Unique double-engined Norton custom bike

Some motorcycles seem to be sacrosanct when it comes to customizing, while others are fair game. So you see quite a few Triumph Trophy customs, and not many Nortons.

Flyrite Double Trouble Norton. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KtaZv6)

But Jason Kidd, owner of Flyrite Choppers, has no qualms: his extraordinary 'Double Trouble' custom has not one, but two 1960s Norton Atlas 750 twins nestling in the frame.

It could have been a monstrosity, but the result is clean, classy and attention grabbing. And given that it’s hard enough to get a single-engined bike looking good, this is quite an achievement. The bike has an output of 110 bhp at least or maybe more.

Left side view of Flyrite Double Trouble Norton. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Ipi3Xn)

Flyrite’s down-to-earth philosophy no doubt plays a part—as befits an NHSTA-licensed manufacturer, their bikes are soundly engineered: on Double Trouble, there’s a place for everything, and everything is in its place.

Two 1960s Norton Atlas 750 twins nestling in the frame. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Ipi3Xn)

"At Flyrite Choppers we build bikes the way they used to be: basic, bare bones, wrench-on-it-yourself for the real motorcycle rider. We have basic principles that we adhere to when building a bike."

Despite taking top honors at last year’s Harvest Classic European and Vintage Motorcycle Rally in Luckenbach, there are surprisingly few images of Double Trouble around—so we have Texas-based photographer Bill Fraser to thank for sending these in. More shots after the tech sheet below.

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 | FLYRITE CHOPPERS | BIKEEXIF]

Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone.

Chinese cheap Supercar

As we are know, many imitation supercars that built and circulating in China. But in fact the country that has biggest population in the world can produce supercar of their own creations.

Chen Yanxi builds electric supercar for $5,000. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Ik7rVA)

As quoted from Autoevolution, a Chinese man named Chen Yanxi who had an interest to the supercar since a long time ago was managed to built an electric supercar with only $5,000.

With his ability and creativity, a 27-year old man who worked in a glass factory in Haikou, located in southern China’s Hainan Province was managed to built his dream car. After putting pen to paper and sketching out his dream, he started building it. The frame of the car is made from galvanized piping and the exterior from fiberglass.

Chen Yanxi pose with his electric supercar creation. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Ik7rVA)

If you see at a glance the supercar of Chen Yanxi creations look like a Ferrari in their typical red color. While its doors adopting the gullwing style such as Lamborghini. The interior feels very sporty with racing seats and cabin were covered with black color.

At first glance the Chinese electric vehicle look like a red Ferrari with Lamborghini's gullwing doors. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Ik7rVA)

Although it is a stylish supercar, in fact this car is only able to run 40 kilometers per hour because its power comes from a small electric motor. Like we said, it's not that 'super'. To built this car, Chen Yanxi spent a cost of US. $5,000 or about Rp.66 million.

But unfortunately this fancy looks electric car can not be used on the highway because it does not conform to the safety standards in China. But I think this is a form of automotive creations that should be appreciated. What do you think? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEVOLUTION]

Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone.

Oxo-biodegrable technology makes plastic so easy to decompose

Application of Oxo-Biodegradable technology capable of making plastic so easy to decompose that make plastic became more environmentally friendly. "Oxo-biodegrable technology is able to make plastic is environmentally friendly and safe for groceries," said Head of Marketing Department of Sinar Joyoboyo Plastics, Gilang Yogantoro, on Monday, July 13, 2015.

He explains in Ramadan (Muslim fasting month) the plastic consumption is increasing, but unfortunately many traders who do not understand about the safety of plastic that is used to wrap food.

Can plastic really be eco-friendly? (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1GT9JtB)

"Often, we found the food vendors are still using plastic bags are not safe because it comes from recycled materials," he added. Plastic is not safe for food packaging, especially in hot conditions such as meatball soup, noodle soup, porridge and various types of fried hot.

'Know Your Plastics' chart. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KsSPqM)

Relatively high temperatures that come from foods may help the migration of plastic chemicals into the food. Migration is the movement of hazardous chemical substances obtained from packaging into foodstuffs, which is influenced by four factors namely the speed of migration, the food, the type of plastic material and temperature, as well as the length of exposure.

Gilang explain one of the harmful substances found in plastics are not safe for food is a substance Ptalat Dioctyl. Those substance store benzene, a chemical solution that is difficult to digest in the human digestive tract. Benzene also can not be excreted through feces or urine, as a result of these substances are increasingly piled up and wrapped by body fat and can trigger cancer.

General Manager of Joyoboyo Plastics, Handoko Sidhartha, said it carried out the safe plastic education for the communities in Central and West Java throughout Ramadan 1436 H. "The goal is to educate and increase public insight on the plastics according to the type and function through the campaign of 'Kenali Plastikmu or Know Your Plastics'," Handoko said. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ANTARA NEWS]

Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone.

The only one Hellcat X with unique setup

The car that we see here has name the Hellcat X Experimental Concept, and it has a supercharged and twin-turbocharger setup in its Hemi 6.2 liter V8 engine.

