Here it's a form of MV Agusta Lewis Hamilton Limited Edition

MV Agusta in collaboration with Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton to release the latest version of Dragster 800 RR. It said that Lewis Hamilton has been working with the MV Agusta Castiglioni Research Centre (CRC) in San Marino to ensure the performance and specifications of his motorcycle options.

The MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR LH44 Lewis Hamilton Limited Edition motorcycle at the EICMA 2015, in Milan. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JIuiMi)

Reporting from Motorcyclenews on Friday, October 16, 2015, the MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR is a motorcycle with a 800 cc three-cylinder engine that is getting some upgrades from the standard version. Its engine spewed the power up to 140 hp at 13,100 rpm. 

The changes have been made to the electronic injection, which has an advanced six injector system and a reshaped fuel tank interior that provides the necessary space and keeps everything hidden from view.

Rear side view of MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR LH44 Lewis Hamilton Limited Edition motorcycle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JIuiMi)

The graphics from Hamilton’s helmet set the tone for the color scheme of the motorcycle, where it features a white color scheme and the panther logo, which was also sewn into the quilt finished saddle. The three-time world champion’s number 44 also makes an appearance on the exhaust manifolds and fuel tank

"We are proud to cooperate with racing drivers like Lewis Hamilton. This is good news for us and for all the people around the world who love MV Agusta," said Giovanni Castiglioni, President and CEO of MV Agusta.

And all of 244 units of MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR LH44 Lewis Hamilton Limited Edition was built directly at the company's main headquarters in Varese, Italy. Previously, MV Agusta has released a video in which the Formula 1 world champion is doing burn-outs on its bike. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTORCYCLENEWS]

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The story of 'Midnight Ghost'

Mysterious Masterpiece - In the annals of automotive history, the name Duesenberg resonates with timeless elegance and luxury. However, the story takes an intriguing turn between 1937 and 1940 when the production of Duesenberg came to a halt after financial troubles befell Cord's empire. Amidst this backdrop, a singular car emerged, casting its own spell on the legacy of Duesenberg – the "Duesenberg Coupé Simone Midnight Ghost."

1939 Duesenberg Coupé Simone 'Midnight Ghost.' (Picture from: DieselPunks)

Crafted by Emmet-Armand Coachworks of Green Brier, Pennsylvania, this masterpiece was more than just a car; it was an embodiment of artistry and passion. Commissioned by the French cosmetics tycoon Gui De LaRouche, the car took three years to reach completion, becoming the final chapter in Duesenberg's illustrious history.

1939 Duesenberg Coupé Simone 'Midnight Ghost' made by an American car body designer, Emmet-Armand on the basis of the Duesenberg Type J and ordered by the French cosmetics king Gui (Guy) De LaRouche. (Picture from: DieselPunks)

Inspired by the Art Deco movement's modernist lines, the "Midnight Ghost" exuded the romance of a bygone era. The elongated body, elegantly sweeping fenders, and a luxuriously appointed interior, featuring a crystal-clear steering wheel, all contributed to its timeless allure.

Rear side view of 1939 Duesenberg Coupé Simone 'Midnight Ghost.' (Picture from: DieselPunks)

Gui De LaRouche, a man who believed in succumbing to one's passions, envisioned the car as a gift for his lover, Simone. With Emmet-Armand at the helm and under the watchful eye of LaRouche's assistant, Antoine St. Claire, the car took shape, complete with a Duesenberg-supplied supercharger. Scheduled for a spotlight at the 1939 World's Fair in New York, it was eventually shipped to Paris for LaRoche's approval.

1939 Duesenberg Coupé Simone 'Midnight Ghost' in the lilac (purple) and green paint job.  (Picture from: DieselPunks)

It was delivered to LaRoche. The French cosmetics magnate went for a twilight drive in the car. He was going 60 mph when he decided to open it up and put his right foot to the floor. The supercharger screamed and his head jerked back with the acceleration as the 265 bhp engine came to life. When it finished fishtailing, he was going over 120 mph. It nearly scared him out of his wits.

Right side view of 1939 Duesenberg Coupé Simone 'Midnight Ghost.' (Picture from: DieselPunks)

However, the tale takes a whimsical twist when LaRoche, unsatisfied with the initial grey-on-grey paint scheme, opted for a more vibrant lilac and green. The car's appearance became as unconventional as its journey.

