This marvelous supercar has no transmission and reverse gear

After successfully presenting the first mass-produced Megacar called One:1. Now, Koenigsegg has launched their latest product, also cited as the replacement of Agera series and given a name 'Koenigsegg Regera'. As reported from Inautonews on Wednesday, March 3, 2015, the Swedish supercar immediately took a lot of attention from visitors of the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.

Koenigsegg Regera debuted in the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. (PIcture from: http://bit.ly/1AZCJ4y)

When viewed from the outside, the supercar design is not as fierce as the One:1. However, that does not mean people can underestimate its ability. From the specifications mentioned by Koenigsegg, the Regera supercar carrying the fastest hybrid ever made to date.

Interior and dashboard view of Koenigsegg Regera at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. (PIcture from: http://bit.ly/1AZCJ4y)

An eight-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 5,000 cc and coupled with two turbochargers make this supercar is capable of producing power up to 1,100 hp. Not just stop there, Koenigsegg also installed three electric motors, so that the total power to spur this supercar reaches 1,520 hp. With this extraordinary power, so the supercar can reach speeds of up to 400 kph, only in less than 20 seconds. To store the energy that required by its electric motors, Regera equipped with a battery with a capacity of 9.27kWh, the largest number ever made for an electric car.

Rear side view of Koenigsegg Regera at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. (PIcture from: http://bit.ly/1AZCJ4y)

There is something unique from the Koenigsegg Regera, the supercar has no gearbox like cars in general. There is no automatic transmission, torque converter, or dual clutch moreover CVT. That's because 8 months before Regera launched, Christian Von Koenigsegg as the owner of the Koenigsegg brand comes with a brilliant idea for Regera which only made 80 units worldwide.

The idea is the engine immediately drives the rear axle without aided by the transmission system, so Regera only had one fixed ratio gear coupled hydraulic clutch, three Rimac electric motors and 9.27 kWh battery, and all of which can help Regera achieve any speed required. Koenigsegg named this system as 'Koenigsegg Direct Drive (KDD)', and KDD weighs was 220 kg lighter than a dual clutch transmission.

Furthermore because no transmission, Regera also has no reverse gear. And what if you have to parked it backwards? By using two electric motors that located on the rear axle, can make it backwards without the need to activate its petrol engine.

Although the supercar is not a track-focused, the use of carbon fiber is preferred. As a result, the Regera has a weight of 1,628 kg, lighter than the Lexus RC-F. If you want to know the Regera top speed, maybe we'll tell you later, because Koenigsegg itself has yet to get the Regera top speed.

Well for those prospective customers who are interested can start ordering the Koenigsegg Regera at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. For the price is quite fantastic. For one unit of the Regera supercar will be sold at priced of US. $1.89 million, or approximately Rp.24,5 billion. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INAUTONEWS]

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There is an ancient mummy inside a Buddha statue

A Buddha statue on display at the Museum of Drent, Netherlands, has recently attracted the attention of the public. Because the statue of meditating Buddha, there is a mummified body in it.

This is no ordinary Buddha statue. As the CT scan at the right clearly shows, there's a mummy concealed inside! (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1BzehbO)

This was confirmed after the Buddha statue from China was scanned by using a CT-scan in a Dutch hospital. As reported by the IO9.com on Monday, February 23, 2015, according to Drent Museum, inside the statue there is a mummified Liuquan monk who lived around 1100 BC. The Buddha statue is a historical objects of 11th to 12th century belonged to a Chinese Meditation School.

The Drents Museum, an art and history museum in Assen, The Netherlands, arranged for it to be viewed through a CT scanning machine. The certainty of the existence of the mummified body behind the statue known as the famous hospital in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, ie Meander Medical Centre to scanning and endoscopic tests to the meditating Buddha statue.

Meditating Buddha statue just before scanned with CT-Scan. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1BbHsSP)

With the assistance of some hospital employees, a medical expert examine the chest and abdominal cavity of the mummy and then take samples of liver and abdomen.

"He (the physician) made a spectacular discovery in the (mummy) organs. There are found all kinds of rotten, the rest of the paper is printed in the ancient Chinese character," said an official statement from the Dutch hospital as reported from Robswebstek.com.

Hospital researchers also took the bone samples for DNA testing. This mummy research will be published in a Master Liuquan monograph. After having exhibited in the Netherlands, the mummy will be exhibited at the Museum of Natural History, Budapest, Hungary until May 2015. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | IO9]

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Nissan's newest sport car rushes off

After some time ago Nissan introduced their new sports sedan concept car at the Detroit Auto Show 2013, and finally the latest Nissan sport sedan has entered precisely in the Super Bowl, an electronic media advertising with themed 'With Dad'.

All-new Nissan Maxima 2016 concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/17cJRPk)

As it has been known that Nissan sports car that appears in the advertisement is nothing but the all-new Nissan Maxima, which is a production version of the sports sedan for the 2016 model year is known from the ad, which is a sister car of Nissan Teana (in United States version known as Altima) was performed with a form of mass production that does not have any camouflage or other elements such as an other concept car that still undisclosed.

Rear view of all-new Nissan Maxima 2016. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/17cJRPk)

This car is actually a sport car for the family because it fits with the ads theme 'With Dad'. With a more modern and sporty appearance than the previous generation of this car is not yet known what the engines uses.

