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Monday, May 4, 2015

BMW 3-Series challenger from China

Geely Emgrand Concept shows the form of the latest sporty sedan from Geely - which is said to counter the BMW 3-Series in China. This concept car was designed and developed by a team led by Volvo designer Peter Horbury.
Geely Emgrand Concept made as 'BMW 3-Series challenger'. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1drvs5o)
The impressive, this concept car itself is quite handsome and proportional, with a neat and clean form. Chinese cars will eventually catch up with manufacturers worldwide in terms of design and engineering and this is one of the first, early signs they will thrive.
Dashboard view of Geely Emgrand Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1drvs5o)
Rear side view of Geely Emgrand Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1drvs5o)
Geely said that the design was inspired by the Shanghai skyscrapers and West Lake Bridge in Hangzhou, the Geely's hometown. But we can still see some similarities with cars and other concepts. However, this car actually looks very good.
Rumors suggest that if Emgrand concept will reach production line, it will use the platform together with Volvo and may even reach Europe. It's no secret that Geely wants to be taken seriously as a car manufacturer on a global scale. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEVOLUTION]
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American smart bullet technology

United States are being develop the bullet technology that could automatically chasing a moving target. First introduced in July 2014, through a program known as the EXtreme ACcuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) has now been showcased its capability to the public.
The bullets have a real-time guidance system to track target, and can change their course if needed. The video shows Exacto rounds manoeuvring in flight to hit targets that are moving and accelerating. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1DLIGA7)
In a video uploaded by the US defense research agency (DARPA) to YouTube on April 27, 2015, that showing off the ability of 50-caliber bullet fired by a sniper, and can automatically change direction to follow a moving target. This technology is similar to the missiles ability that were fired from fighter jets, submarines, frigates or another warships.
This graphic reveals how Exacto bullet-style tech can track target and change direction. The sniper additionally has to take into account wind, distance and the curvature of the Earth, before pulling the trigger. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1DLIGA7)
DARPA's prototype model of Exacto, which will increase the distance away from a target snipers can successfully shoot. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1DLIGA7)
In order to change direction, the bullet was directed by an optical guidance system that works in real time. With those technology, the bullet could penetrate a target even bothered by the wind or other natural factors.

In the video shown, a professional shooter been able to shoot a moving target perfectly. Seen bullets change direction automatically follow the movement of the target and hit the moving target precisely. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILYMAIL]

An exotic motorcycle with fantastic prices

Its arrival is expected only in 2016, in the world of motorcycles characterized by unique appearance, luxury and power, that knows no existing engine or chassis components, and named Midual Type 1.
Front three quarter of Midual Type 1. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1rQFksY)
To return a little back and repeat that Midual brand was created back in 1992 by entrepreneur Olivier Midy, who presented the roadster concept in 1999 at the Salon du Deux Roues motorcycle fair in Paris, but so has remained due to lack of funds.

Now once again came to the scene Midual Type 1 will be according to the plan developed in only 36 units. Powered by a motor displacement of 1036cc with 100 mm cylinder bore with a 66mm stroke, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, four-valve per cylinder, DOHC, which develops maximum power of 106 hp at 8,000 rpm and maximum torque of 74 ft -lb at 5,300 rpm.
Right side view of Midual Type 1. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1rQFksY)
Frame is made of aluminum alloy with an integrated fuel tank that holds 3.7 gallons of gasoline, and the top is set dashboard with several analog gauges. Front suspensions is 43 mm Ohlins fork FGRT with 120 mm wheel travel and rear suspension cantilevered Ohlins TTX36 shock with 120 mm wheel travel and aluminum swingarm.
Various analog instrument panels of Midual Type 1. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1rQFksY)
It has a 17″ wire-spoke wheels, measuring 120-70 front and rear 180/55 (Michelin tires). Brake system is Brembo, front brake with 320 mm floating discs with two-piston calipers dual and rear brake 245 mm disc with two-piston caliper.
Rear three quarter of Midual Type 1. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1rQFksY)
In addition to the above company states that it will be offering the number of customizable touches from various seat colors, and a choice of Australian oak or metal instrument panel finishes.
The production Midual Type 1 is handmade which is present in a large percentage befits one this exclusive motorcycle, while the price should be of €140,000 or approx US. $185,000 which includes the maintenance contract for four years, and part of it is a manual motorcycle by the owner and delivered to the factory for maintenance.

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 | MIDUAL | BESTMOTORCYCLES]
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Sunday, May 3, 2015

A tiny MINI-Ninja superbug

An amazing modification is currently become a hot spectacle on video sharing site, YouTube. Yes, there are the MINI Cooper car that perform with an amazing engine sounds, typical of a motorcycle.

