And reportedly, the orders will be taken in January and deliveries should begin midway through 2015. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SLASHGEAR]
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6 Forms of unique plants are similar to the human organs

This article does not intend to patronize anyone, or lead to pornography. In this world there is a psychological phenomenon often likened to an object that looks like any other object. Maybe a few of us who understand the meaning of pareidolia. In Wikipedia, the meaning of pareidolia is a psychological phenomenon involving a vague and random stimulus that ultimately defined by the people who see or hear it.

The psychological phenomenon also appears in the vegetable kingdom. Many cases are quite famous paredolia and horrendous, for example sighting face on Mars. However, if pursed into the world of plants, there are several forms of flowers, fruit or also part of the plant that it can be misinterpreted because it is similar to the human genital organs.

Indeed, there will be a debate that says that the forms of these plants are not alike, but some are going to say that there is a similarity in terms of shape at a glance. Here are six forms of plants that are similar to human organs:

1. Echinopsis lageniformis monstrose
In the cactus family there is one type that has a unique shape because have not many thorns on its body as well as that found in the cactus plants in general. Because of its nearly 'seamless' was accompanied by a slight hollow at the top, not a few people call this cactus as the penis cactus.
Echinopsis lageniformis monstrose. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Bg1Iyo)
2. Hydnora Africana
This plant is included in the parasitic species besides known as the foul smell as well as the shape of the flower when the buds state will look like a woman's genitals. These flowers emit foul odors that it serves as attention-specific insects to enter into a gap in the petals that open for 3 days.
Hydnora Africana. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1EDNSeO)
3. Poppy
From the name may seem, this plant is more feminine impressed. However, plants that have a shape similar to a woman's genitals, it turns into the category of carnivorous plants. Plants were dubbed with the name Poppy and there are several kinds of colors, shapes and sizes, but all of which is similar to a woman's genital organ.
Poopy. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1zNxPYR)
4. Myrtillocactus geometrizans
Myrtillocactus geometrizans is one of a variety of cactus in the world. These plants are rare and a coveted by collectors only. What makes Myrtillocactus geometrizans said to bring out the pareidolia side with the human organ is a bump around its body when seen and imagined similar to the breast. Therefore, English vernacular name for this plant is Breast Cactus or Titty Cactus.
Myrtillocactus geometrizans. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/13GgcvP)
5. Loofah
Many may say that Myrtillocactus geometrizans not similar to the breast, but what about the unique fruit from Vietnam? A fruit from Vietnam named Loofah is very unique in terms of its shape, as seen from the shape is very similar to a woman's breasts with nipples in the middle.
A Vietnamese fruit called Loofah. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1EDN9ue)
6. Psilocybe cubensis
Psilocybe cubensis is one type of fungus that has the active compounds psilocybin and psilocin. But there is one part of a family of Psilocybe cubensis is often used as the drunken material, and called as Penis Envy.
Psilocybe cubensis. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1wZIkGD)
It is not known why and who's call these plants with names beginning with the penis. However, when growing up, the tip of this fungus actually resembles the head of the penis coupled with a trunk that is not skinny but big. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MERDEKA.COM]
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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

The Survival Bike was made for the Zombie apocalypse

When the zombie apocalypse hits and you need to haul ass from a hoard, you’re going to want a car or bike with some storage space and a good amount of gas. The Survival Bike has you covered on both fronts.

