Is the Honda CB1100R concept will be produced?

As we all knew, not all motorcycle concept will undergo production stage soon after its appearance to the public. Maybe some models get faster destiny, but not for the Honda CB1100R concept.

Had stir the Tokyo audiences in 2007 along with Honda CB1100F, even its brothers 'F' which first entered the production line in 2008. Meanwhile, this single-seater sportbike into memories of the past.

2007 Honda CB1100R Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1RkkTB3)

Now and suddenly, the rumors emerged from the Hamamatsu-based motorcycles manufacturer. There's a retro-style motorcycle drawing for filing the new patent, with air conditioning. And the patent filings contents, such as the new fairing design that is capable of regulating the circulation of air to the heat-sensitive places in the machine.

And according to Hirofumi Fukanaga as Chief Engineer of Honda, a major concern of them was Honda does not merely pursue specific emission regulations of the Japanese market, but also the Euro4 standard.

A flurry of new patent applications suggest that the idea of an air-cooled, retro-styled sportsbike is still alive and kicking at Honda. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1RkkTB3)

This new patent also brought some changes from the original form of the Honda CB1100R, including the chassis, swing arm to the engine settings. Through the filing of a patent, it is said CB1100 concept will most likely enter the production line.

It was corroborated by the Fukanaga's statement as told to MCN: "We can not say no to this bike. This is not a simple motorcycle concept. I can not say when, but the road to the European market and CB1100 promising development has been designed for a long time." *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTORCYCLE NEWS]

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The potatoes will be cultivated on Mars

In 'The Martian' science fiction film, there are scenes of an astronaut stranded on Mars and tries to cultivate the potatoes to meet his food supply. And now NASA scientists will conduct similar experiments by growing potatoes on Mars.

These experiments not only to find out whether humans would be able to grow crops on other planets, but also to find solutions to farming in difficult conditions on Earth.

In 'The Martian' sci-fi film, there are scenes of an astronaut stranded on Mars and tries to cultivate the potatoes to meet his food supply. And now NASA scientists will conduct similar experiments by growing potatoes on Mars. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1mu1H8F)

The researchs to be conducted by the International Centre Potato or CIP, and NASA, this is a breakthrough to build a dome that can be controlled on Mars to plant the seeds that are difficult to grow.

"Is there a better way to learn about climate change by planting vegetation on a planet that has been dead 2 billion years ago?" said Joel Ranck of CIP.

"We want to make people understand that if we can grow potatoes in such extreme conditions on Mars, then we can save lives on Earth," he added.

The purpose of this experiment is to raise awareness about the resilience of the potato, in addition to fund further research and cultivation in the world are difficult and face malnutrition and poverty.

Will Rust, the project leader of Memac Ogilvy Dubai, said the experiment could eventually be the answer to the problem of global hunger.

By using the soil of the Pampas de La Joya desert, which is almost identical to that found on Mars, the team next action will imitate the Martian atmospheric conditions in the laboratory. The team is working on the project in Peru.

High levels of carbon dioxide that will benefit the potato crop, with production yields can be increased two to four times when compared with planting in the condition of the Earth. Where nearly 95 percent of the atmosphere on Mars contain carbon dioxide.

And CIP says, the potato is an excellent source of vitamin C, iron, and zinc. Potatoes also contain essential micronutrients that slowly disappear in the global community.

Julio Valdivia E-Silva, a Chief scientist said that he was very pleased with the idea of ​​cultivating potatoes on Mars. "I am pleased with the idea of ​​planting potatoes on Mars, and beyond that, we can do a simulation of conditions of Mars which has similarities with the region where potatoes originated," he said. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BGR]

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BMW-Brilliance's Zinoro Concept Next

Two German and Chinese automotive manufacturers are BMW and Brilliance, formally introduce their first electric-powered concept vehicle in the Shanghai Auto Show. Given the name Zinoro Concept Next, this product is claimed to be the future of electric cars for BMW-Brilliance.

Zinoro Concept Next at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1mQumoj)

Although the two companies compete with other automotive companies, Zinoro appear with fancy designs. Visible from the sleek aerodynamic exterior body rely only the European body curves style. Not only that, a fusion of luxury with a sporty character is shown through a chrome grille design accents combined space large intake on the front. It is quoted of Indianautosblog.