As the drums of war echoed and Hitler marched into France, the "Duezy" vanished, concealed somewhere in the French countryside to evade the Nazis. Intriguingly, Emmet, the craftsman behind this automotive masterpiece, disappeared along with it. The last sighting of the "Simone Midnight Ghost" was at the Kolb Showroom in New York in 1940.
The enigma of this extraordinary car continues, with the possibility that the "Midnight Ghost" rests in a forgotten barn or succumbed to the ravages of war. Its legacy endures as one of the most stunning designs of the 20th century, propelled by a 6.9-liter, 32-valve, supercharged V8 engine generating 265 bhp. Imagining its top speed at around 120 mph adds another layer to the mystique surrounding this automotive masterpiece. 

In the tapestry of automotive history, the Duesenberg Coupé Simone Midnight Ghost remains a ghostly enigma, a symbol of passion, craftsmanship, and a bygone era's allure, forever etched in our collective memories... *** [EKA [29122015][29122015] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DIESELPUNKS | WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG | ANGELFIRE ]

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Updates (12/07/20): 
In a comment from a reader, it was highlighted that the car in question is a fictional creation, never brought to life in full-scale reality. Citing a reliable source, the information suggests that the vehicle only exists as a 1:24 scale model meticulously crafted by Franklin Mint. This revelation raises questions about the narrative's authenticity, prompting speculation or the likelihood that the story was intentionally disseminated for marketing purposes. For a more in-depth discussion, interested readers can refer to the comments section below this article. 

Epilogue: 
Despite these assertions, there remains a lack of concrete evidence supporting the existence of this car in real life. The mention of only a 1:24 scale model further adds to the skepticism, as there is no authenticated proof bolstering this claim. Consequently, the responsibility now rests on the readers to form their own judgment.

From our perspective, the idea of bringing this model to life as a full-scale, functional vehicle is truly compelling. The question is—would you like to see it become a reality? Until then, the Midnight Ghost will remain true to its name: a shadow, a story, a presence that lingers in the corners of automotive imagination. Perhaps one day, a coachbuilder, a passionate collector, or a daring design studio will choose to make it real. After all, it wouldn’t be the first time fantasy crossed into reality—and what a delight it would be to see it brought to life.

To build a solar-powered house in just 2 weeks

Passive solar techniques used to build a house is indeed an interesting concept. However, designing a house by connecting the results of pre fabrication of three-dimensional printing is a fabulous idea. The result is a Solar House 2.0.

The ideal solar power gained by letting the Sun light into the house during the winter and make a roof in the summer as a protective interior of the Sun.

It's rare to see a building's form so adapted to maximizing renewable energy potential as is the case with the Endesa Pavilion, Solar House 2.0. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1NwwxDZ)

The facade of the house consists of a dynamic structure that is tailored to the level of sunlight. This structure facilitates the house produces energy, using solar system in every area in the house. That's why the facade into irregular shapes and unique, yet highly productive energy produced.

This house was designed with a special mathematical system to adjust the building to the weather conditions at the right time. Building design and digital fabrication allows the creation of environmentally friendly and sustainable homes.

In a neat twist the same protrusions act as solar barriers during summer when the sun tracks a higher course across the sky, but let sunlight directly in during winter. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1NwwxDZ)

Thanks to the prefabricated 3-dimensional printing machines, pieces of the house is ready to be connected. The time it takes to make this house just two weeks. While the material preparation takes three weeks.

The 154 sq m (1,658 sq ft) building was commissioned by energy company Endesa, and forms a public information center and "control center" for the Smart City Expo in Barcelona. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1NwwxDZ)

The design of Solar House 2.0 has so many walls of solar panels is a revolutionary point home. Each module has many functions, among others, to integrate color, save energy, generate electricity, air conditioning, allowing natural ventilation and light sources.

As for the productivity of the solar cells, we tracked down a clue on Endesa's website, which refers to "an average daily consumption of 20 kWh and an estimated output of 100 kWh". (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1NwwxDZ)

The solar house can be built in every part of the Earth, because of its construction to adjust parameters in the climate type environment. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GIZMAG]

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KIA against the flows by unveils the X-Men themed Sportage

In the midst of hectic the Star Wars movie, did not stop the KIA to introduce their new  'Sportage X-Men themed'. Scheduled the Sportage X-Men will make its debut at the Australian Open in the near future. Similarly, as quoted from Worldcarfans.