Motoped Survival Bike. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1xC6K7z)
The utilitarian ride boasts two side-mounted fuel tanks so you can travel up to 500 miles without refilling, and it has a universal rack so you can attach plenty of different bolt-on mounts or harnesses to store your crossbow and other gear. 
Right side view of Motoped Survival Bike. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ESxB5W)
And while you’re not trying to impress any walkers, it’s always nice when your ride happens to look cool as hell. Most survival packs include plenty of stuff to help you ride out the worst of times — except for transportation. Fortunately, the Motoped Survival Bike has you covered.
Rear view of Motoped Survival Bike. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1vzEtdU)
Powered by a 4-stroke engine, the bike gets excellent gas mileage, and uses downhill mountain bike parts mounted to a custom frame and swing arm for rugged reliability. As for the survival part?
Well, it also comes outfitted with a crossbow, one-gallon gas pack, a survival shovel, a tomahawk, a harpoon, a fixed blade saw, a lighting system, carabiners and climbing rope, a flashlight, a multifunction knife/light, two multi-tools, a neck knife, and a bike mount for that most versatile of tools, your smartphone. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOPED | COOL MATERIAL]
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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Nissan IDx Freeflow: Where Classic Heritage Meets Modern Design

RetroFusion Elegance - There’s something timeless about the way nostalgia blends with modern innovation. In today’s world of sleek, hyper-digital cars, some automakers have chosen to look backward to move forward. Models like the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, MINI, and Fiat 500 have proven that classic designs can be reimagined beautifully for a new generation. 
The Nissan IDx Freeflow concept car in the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: GreenCarReport)
Inspired by that same philosophy, Nissan stepped into the spotlight with a concept that fuses retro soul with modern simplicity—the Nissan IDx FreeflowThe IDx Freeflow wasn’t created merely as a tribute to the past, but as a fresh interpretation of one of Nissan’s most iconic ancestors: the Datsun 510. After Datsun was officially absorbed under the Nissan name, the company gained full creative freedom to reawaken the spirit of the 510 through contemporary design. 
Left side view of the Nissan IDx Freeflow concept car. (Picture from: GreenCarReport)
The result was a car that honors its roots while confidently embracing the future. The IDx Freeflow reimagines what the classic Datsun might have evolved into today—sleek, compact, and unmistakably modern, yet nostalgic in its proportions and charm. Visually, the IDx Freeflow strikes a perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication.
Interior view of the Nissan IDx Freeflow concept car. (Picture from: USA.Nissan.News)
Its dimensionsaround 4.1 meters long, 1.7 meters wide, and 1.3 meters tall—give it a solid yet agile stance. The floating white roof contrasts beautifully with the soft brown body, while the sharp lines and LED headlights push its vintage inspiration into the modern era. Riding on 17-inch wheels, the car exudes a quiet confidence rather than flamboyance, blending retro styling cues with futuristic precision in a way that feels effortlessly natural.
Rear view of the Nissan IDx Freeflow concept car. (Picture from: GreenCarReport)
Inside, the car continues this elegant conversation between old and new. Light brown leather wraps the steering wheel and dashboard, evoking a classic warmth rarely found in contemporary interiors. The layout is intentionally minimala simple round speedometer sits behind the steering wheel, while a compact digital display in the center doubles as both clock and audio system. The automatic-style gear lever adds a subtle touch of modern comfort, creating a cabin that feels nostalgic but never outdated.
Nissan envisioned the IDx Freeflow with a modest 1.2- to 1.5-liter engine paired with a CVT transmission, focusing not on performance dominance but on everyday practicality with a vintage flair. More than just a concept, it represents a design philosophy—a belief that progress and heritage can coexist harmoniously. The IDx Freeflow reminds us that innovation doesn’t have to erase the past; sometimes, it can bring it back to life in a way that feels surprisingly new. *** [EKA [06012015] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NISSAN | GREEN CAR REPORTS | MOTORAUTHORITY ]
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Here it is the figure of bombers that might change the WW II result