Turns out the car was already pinned a Kawasaki Ninja ZX10-R motorcycle engine. After passing through various modifications touches, the small-sized cars and even then transformed into a racing car. As reported by Autoevolution on Wednesday, April 29, 2015.
A tiny MINI powered by the Kawasaki Ninja ZX10-R engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OCkUkr)
Also reported, it is not fully using the machine belongs to Ninja ZX10-R. However, the unnamed modifier was transplanted some parts of the Renault car engine. As a result, the car had a booming sounds and performed with a quite fierce character.

In accordance with its sounds, even this car engine can give off a great power because equipped with abundant torque. But unfortunately, there is no data that says how much power can be produced by the engine.

In order to reinforce the fierce impression, the car then painted with a black color, complete with the installation of roll-cage in its cabin. Also looks increasingly attractive with the use of width tread tire at the rear.

As the info, that the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R engine renowned as a powerful and tough engine, namely 4-stroke engine with four-cylinder configuration and 16 valve DOHC technology that has a capacity of 998 cc.
With compression burning ratio of 13:1, this machine can give a maximum power up to 200 PS at 13,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 112 Nm at 11,500 rpm. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ISC | AUTOEVOLUTION]
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Sightings of a strange Chinese coupé

Shanghai Auto 2015 really describe very strange future, where at first glance could be describe Ferrari merges with Porsche to create an EV. Of course the concept sports car is not coming from both renowned European sports car manufacturers.
Smiling Ferrari is a Chinese Porsche Cayman copycat in Shanghai Auto Show 2015. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1drlL6S)
But, this strange sports car made by Suzhou Eagle, a Chinese company that specializes in manufacturing electric vehicles such as golf cars and garbage trucks. However, they are very serious in making the 'Eagle Carrie EV', even offering a model that’s street legal in the European Union.
The Chinese company was freely inserts their Eagle logo into the Porsche emblem. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1drlL6S)
This e-sports car is clearly taking a combination of body shape and face of the Porsche Cayman and Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. This can be seen start from the emblem, they has been insert their Eagle logo into the Porsche emblem with freely.
The Chinese coupé was adopted Ferrari F12 Berlinetta for its front fascia. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1drlL6S)
At the rear, the shape of 981 Cayman seems even more complete, with no shades of Ferrari was present in this area. Meanwhile, there are a few rendering images for the cabin, which clearly continues the Zuffenhausen theme with the exception of the dashboard instruments, which are fully digital.
While on the Eagle Carrie EV rear section was Porsche Cayman copycat. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JzT6db)
The strange coupé is also equipped with wheel-hub motor that promises to deliver a torque of 600 Nm. The weight of this car is 800 kg, while the battery pack adds weight about 260 Kg.

Eagle Carrie EV has dimensions of 4.3 meters long, 1.8 meters wide and 1.3 meters high. As for performance, they claimed that the coupé can be accelerate from zero to 100 Km/h in 4.8 seconds, while it has top speed at 120 Km/h. Nope, no typo here.
While the 9kWh battery pack used seems like a bad joke and so is the promised mileage of more than 260 Km. If they manage to sell this Suzhou Eagle Carrie on the local market it seems very unlikely that the two brands will allow that this copy crosses the borders of the country. It seems like, this is a form of weird electric sports coupé that appears just to make a sensation and controversy. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEVOLUTION]
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Drift action of the unique Ape Car

Ape Car is one of vehicles that produced by Piaggio LCV which is widely used by many store owners and a few companies in India to transport goods by a considerable distance. People usually called the Ape Auto.
The Ape Auto to performing an impressive drift action. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1EPJ9XN)
There are some people use the Ape Auto to performing an impressive drift action. How could be? These people replace the engine of Ape car with a powerful motorcycle engine so can be used to drift.
The Ape Auto is more longer on its rear section by adding a wide and flat body frame so they are easier to pin the new engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1EPJ9XN)
In addition to replacing the engine, Ape Auto is also made more longer on its rear section by adding a wide and flat body frame so they are easier to pin the new engine.

At first glance, Piaggio Ape Car is similar to the Bajaj motorized pedicab which also many used by Indian people, but Piaggio Ape Car has been modified so that it can perform an impressive drift action.

Are you curious the Piaggio Ape Car drift action, let's see the following video.
Lot of smoke coming out of the tire and a quite impressive sliding action of the unique three-wheeled vehicles.

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 | MODIFIKASI.COM]
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