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Wednesday, October 7, 2015

The first Chilean electric car goes on sale next year

The first Chilean electric car named 'Soki' claimed could carrying two people on board and a 60 km (37 mile) range between charges, will be introduced with a US $12,000 price tag.

"This electric car has room for a passenger along with the driver, and it is an update of vehicles we designed previously," Daniel Pavez, one of Soki's designers, told EFE. "It is improved in terms of energy efficiency, safety and engineering, and despite being bigger, it weighs 20 percent less."
Soki, Chile's first electric car, with room for two people and a 60-kilometer (37-mile) range between charges, will sell for $12,000. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1WANuTS)
Soki, a word that means 'two' in an Indian language from Chilean Patagonia, was developed in about eight months by VoZe EV, a company founded by Pavez.
Front view of VoZe Soki electric vehicle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1hf5cMR)
These environmentally friendly vehicle has a 10-horsepower electric engine, steering wheel, ignition key, and a 4.2-kilowatt battery that recharges in just three hours.

The vehicle's designers said, that Soki combines the advantages of three means of transportation: a bicycle’s economy and sustainability; a motorcycle’s agility; and a car’s comfort.

And the electric car’s development was supported by the Production Promotion Corporation through its Business Program for Technological Innovation, which helps fund projects for the development or improvement of new products and market innovations.
The designers said they were still improving some features and delivery of the first limited production run of 10 units was scheduled for March 2016. And in coming weeks. Pavez and his team plan to visit 11 cities across Chile to promote the car and show Chilean innovators that they can make their ideas a reality by developing advanced technology. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VOZE EV | EFE]
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A unique scooter version of Suzuki Hustler

After some time ago Suzuki introduced a compact SUV with a box-shaped body, named Suzuki Hustler in early 2014, it is now Suzuki already created its two-wheeled version.

The concept model called 'Hustler Scoot' and ready to be introduced to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015.
Design of the Suzuki Huslter Scoot Concept is similar to Suzuki Hustler car ever introduced to public in early 2014 ago. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1jCeKTR)
Just like a car Hustler, highlights the scooter version functionality. When used, there are additional luggage in between the rider's feet. The unique design of the trunk is made like a suitcase so it can carry.
When the front luggage was removed, the trunk under the seat can hold a tennis racket. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1jCeKTR)
Luggage capacity not only that, but also there under the seat and in addition to the body. In its official statement, Suzuki said luggage could carry goods such as tennis rackets.
Hustler Scoot Concept using a 50 cc engine, but Suzuki not described more detailed specifications. Curiosity will be relieved after its first appearance realized in Tokyo. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KOMPAS OTOMOTIF]
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These tiny creatures will become the World's environmental heroes

Research conducted by Wei-Min Wu of Stanford University revealed that mealworm has the ability to break down starch-based plastic polystyrene. The research results were published in two papers in the journal Environmental Science and Technology has the potential to solve the problem of plastic waste globally.

Min Wu conducted two series of studies. In the first study, he and his team provide 34-39 milligrams of styrofoam to 100 mealworms. Styrofoam also includes plastics composed of polystyrene material. The styrofoam dose for mealworms can be compared with a dose of one pill for humans.
Mealworms eating styrofoam. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FKn5i3)
The mealworms able to transform styrofoam into carbon dioxide and beads of material that can be described. When performing medical tests, Min Wu learned that the mealworms eat styrofoam as healthy with mealworms that eat grains.

In the second study, Min Wu use of microbes in the digestive tract of mealworms. Microbes that make mealworms can decipher styrofoam. In the experiment, microbial asked to elaborate on polystyrene. Although slower decay rate, the microbes can still do it.

Craig Riddle from Stanford University who became supervisor in the study said that the results of this research are very interesting. "Sometimes science surprise us. This was a surprise," he said as quoted by Popular Science website on Friday, October 1, 2015.

