McLaren introduced 540C Coupé

McLaren has introduced the latest Sports Series ie 'McLaren 540C Coupé' in Shanghai Motor Show which held on April 20 to 29, 2015. And McLaren said in a statement that the 540C Coupé will be sold at a price of £126 thousand and now can be ordered to be accepted in 2016.

McLaren 540C Coupé in Shanghai Motor Show 2015. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JfflF3)

With the presence of 540C Coupé variant will add McLaren products other than the models of the Super Series and Ultimate Series. McLaren 540C Coupé uses a carbon fiber chassis and racing technology. This car uses a twin-turbocharged V8 mid-mounted engine that has a capacity of 3.8-liter and can generate power of 540 PS at 7,500 rpm and torque of 540 Nm at 3,500 to 6,500 rpm.

Dashboard view of McLaren 540C Coupé. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JfflF3)

Rear side view of McLaren 540C Coupé. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JfflF3)

Then the power is channeled to the rear wheels by using a seven-speed seamless shift gearbox (SSG). To be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph only takes 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 320 kph. This car uses a pair of rear wheels are 20-inch alloy wheels and the front uses 19 inches.

The 540C Coupé variant, as well as his brother who recently launched, 570S, designed as the daily use vehicles, with an empty weight of only 1,311 kilograms thanks to the aluminum body.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LEFTLANENEWS]

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What is the Tetrachromacy?

For Concetta Antico, the night sky colored sapphire and violet. A pink rose looks golden and blue sky, while the rocky path looks like a rainbow of colors of orange, yellow, green, blue, and red pale.

A tiny group of people can see ‘invisible’ colours that no-one else can perceive. How do they do it? (Picture from: http://bbc.in/1tvVPJ7)

Antico have "super vision" or Tetrachromacy, a rare genetic condition that makes her able to see nearly 100 million colors. Her vision is extraordinary when compared with normal eyes can only see about 1 million colors.

Super vision is actually not uncommon in animals. Some species of birds chose their partners based on subtle color differences on the coat, while the insect is able to see the color of the reflected wavelengths of interest. It is estimated, this condition can only affect one percent of human. "I see a more nuanced shades and a lot of color in dim light," said Antico.

Tetrachromat women see shades that other think are monotone. (Picture from: http://bbc.in/1tvVPJ7)

"If me and you see the leaves, I might see the color magenta on the edge of the leaf or turquoise color in some parts when you just see it as a dark green color. When the lights create a shadow on the wall, I saw the violet color, lavender and turquoise. You may only see shades of gray," she said.

Shortly, Antico see the world in different forms to most people. As a child, a woman who lives in Australia knows that she has a unique perspective. At the age of 7 years old, she painted over works of Cezanne, Van Gogh, and Monet with oil paint.

Comparing Antico’s painting with the original scene could give a hint of the extra shades she is seeing. (Picture from: http://bbc.in/1tvVPJ7)

Currently, she works as a painter and art instructor at San Diego, where she lived with her husband, Jason Pizzinat. Colors that she saw on the flora and fauna in southern California make her color palette wider.

Antico voluntarily willing to volunteer for scientific studies, hoping that the research on her to provide a better understanding of color blindness, which affects to the vision of her 12-year-old daughter.

However, her son wasn't experienced this mutation. Color blindness can be caused by the same genetic mutation, as tetrachromacy. "I want everyone to realize how beautiful this world," she added.

Although Antico increased her visual experience, there is a drawback of this capability, ie the sensor becomes excessive. "When I woke up, I looked out the window for a while because I see all the colors in the outdoors. I saw all the colors in the wood floor when walking to the bathroom. I am aware of all the colors in the toothpaste. As I descended the stairs, a bowl of fruit looked very colorful," she said.

The supermarkets also seems to be a "nightmare" for Antico. There, goods, both vegetables, fruits, and other products look very colorful for her. "It was like an attack by color," she said. Therefore, Antico revealed that her favorite color is white. "(White) is very soothing and peaceful for my eyes." *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BBC | NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC INDONESIA]

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This is China's first electric supercar

As a country with the largest automotive market in the world, China is not only dependent on abroad automotive manufacturers. Chinese local manufacturers are also able to grow in their own country, although sometimes said to controversial because it considered as the copycats project.

Qiantu K50 Event! claimed as China's first electric supercar. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1cWOjVJ)

This time in the Shanghai Auto Show 2015, the local Chinese manufacturers showed off. Not a playful product to shown, but the electric-powered supercars which can be produced and ready to be sold. The supercar named 'Qiantu K50 Event!'

Left side view of Qiantu K50 Event! (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1cWOjVJ)

The use of an exclamation mark behind the name seemed to be the assertion that this is a prestigious project carried by local Chinese manufacturers. Qiantu K50 Event! is an electric supercar and launched in two versions of the racing version and the street legal version.

 

This supercar is designed based on the model of the CH Auto Event concept, which was also introduced at the same event last year. Now the production version is ready to be marketed by Qiantu Qiche for the China's local market.

Interior and dashboard view of Qiantu K50 Event! (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1cWOjVJ)

The power of supercar sourced from the electric motor can be produces 400 PS (294 kW) of power and torque 650 Nm (480 lbs-ft), sent to the rear-wheel drive system. The acceleration from 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) is claimed within five seconds. Once charging its electric power, capable of reaching the farthest distance of 200 km (124 miles).

Rear side view of Qiantu K50 Event! (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1cWOjVJ)

The Qiantu K50 Event! design like a supercar in general which has an aggressive design. The racing version brings body with full aerodynamic kit systems, including aggressive face in front facia and rear bumper with difusser, plus side skirts and air vents on the rear fender.