Dodge Hellcat X Experimental Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ImfGoj)

In fact, according to the people who built it (Dream Giveaway team), this was the only Dodge Challenger Hellcat on the Earth who has a unique setup.

This car is actually made to giving homage to the U.S. Navy supercharged and turbocharged Grumman XF6F Hellcat World War II fighter plane protortype, which could develops power of 2,000 hp of its air-cooled Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial 18 cylinder engine.

Front three quarter of Dodge Hellcat X Experimental Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ImfGoj)

Back to Dodge Challenger Hellcat, it had a 2.3 liter Eaton Roots-style supercharger and twin-turbo 62mm of Hellion Power Systems produced by Walsh Motorsports. It was enough to make its 6.2 liter Hemi engine produces 805 hp of power and torque of 1,084 Nm.

Left side view of Dodge Hellcat X Experimental Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ImfGoj)

To date, the performance figure is not known, but the Dream Giveaway team intend to bring this car to the track and see how its performance. Keep in mind, a standard Hellcat, with power 707 hp could accelerates from 0 to 100 Km/h in 3.6 seconds and completes the 402 meters track within 10.8 seconds.

The styling of this car looks great. Of course, we immediately recognized it as the Hellcat, but inspired by the flight, extractor hood aluminum, center hood scoop, front grille with aluminum accents, handmade rear diffuser and adjustable spoiler lip.

This car is part of the Dream Giveaway team charity fundraising and can be won together with an old-school 1970 Challenger R/T 440 CI. All you need to do is to their official website, buy a ticket (or a bundle), cross your fingers and hope to win the duo. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DREAM GIVEAWAY | CARSCOOPS]

Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone.

Here she is Japanese Retro Jaguar Mark 2

Perhaps many wonder whether Jaguar Mark 2 made in hatchback version? But when we look more closely, it turns out is the Nissan Micra that has been modified and named the Viewt Nadeshiko. As quoted from Autoevolution, A Japanese home modifications changing the Micra looks into the famous Jaguar car in the 60s.

Mitsuoka Viewt Nadeshiko. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1MNEtl0)

Mitsuoka Motors uses large chrome-plated grille typical a British car. Even the headlights were made equal by adopting round lights model. In order for the car is increasingly thick with Jaguar, a chrome bumper mock tail pinned on the Micra. Judging from its rim was using tin rim was typical of the Jaguar Mark 2.

Interior and dashboard view of Mitsuoka Viewt Nadeshiko. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1MNEtl0)

But Mitsuoka Motors does not make any changes to the machinery sector that used to the Japanese hatchback car. This car still uses a 1,200 cc DOHC three-cylinder that capable of producing power 80 hp.

Rear side view of Mitsuoka Viewt Nadeshiko. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1MNEtl0)

If you want to bring home this car, Mitsuoka Motors offers the car with a price of US. $13,500 or approximately Rp.180 million. However, if the buyer wants a specific color, then they should add the cost of US. $2,500 or approximately Rp.33 million. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEVOLUTION]

Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone.

Four-legged snake fossil found in Brazil

A four-legged snake fossil is 113 million years old discovered in Brazil. Fossils like this is the first visits of scientists and estimated were the ancestors of today's snakes and named Tetrapodophis Amplectus.

Its hands and feet were allegedly not used to walking and swimming, but it may help it gripping prey and dig. These findings was reinforced the assumption that snakes evolved on land. The longstanding debate among palaeontologists, and the researchers say that the less evidence of sea snakes evolved from reptiles.

The 20 cm snake lived about 113 million years ago, at the same time as many dinosaurs. (Picture from: http://bbc.in/1HZMj7M)

"This is the most primitive snake fossil, and it was clear this was not living in the water," said Dr. Nick Longrich of the University of Bath, one of the researchers of the study. Speaking to the BBC's Science in Action, Longrich explained, these creatures do not have a tail shaped like a paddle to swim and has no signs of fins.

Meanwhile, a long trunk and short snout is a feature commonly found in animals digger. Longrich even see a snake-like organ, such as crooked teeth, jaw and spine flexible, even scales like a snake.

The snake's legs were just a few millimetres long. (Picture from: http://bbc.in/1HZMj7M)

"Can not be denied it was a snake. It's just that, with small arms and legs," he said. Its Sleeve 4 mm and 7 mm feet, according to Longrich, not used for walking, but for grasping prey.

Tetrapodophis amplectus: Clinching the argument for terrestrial snake evolution?. (Picture from: http://bbc.in/1HZMj7M)

The weak grip that may also be used at the time of marriage is the source of the name of the species, namely Tetrapodophis, which means four-legged snake, and Amplectus, which is the Latin word meaning to embrace.

Judging by its stomach contents, the snake's final meal was a small, unfortunate vertebrate. (Picture from: http://bbc.in/1HZMj7M)

Dr Bruno Simoes who study the evolution of vision serpent in the Natural History Museum in London said it was impressed by this discovery because of the arms and legs were well preserved snake and looked well developed.

"It is surprising because it seemed very close to the snake group today," he said. And Dr Simoes also said, the fossil of this and several other new findings provide evidence that snakes evolved on land. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BBC]

Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone.