JAQ Gran Turismo concept car with unique drivetrain

This is JAQ Gran Turismo concept car made by Jorge Anaguano Quijia, and the concept car is dedicated for the famous Gran Turismo video game. This car has high aerodynamic and is powered with CAtC (Collection of Air to Compress) system.

JAQ Gran Turismo Concept is a single seater roadster concept designed by Jorge Anaguano Quijia which uses an electric motor, petrol engine and air turbines as the car driving force. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1QGrkzR)

According to the car designer, that the CAtC is a system to collect the air flowing through the body of the car (that’s the reason because it’s very aerodynamic) in a high pressure compressor.

Front-top view of a single seater imaginary roadster concept named JAQ Gran Turismo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1mxwAZG)

Subsequently, the compressor blows compressed air with great force and it will move turbines located in back tires of the car and the motion is produced. 

Rear side view of JAQ Gran Turismo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1mxwAZG)

Also, turbines generate electricity that charges the battery of an electric motor that complements back driving force. Additionally has a small internal combustion engine rotary that complement the necessary power in front tires.

Indeed, this car is still an imaginary car and if we've seen from its futuristic concept was very interesting, then this car deserves got an appreciation. This car, even with no plans of going into production, still easily generates heaps of interest for further development of eco concepts that combine alternative energy and artistic design in such a harmonious way.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TUVIE | AUTOMOTIVE99]

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NASA delays launch of InSight mission to Mars

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) decided to postpone the launch of the mission of Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations Geodesy and Heat Transport (InSight) to Mars previously planned in March 2016.

"The conclusion is that we are not ready to launch in 2016," said John Grunsfeld of the NASA Science Mission Directorate in Washington.

This artist's concept from August 2015 depicts NASA's InSight Mars lander fully deployed for studying the deep interior of Mars. (Picture from: http://go.nasa.gov/1QWBquy)

The decision was taken following the failure of attempts to fix a leak in one part of the instrument Seismic Experiment for Interior Structure (SEIS), a seismograph of the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) of France.

Equipment designed to measure the movement of land as small as the diameter of an atom that requires a vacuum seal around three sensor against harsh environmental conditions of Mars.

The device leaking in earlier this year, which has prevented seismometer maintaining vacuum conditions, has been repaired. But in testing at extreme cold temperatures (-45 degrees Celsius) on Monday, the instrument failed again to maintain the vacuum conditions.

NASA officials stated there was not enough time to finish the handling of other leaks, and that a complete and thorough examination is needed to ensure the success of the mission.

"This is the first time the instrument as sensitive as it is made. We are very close to success, but an anomaly occurs, which requires further research. Our team will find a solution to overcome, but it will not be resolved for the time of the launch in 2016," said Marc Pircher, Director of CNES Toulouse Space Centre.

InSight spacecraft built by Lockheed Martin have been shipped to Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on December 16, 2015. With the delay in the planned launch in 2016, the spacecraft will be returned to the Lockheed facility in Denver.

John Grunsfeld of NASA's Science Mission Directorate in Washington said a decision about the next plan will be made in the coming months.

"One thing is clear: NASA still fully committed to scientific discovery and exploration of Mars," he said. He said that studying the interior structure of Mars has been a goal of high priority for planetary scientists since the Viking era.

The InSight reasearch mission on the Red Planet interior is designed to increase understanding of how the rocky planets, including Earth, formed and changed and according to Bruce Banerdt, a Researcher InSight at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California.

"Mars maintain evidence about the early development of rocky planets, which has been erased on Earth, with a lack of internal struggle. Getting information about the core, mantle and crust of Mars is a top priority for planetary science, and InSight are built to achieve it," he said as quoted by NASA's official website. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NASA]

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A supermoto concept with exotic designs

Swedish motorcycle manufacturer, Husqvarna made a surprise return in the world's famous motorcycle show event ie the EICMA 2015 with a new concept, namely Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. Although merely a concept, but it is believed this new Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 will soon be mass produced.

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 is a concept roadster based on KTM's 690 single-cylinder engine showed off at the EICMA 2015 in Milan. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JbBjKM)

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 is one of Husqvarna's motorcycle that inspired by Husqvarna Silverpilen classical models are very loved in the early era of the 1950s. Vitpilen itself is taken as the name of the latest Husqvarna motorcycle concept because it has meaning White Arrows in Swedish.

Front three quarter of Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 concept bikes. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Zwtpj9)

Rear side view of Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 concept bikes. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Zwtpj9)

Although the offering for classical models, but Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 will come with varied latest technology. Additionally, This new Husqvarna motorcycle concept will also be equipped with a single-cylinder engine that is able to offer a very pleasant driving experience better for the offroad and onroad.