While the standard version with more muted design. The emphasis is on the interior to highlight the luxurious aura, such as seats and dashboard layered by high quality leather, sophisticated center console, touch-screen infotainment system. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARNEWSCHINA.COM]
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Lowered cholesterol levels with Yogurt

Yogurt is a fermented milk which turned out has a myriad of health benefits. One of them, ie can lower cholesterol levels. According to Marya Haryono, a clinical nutrition specialist said, that the yogurt can bind cholesterol in the intestine so it can be removed together with dirt.

"Yogurt contains lactic acid bacteria and probiotics that can inhibit reabsorption of bile and cholesterol absorption," Marya said in the Media Adventure with Heavenly Blush event in Sukabumi, Indonesia on Tuesday, April 21, 2015.

Yogurt was able to reduce cholesterol levels. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Og1nX0)

Marya said, yogurt is easy to digest and contains a number of nutrients that are good for the body. Nutrients that of the milk is also found in yogurt. "Yogurt is also high in calcium such as milk. The consumption of yogurt twice a day should be able to meet the needs of calcium per day with an average of 1,000 milligrams," said Marya further.

The benefits of yogurt to lower cholesterol levels have been proven in a study conducted in Shiraz, southern Iran in 2010. They examined the consumption of yogurt with probiotics and without probiotics against to 46 respondents aged 20-67 years old. As a result, they were given a probiotic yogurt 300 grams per day was effective at lowering levels of LDL and cholesterol.

This research was done because many people in Iran who suffer from cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol. In addition, regular consumption of yogurt is also believed to prevent high blood pressure and coronary heart disease. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KOMPAS HEALTH]
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One-off American Superchargered Café Racer

Lately the superchargers devices commonly found in the car which to produce high-performance, indeed this device also has begun to crawl on a motorcycle.

Motus Motorcycles Lone Star 2. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1yS20PR)

Recorded in early 2015 the Japanese motorcycle manufacturers who are very keen to introduce the sport bike up to the super sports, Kawasaki embed the supercharger technology in both its flagship product Kawasaki H2 and H2R. Of course with this technology will make the motorcycles power becomes more powerfull resulting in better performance.

Not only Kawasaki who are introduced the sport bikes with a supercharger technology, there was another Japanese motorcycle manufacturer, Suzuki that do not want to be left where they also introduce the future motorcycle concept that carries the latest supercharger device. But unfortunately until now Suzuki motorcycle has not been officially introduced.

Left side view of Motus Motorcycles Lone Star 2. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1yS20PR)

Besides the two Japanese manufacturers mentioned above turns out there other manufacturers who have adopted the supercharger technology on their bikes. The manufacturer is Motus Motorcycles which is a hand made motorcycle manufacturer from Austin, Texas, United States.

Rear side view of Motus Motorcycles Lone Star 2. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1yS20PR)

Motorcycle that has been holding the supercharger technology is a café racer motorcycle. The café racer motorcycle called 'Lone Star 2' which has an engine capacity of 165 liters with the V4 configuration. It is known that in fact the bike is the basis of Motus Motorcycles sport bike named 2015 Motus MSTR. However the existing fairing on the bike is released resulting in the display of naked bike more inclined to classic style often called as café racer.

Interestingly Motus Motorcyles provide significant change. In addition to pinning supercharged technology device into the bike, some changes were made such as more powerful ECU, changes to lower compression pistons, and exhaust being remade. Thus providing higher performance and produce more vivid appearance.

Not known exactly how much power generated by its engine, but as an estimate is the café racer motorcycle can give a maximum power up to 230 hp or greater than the power of the standard version, which only reached 180 hp.

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 | MOTUS MOTORCYCLES | AUTOBLOG]

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GM show off an autonomous car in Shanghai

Has just announced its ambition pursue the sale of 1 million units in China in 2020, then Chevrolet showed off its latest concept, named 'FNR Concept' at the Shanghai Auto Show 2015. This futuristic car carrying an autonomuos technology and pure electrical powered.

FNR is an acronym of Find New Road, the theme of which is aimed at young consumers in China. This concept is very futuristic design with a variety of unique elements, one of which is a unique two dragonfly doors that open up. It comes in silver and black body, the FNR Concept will certainly become a concern for visitors to the exhibition.

Chevrolet FNR is a sharp vision of the future showed off in Shanghai. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1J3cvmm)

This concept was developed by the Center for Pan Asia Technical Automotive which owned by General Motors, is the result of cooperation with their local partners, SAIC Motor. This concept shows that manufacturers improve the exploration of the possibilities that can be created with the autonomous technology in the future.

Chevrolet FNR futuristic concept targeting the youth segment. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OzvEej)

The concept is to use magnetic electric motor in each wheel and can be recharged separately without wires. Also equipped with sensors and radar on the roof of the vehicle to map out a route and help process control without the driver. This car can be driven either manually or autonomous mode, allowing the front seat rotates 180 degrees facing to the passengers in the backseat.

It has two unique dragonfly doors that open up. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OzvEej)

Alan Batey, Chevrolet Global Head said, the sensor on this concept can be used to monitor the physical condition and activates the autonomous system, if it detects the driver's fatigue.

Interior view of Chevrolet FNR Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OzvEej)

"(This concept) was showing great commitment of Chevrolet to offers the electric car technology that fitted to consumers' lifestyles," Batey said. The car segment is young people aged 20-30 years old in China. Chevrolet customer base in China, 60 percent dominated by the age of 35 years and below.

It looks aggressive with the design sketch drawing. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OzvEej)

So far, Chevrolet has sold 767,484 units of cars in China throughout 2014, up 7 percent from the previous year. "Just the beginning of our efforts to meet the transportation needs in the future," joked Batey. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE VERGE]

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