It designed to promote the new movie of X-Men: Apocalypse, the car produced only one unit comes with a special bandage inspired by the character of Mystique, played by Jennifer Lawrence. The exterior is wrapped in blue that resembles the skin of Mystique.

X-Men: Apocalypse themed KIA Sportage. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1YAkg6S)

In addition, the South Korean crossover also gets roof with two different colors, black accents, revised grille with the "X" logo. Another feature is the new rims design that followed body colors, and also the "X" logo on the back of the car.

Rear side view of X-Men: Apocalypse themed KIA Sportage. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1YuLf9a)

KIA did not mention the changes in its engine. However, when referring to the Sportage marketed in the United States, there are two engines offered by KIA, ie 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that spew out the power up to 181 hp and torque of 237 nm, and the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder powered 241 hp and peak torque of 352 nm.

In addition to making cars, KIA will also release a promotional video by cooperating with KIA's brand ambassador, Rafael Nadal on January 4, 2016. In the video, KIA reveals that Nadal will fight the X-Men enemies with the help of the Sportage X-Men. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WORLDCARFANS]

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The spherical genius of the Hüttlin Kugelmotor

This video might be in German, but that didn’t stop us from doing some extensive research on this amazing engine design for you. What you’re about to see might have what it takes to revolutionize the automotive industry. Say hello to the Hüttlin Kugelmotor, the future in compression engines!

The Hüttlin Kugelmotor was designed by Dr. Herbert Hüttlin. A 67 year old flow engineer. Dr. Hüttlin had upwards of 150 patents to his name. Most of them in the pharmaceutical production machinery field. In 1991 he began working on this spherical engine. His primary goal was to increase the efficiency of the compression engine. After 20 Years and 3 designs, he finally came up with the perfect model.

The Hüttlin Kugelmotor prototype under testing. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JbEYrO)

This engine consists of two opposing curved twin-piston heads that rock back and forth on the same bearing. At this time, the engine is a 4 stroke engine so the running cycle will be induction, compression, combustion, exhaust. The best part is that on top of each piston head is a titanium ball bearing. Two of the ball bearings run on a circular fixed axis while the others run in a sine wave pattern. The rocking of the pistons causes them to rotate perpendicularly on the axis.

The pre-production prototypes only have a capacity of 1.18 liters. They put out approximately 100 hp and 3,000 rpm. They can even reach torque levels of 213 lbs. Sure that doesn’t seem like much right now, but you have to remember this is still a prototype. This engine only has 62 parts while the average engine has 240. Now that’s a big difference! Dr. Hüttlin plans on increasing the efficiency by at least another 40 percent!!!

Dr. Herbert Hüttlin and the Kugelmotor production prototype. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JbEYrO)

While there is no silver bullet when it comes to internal combustion, human ingenuity knows no bound in squeezing more efficiency from a quirky design. What is important here is the small space the engine can be fitted in, as well as being light with a fairly high output. This is a true hybrid engine. But it will be interesting to see how Dr. Hüttlin figures out the friction constraints on this unique Hüttlin Kugelmotor.

He has set up a corporation named Innomot AG, to license the engine design and expects to have a major car manufacturer on board. We can’t wait to see the finished product! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INNOMOT AG | GIZMAG]\

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If Ducati makes electric motorcycles

In contrast to, Harley-Davidson, KTM, and Kawasaki, Ducati has not shown interest in producing electric motorcycle. But that does not mean we should not just imagine it.

One of them is shown in the results of digital engineering renderings created by Paolo Tesio. This designer imagination to make three pictures a future electric motor Ducati. As reported by Autoevolution on Friday, December 25, 2015.

Rendering image of Ducati electric motorcycles by. Paolo Tesio (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1YCh9AC)

Paolo Tesio makes the rendering of Ducati electric motorcycles with a futuristic feel. Its handlebar made like animal horns and used spiked tires. Tesio retaining chassis structure which has been the hallmark of Ducati. Under the seat, there is a place to store the battery with larga capacity and tightly closed.

Rendering image of Ducati electric motorcycles by. Paolo Tesio (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1YCh9AC)

Moreover, Tesio also make single-seater models. In fact, there are brake lights are mergered with the seat. How do you think the Ducati electric motor design renderings created by Paolo Tesio? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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