Min Wu said, "Our findings open the door to solve the problem of global plastics." Looking ahead, he will try to identify microbes that can break down Styrofoam, and try to find organisms some kind of mealworms in the sea. Thus, the problem of plastic that accumulates in the oceans can be overcome. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | POPULAR SCIENCE]
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015

The uniqueness of the box-shaped car of Suzuki

Suzuki prepared a number of concept vehicles that will be on display in the near future. The release of some of the cars that was to take place at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015, which will be held in late October 2015. 
Suzuki Air Triser concept is finished in a two tone red and creamy white exterior, and features sleek headlamps. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KTeIhi)
As reported Indianautosblog on Thursday, October 1, 2015, there is a concept car with eccentric shapes that will be exhibited by Suzuki called the 'Suzuki Air Triser,' a box-shaped minivan.
Suzuki Air Triser compact minivan concept dashboard. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KTeIhi)
Reportedly, this car has a seven-seat passengers with a box shape. Close-packed equivalent of two colors red and white. Fresh look. This car will be joined by two other concept vehicles, the Suzuki Ignis and Mighty Deck.
Suzuki Air Triser compact minivan concept interior. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KTeIhi)
This car has a length of 4,200 millimeters, a width of 1,695 mm and 1,815 mm high. Besides, it also comes with a slim-shaped headlight features, lower front fascia, LED taillamps, and a large alloy wheels.
The large doors slide in opposite directions, offering effortless cabin entry and egress. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KTeIhi)
The door can be opened by sliding, so passengers can enter easily and look more attractive. Entry into the cabin, equipped with wooden floors, mated with a gray dashboard. The more luxurious with stuffing the transparent instrument display, and infotainment tablet-esque screen.
Suzuki Air Triser compact minivan concept side. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KTeIhi)
This car offers three rows of seats that can be folded and arranged to offer a "private lounge". There is a separate screen located on the B pillar as entertainment control.
This car powered by the latest hybrid powertrain of Suzuki that combines a 1.4-liter petrol engine with electric motors. Those powertrain was then mated to a five-speed automatic transmission system. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INDIANAUTOSBLOG]
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Penemu Internet

LEONARD KLEINROCK (1934 - ....)
Internet saat ini telah menjadi salah satu fitur yang tak bisa lepas dari kehidupan manusia urban. Dengan adanya internet, akses informasi menjadi begitu cepat bahkan seolah tak berbatas dan berjarak lagi.

Dampak positif internet ini ikut merubah pola interaksi di dalam masyarakat. Tak terbilang berapa dampak positif atas keberadaan internet ini. Meski harus diakui terdapat segelintir dampak negatif juga. Tapi apapun itu, internet telah lebur di dalam kehidupan masyarakat dan menambah kualitas yang tak ternilai.

Tahukah Anda siapa penemu internet? Hampir semua orang memakai jaringan internet dalam mempermudah kehidupan mereka namun tak semua orang mengenal siapa tokoh yang berjasa menemukan internet tersebut. Boleh jadi Anda salah satunya.

Leonard Kleinrock, adalah tokoh atau ilmuwan yang dijuluki sebagai Bapak Internet. Julukan ini melekat pada dirinya sebab ia memang tokoh penemu internet. Leonard Kleinrock lahir di Amerika Serikat tepatnya di New York pada tanggal 13 Juni 1934. Ia seorang insinyur sekaligus seorang ilmuwan dengan gelar professor komputer di UCLA, sebuah sekolah teknik juga sains yang cukup bergengsi.

Kejeniusan Leonard Kleinrock dimulai sejak ia menempuh pendidikan. Ia memang dikenal sebagai salah satu pelajar yang menonjol. Ia menyelesaikan sekolah menangah atasnya di Bronx High School of Science dan kemudian melanjutkannya ke City College of New York pada jurusan ilmu komputer. Selanjutnya, di tahun 1959 ia telah berhasil meraih gelar master. Dan, pada tahun 1963, gelar Ph.D sudah melekat di belakang namanya. Setelah menyelesaikan semua jenjang pendidikan, karirnya kemudian dimulai dengan bergabung sebagai pengajar di UCLA atau Universitas California Los Angeles.