An artist illustration of Horten Ho 229. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1w3KJMc)
A glimpse of the aircraft picture above is similar to B-2 Spirit, a stealth bomber aircraft of the USAF that was developed in the 1980s under the Black Project (a secret military project). The aircraft that shown in the picture was a stealth bombers that has been developed since 1936 by the two Germans brothers, ie Walter Horten and Reimar Horten. This aircraft included into the 'Flying Wings' type because most of the body of the plane is in the form of wings, unlike the form of aircraft in general.
Horten Ho 229 prototype flying over Göttingen, Germany. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1IbYTRc)
Not many people know that the aircraft with stealth technology was already developed by the Germans during World War II. And from the Nazi's design and technology then traced by Northrop-Grumman Corporation to make the B-2 Spirit stealth bombers which we know as one of the US military mainstay today.
Horten Ho 229 was a German prototype fighter/bomber. It was the first pure flying wing powered by jet engines. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Htv685)
Since teenager, the Horten brothers already familiar with the world of aviation. They both have long admired the delta wing concept created by Dr. Alexander Lippisch. By the time when they are teenagers, the Horten brothers had managed to fly their homemade glider in 1933.
Front view of Horten Ho 229. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1w3KJMc)
In 1943, the Luftwaffe (the Nazi-German Air Force) ordered the manufacturing mission of bomber aircraft that could carrying 1,000 kg of bombs, then fly as far as 1,000 kilometers, and can reach speeds of 1,000 kph. The mission is known as the 3 x 1000 Project. And the Horten brothers aircraft design which are considered most appropriate for the project. Then in February 1944, they has created the first prototype named Horten IX V1 or often also called the Horten Ho 229 was an aircraft prototype can be completed by them within six months in Göttingen.
Rear view of Horten Ho 229. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1w3KJMc)
After V1 version, the project continued with the V2 prototype version. This time the aircraft has been use the turbojet engines in accordance with the project requirements. The first flight test of V2 conducted on February 2, 1945 in Oranienburg. According to reports, the V2 prototype can be controlled properly. But it still has an interference of lateral instability. Even now, the disturbances in this section generally has become a hallmark of the flying wing aircraft type. And two months later in the third test flight, the V2 prototype got a bad luck. The aircraft can not be controlled because it has been losing the speed. And Erwin Ziller, the test pilot was killed instantly when his plane smashed into pieces.

After the accident, the remaining of Horten Ho 229 V2 prototypes was transferred to Gothaer Waggonfabrik (Gotha) in Friedrichsrode. In March 1945, they began to build the third prototype, the Ho 229 V3. This prototype is a modification version that has a larger size than the previous generation. Both the dimensions of size, engine capacity, as well as the fuselage material already using steel.
The bomber is almost finished when the Allied forces invaded Germany and took over Gothaer Waggonfabrik along with all of its assets. Furthermore, Ho 229 V3 aircraft prototype was brought to the US for further study. Then Horten Ho 229 V3 prototype was stored in NASM's Paul E. Garber Restoration in Silver Hill, Maryland. The video below was the reconstructed of Horten Ho 229.
Fortunately, the Luftwaffe did not succeed in making the production version of this plane and use it in the war against the Allies. But if they succeed, may be the result of World War II will be different. It was horrible. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HORTENWINGS]
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Monday, January 5, 2015

Mazda Vision Gran Turismo Concept car goes official

The number of manufacturers who make rendering image cars for the GranTurismo 6 video game is good news.
Mazda LM55 Vision Gran Turismo concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/13ALcgR)
Because recognized or not, the manufacturer "leaked" the idea and concept of their production cars. Now Mazda turn that brings LM55 Vision concept car. This pure racing car is a tribute to the Mazda 787B that competed in the World Sportscar Championship and the All Japan Sports Prototype Championship.
Left side view of Mazda LM55 Vision Gran Turismo concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/13ALcgR)
Mazda design team while designing the LM55 combines the KODO design language with an important design element of the Mazda 787B. The latter is the pride of the legendary Mazda racing cars that won the endurance race 24 Hours of Le Mans in the season of 1991.
Rear side view of Mazda LM55 Vision Gran Turismo concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/13ALcgR)
Reporting from Worldcarfans, on Friday, December 26, 2014, Mazda said the Mazda's virtual design team combines elements of "agility with elegance" in the car with a "dynamic silhouette".
And the fans of Gran Turismo series can download this car in the area of Vision Gran Turismo. Surely after installing the Holiday Season Update.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INAUTONEWS]
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