Although during this time, Husqvarna has a big name in the world's off-road bikes, the Vitpilen 701 seems more intended for onroad activities, it is evident from the type of tires it uses. But still, the Husqvarna motorcycles hallmark still clearly visible on this new concept bike, such as the use of thin upholstery supermoto typical, trellis frame and futuristic design of the fuel tank. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GIZMAG]

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An efficient sleeping, Human need fewer hours of sleep

Human is a creature who could sleep with efficient, and that is why we need less sleep - seven hours - compared with 14 hours a day for humans' closest relatives animals. Researchers at Duke University compiled a database of sleep patterns of hundreds of mammals, including 21 species of primates.

Researchers at Duke University found that not only do humans need less sleep than chimps, macaques and lemurs, we spend a greater percentage of our slumber in the deeper, more restorative stages of sleep. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Yy3Lbm)

They found not only human need less sleep than chimpanzees, monkeys and lemurs, but the percentage of deep sleep was bigger man, the stage is beneficial for health.

This may not be surprising news in the era of electric light and 24 hours non-stop activities, but other researchers in the research, David Samson, says this development begins long before the invention of the electric light. He traced back to the human ancestors who left their residence in the trees and live and sleep on the ground.

The need to sleep near the fire and in larger groups for warmth and safety, possibility makes the ancient human gets the most out of their beds in the shortest time. It also gives more time for other activities, such as learning new skills. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VOA NEWS]

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When Vagabund conjured the BMW R100R

When the BMW R100R tourer was launched in 1991, many of which saw it as a strange motorbike because its design. Because it appeared with a half fairing design and windshield, also equipped with a boxed sidebox.

As the reverse, its boxer engine block design with a rounded engine head. Yet in its time, in addition to design tend to be closed, the engine block was designed boxes with inline configuration.

A flawless combination of café racer and scrambler on the Vagabund custom BMW R100R. (Picture from: http://on.fb.me/1YxE0bf)

BMW is being tried retro design at that time. Like going back to the 1950s design. Despite many modern touches pinned on this motorcycle, such as the Showa suspension and the brake system with eight-piston calipers of Bosch and floating discs.

Front view of Vagabund custom BMW R100R. (Picture from: http://on.fb.me/1YxE0bf)

There's 40 mm Bing carburetor fed the engine and emission combustion afterburners, but still can be loaded with electronic diagnostic devices. And its boxer engine became the most advanced in the 69 years of BMW history. In general, its flat twin opposite horizontal engine or boxer influenced the motorcycle design into a retro.

Rear view of Vagabund custom BMW R100R. (Picture from: http://on.fb.me/1YxE0bf)

Well, in the hands of Vagabund, an Austrian newly established customizer, the BMW R100R transformed into a flawless combination of café racer and scrambler. In fact, their design philosophy is simple, raised the essence and magic of classic motorcycles. Then created into a unique piece of art.

Here are several detailed pictures of Vagabund custom bikes. (All pictures taken from: http://on.fb.me/1YxE0bf)

Assessing the modification results on the BMW R100 R, Vagabund seems to work perfectly. Even the look of this bike from far was so special. Each strokes was clear, mutually enhanced in each corner.

Its fuel tank with two tone needs to be underlined, perfectly accentuate the space beneath. On the machine, each fin that appears silvery, from the header to the block, showing the level of craftsmanship that usually displayed by the veteran industrialist.

The headlights and the rear section were the other things that stand out. A smooth exhaust, and mirrors placed on the fork seem eccentric. It's look like Vagabund has found its style. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VAGABUND | HIGHSNOBIETY]

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Lexus designed the innovative icy car wheels

One of the Japanese premium vehicle manufacturers, Lexus has managed to create a new innovation by designing wheels that made of ice. The icy wheels with the look like the crystal, has a function like the vehicle wheels in general.

The icy wheels are mounted on Lexus NX. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1UWfiRt)

It has a function like the vehicle wheels in general, the Lexus icy wheels can be used for a real car. In fact, as the testing of innovative products, the icy wheels are mounted on the Lexus NX. The result is the icy wheels capable of holding the SUV's load.

The Lexus icy tires look like the crystal, has a function like the vehicle tires in general. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1UWfiRt)

As quoted from Carbuzz, it takes approximately three months to carry out the development, both design and research of the strengths of icy wheels so it can withstand the load of the car.

The strength secret of Lexus icy tires, by adding acrylic powders into the liquid ice before freezing. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1UWfiRt)

With openly Lexus tells the strength secret of icy wheels, by adding acrylic powders into the liquid ice before freezing.

After the block of ice frozen, still takes no less than 36 hours for the sculptor to carve out chunks of ice into a form of suitable wheels. So for the perfect strength and density of the icy wheels, the freezing process carried out over five days with temperatures below 30 degrees Celsius. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARBUZZ]

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