Pada 2 September 1969, Leonard Kleinrock merangkai kabel 15 ft antara dua komputer, berharap itu akan membantu mereka berkomunikasi. Hal ini adalah yang dilakukan oleh Leonard Kleinrock dan sekelompok perguruan tinggi saat diberi tugas oleh pemerintah Amerika Serikat untuk membangun sistem komunikasi komputer, yang disebut dengan "ARPANET".
Prosesor pesan pertama ARPANET. (Gambar dari: http://huff.to/1VrpLZe)
Sistem mereka akan membentuk dasar dari Internet modern, tetapi topik ketika muncul menjadi tajam diperdebatkan. Sebagian mengatakan itu dimulai ketika para profesor menghubungkan kabel tersebut. Beberapa, termasuk UCLA, menyanggahnya dengan menyebutkan bahwa internet lahir hampir dua bulan kemudian, yaitu pada 29 Oktober 1969, ketika jaringan akhirnya diteruskan pesan pertama. (Pesan itu seharusnya menjadi kalimat tunggal, "login," namun para peneliti hanya berhasil mengetik dua huruf pertama sebelum komputer rusak.)

Atas penemuan internet ini, ia dijuluki sebebai ilmuwan besar abad ini. Penemuan internet ini sebenarnya didasarkan atas ketidaksengajaan Leonard Kleinrock dalam memecah beberapa kode digital dan kemudian menjadikannya paket terpisah satu sama lainnya.

Di tahun 1988, Leonard Kleinrock ditunjuk sebagai ketua dari Kelompok Jaringan Nasional yang ditujukan untuk Kongres Amerika Serikat. Dalam menjalankan tugasnya, mereka menyusun laporan penelitian yang sangat berpengaruh dan diaplikasikan dalam pengembangan Computing High Performance dan memiliki implikasi pada perkembangan dunia internet yang Anda dan semua orang gunakan saat ini.

Leonard Kleinrock adalah penemu internet dan merintisnya dari hal sederhana sehingga menjadi sesuatu yang kompleks dan multifungsi seperti saat ini. Dunia jauh lebih mudah dengan keberadaan internet, karena itu tak ada salahnya berterimakasih pada tokoh jenius bernama Leonard Kleinrock, bukan? *** [EKA | DARI BERBAGAI SUMBER | HUFFPOST TECH]
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Honda seems to yearn their old school style bikes

Honda, one of Japan's leading motorcycle manufacturers apparently to yearn their old vehicle shapes. It was evident from the Honda's plan that would bring the latest edition of Honda EV Cub Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015, which will be held in late October. This motorcycle has a form similar to the first generation of Honda Super Cub Concept and in Indonesia popular with the Honda C70 model in the early 1970s.
Honda EV Cub Concept and Honda Super Cub Concept side by side. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1QMeI6m)
As reported by Visordown on Thursday, October 1, 2015, the previous editions of Honda EV Cub Concept has also been introduced at the same event, in 2009. However, now the newest edition prepared, even with appearance identical to the previous version concept.
Honda EV Cub Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1QMeI6m)
Overall not a lot of changes compared to the previous version that made six  years ago. Among them, the headlights are no longer lengths and using blue LED lights. The new swing arm also performed. Meanwhile, there was no change in the powertrain sector.
Honda Super Cub Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1QMeI6m)
"This is the motorcycle for short distances that follow the concept. This bike is easy to drive and economical," Honda said in a statement. Interestingly, this bike is an electric-powered vehicle which is suitable when used by the rider who has no stocky stature.

Motorcycle components such as batteries, placed in the middle of the body. This is done, so the rider does not trouble to be turned on and off its machine. Changes in these positions, as well as further improve handling. Meanwhile, the battery can be recharged at a conventional or household electrical devices.

If you are curious on the specification details these motorcycle concept, please wait for an official statement from Honda at this annual automotive event that later. Let's wait and see! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VISORDOWN]
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