However possibility the All-New Nissan Maxima 2016 is going to use a V6 petrol engine which has a capacity of 3.5 liters that have been updated and optimized so capable of spewing power is expected to more than 300 hp. There are also other possibilities that are offered in the Hybrid Pathfinder version which has a capacity of 2.5-liter engine with supercharged and 4 electric motors as a all-wheel drive car.

But even so the TV commercial advertising is actually not review this sport sedan. But rather to review their race cars that will compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship 2015 ie the Nissan GT-R Nismo LM that has an engine capacity of 3.0-liter V6 Twin Turbo with a device capable of spraying power reaches a maximum of 1,250 hp.

As for the all-new Nissan Maxima plan will officially debut at the event ofof the New York International Auto Show 2015 in April this year. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WORLDCARFANS]

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Spider venom as the impotence panacea

Impotence is often regarded as the most shameful disease for men. Since the days of ancient Egypt, people keep trying to find the cause and the panacea to cure it. There was a time when people assume that impotence is caused by evil spells. And to treat it, humans must grind the heart of baby alligators, then rub the results of the penis.

More recently, scientists from the Catholic University of Korea finding promising compounds that could potentially be a panacea impotence. This compound is found in the venom of the most poisonous spider in the world.

Brazilian wandering spider (Phoneutria nigriventer). (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1AX9nUI)

Scientists first discovered the potency of these compounds when studying human cases were stung by a poisonous spider (Phoneutria nigriventer) in Brazil. These men reported experiencing priapism or prolonged erection. Parse the spider venom, scientists discovered a protein that is responsible for priapism, called PnTx2. Then, by using baculovirus bacteria, scientists produce the protein.

As reported by IFLScience.com sites on Thursday, February 19, 2015, scientists then tested the compound to treat impotence in rats. The results of the study published in the Urology journal on September 2014 ago.

According to the study results, the PnTx2 protein expressed can treat impotence in rats with improving the blood flow to the penis. Not only that, the protein was also not cause side effects such as muscle stiffness.

With the results of the study, Ae Ryang Jung and colleagues who conducted the research states that PnTx2 could be a panacea impotence. However, a number of tests, including clinical trials, are needed to prove efficacy. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | IFLSCIENCE]

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Trail'ster goes to Chicago

KIA Trail'ster Concept reveal his true identity from the Chicago Auto Show 2015. This is an AWD (all-wheel-drive) version of KIA Soul, because it has the same face to the Soul but have faces made into a more manly. A retractable canvas roof allows the Trail’ster’s passengers to commune a little more with nature.

Kia Trail’ster takes Soul off-road with turbo e-AWD drivetrain. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/17E1ZT4)

To reinforce the impression of a crossover at the bottom of the front and rear bumpers are guard (protector) of the body. His performances became stronger with the use of 19-inch alloy wheels with attractive designs

Kia Trail’ster concept has been unveiled at the Chicago motor show with a turbocharged motor and an electric all-wheel-drive system. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/17E1ZT4)

Visually, the Trail’ster is distinguished by its black wheel arch extensions, aluminium bash plates at the front and rear, a slimmer and wider ‘tiger-nose’ grille, and LED headlights and tail-lights.

In front bonnet equipped with a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine who are able spewed of power up to 188 hp and torque of 251 Nm. This turbocharged motor drives the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. Coupled with an independent 270-volt AC electric motor that can drive the rear wheels and add 36 hp of power. The engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission system. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARADVICE]

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3 most iconic Honda's bikes throughout history

Motorcycle today has become a primary means of transportation daily. Sold at a price that is affordable and functional features that make many people dropped their choice for the iron horse to accompany daily activity.

In fact, the number of users of a model or the most advanced technology and distinctive design that is brought make motorcycle can be an icon of the manufacturer. Although now no longer produced, the fact remains iconic motorcycle sought to become a collector's item. One automaker that has iconic model is Honda. The renowned Japanese manufacturer is known to produce two-wheeled vehicles that is fuel efficient.

Want to know what are the iconic motorcycles ever produced by Honda, following the brief descriptions, as reported by Gearpatrol on Friday, February 20, 2015:

1. Honda Super Cub

Honda Super Cub became the most popular motorcycle in the world and has been produced since 55 years ago. In fact, the Super Cub has been marketed in 15 countries around the world and continue to be produced until today.

1958 Honda Super Cub. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1B3OQhx)

It was also said that the Super Cub was a two-wheeled vehicle engine cylinders are sold at affordable prices. On the 50th anniversary, the Super Cub has produced about 60 million units worldwide.

2. Honda CB77

Honda CB77 is the forerunner of the modern sport bike from Honda. This bike is powered by a two-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 305 CC.

1964 Honda CB77. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1LsP4zH)

Explained, that the CB77 carrying frame of steel pipe so as to support the weight of a two-fold kind of motorcycle. Moreover, sport bike also has a fairly light weight.

3. Honda CB750

In 1969, Honda introduced the CB750 motorcycle variant with a four-cylinder engine. Explained, this is a forerunner to the Superbike is quite easy to generate speeds of up to 193 km/h.

1969 Honda CB750. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1LsPyG3)

The CB750 is a manifestation of Soichiro Honda's results were deliberately made to break the sport bike market in the United States. When introduced, the Honda CB750 also been equipped with revolutionary features include the use of disc brakes on the front wheels, electric starter, and an overhead camshaft.

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

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