Rear three quarter of Zinoro Concept Next. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1mQumoj)

To the rear sector, a large C-shaped tailamp reinforce sporty style plus the use of LED lights. Not only that, the addition of standard tailgate devices and spoiler can reinforce the Zinoro character as strong and powerful SUV. 

Since this is a design study concept there is no interior. Zinoro’s lineup presently has only the Zinoro 1E electric vehicle, which is available on lease in China. This car is based on the first generation BMW X1 and is powered by an electric motor having an output of 170 hp and 250 Nm of torque. Its 24 kWh battery gives it a range of 150 km with a top speed of 130 km/h. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INDIANAUTOSBLOG]

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The two-wheel-drive BMW R1200GS

Wunderlich, a German company has chas developed what it says is the first two-wheel drive liquid-cooled BMW R1200GS by adding an 'electrical front-wheel gearbox' to the latest version of the adventure bike. A variety of benefits can be obtained with this new device.

As reported by Visordown on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, the BMW accessory supplier company says that the device is generating the power up to 13.6 hp that makes motorcycle drove more leverage with more faster acceleration.

The BMW R1200GS LC two-wheel-drive motorcycle by Wunderlich. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ZD0eeo)

The Electrical front-wheel gearbox device capable of making motorcycle sped up to 20 km/h, even when the engine is turned off. So, besides helping the performance of the engine, this tool also can independently drive the motorcycle.

Right side view of BMW R1200GS LC two-wheel-drive motorcycle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ZD0eeo)

Energy from this tool is generated when the rider is braking. The friction of the braking system is converted into electric power and saved in the battery.

The Electrical front-wheel gearbox device mounted in the front tire. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ZD0eeo)

Unfortunately, to date these newer devices are still in the stage of research and development. Wunderlich still refers it as a product concept. That's means, these devices can be mass produced, it could not.

Frank Hoffmann, CEO of Wunderlich explains that what he is doing by introducing these products to the public is to let more people know. "We want to show what is happening and set its standards," he said. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VISORDOWN]

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A Pollution-free delivery robot

A technology created to facilitate the human activities in life. One is a future robot can replace human tasks. Not long ago, Google has invested in the drones project to deliver the goods to customer order. However, the steps taken by Google is different with one of the founders of Skype who believes the future of robotics is on the ground, not flying like drones.

Fleets of small autonomous robots could soon become a familiar presence on public pathways with the advent of ground-based drones that aim to improve local delivery of goods and groceries. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1Zmy8ns)

As reported by the Daily Mail, on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, a technology company named Starship Technologies is preparing for testing the self-driving delivery robots in London and several US states in 2016.

Starship Technologies is preparing to test their self-driving delivery robots in London and some parts of the US. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1Zmy8ns)

"When you make reservations by online, instead of goods sent by someone who comes to your door, but you will get it with the robot," says Ahti Heinla, founder of Skype and CEO at Starship Technologies.

According to the developers, the as yet unnamed robots are small, practical and free from CO2 emissions. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1Zmy8ns)

Heinla added, the robot is not designed for long-range order. A robot that does not have this name has a small size, safe, practical, and free of CO2 emissions.

But unfortunately not described in detail a payload capacity of this robot. Just mention the robot is capable of carrying items weighing the equivalent of two shopping bags and can complete a short distance delivery within 5 to 30 minutes of a retail store. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILYMAIL]

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Is this the prospective Ferrari hypercar?

By the launching of Lykan Hypersport as the only hypercar that could be considered the most prominent and almost unstoppable. Even the Lykan Hypersport also not able to surpassed by Bugatti Veyron, Koenigsegg One:1 and Pagani Huayra.

Ferrari Zenyatta, a hypothetical Ferrari hypercar designed by 22-year-old designer Aritra Das. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JdIuSL)

However, instead of the rumor about the presence of Ferrari's hypercar as irrefutable when Carbuzz, an automotive sites published several images of a Ferrari's hypercar named 'Zenyatta'.

Front three quarter of Ferrari Zenyatta. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JdIuSL)

It turns out Zenyatta is not a Ferrari new product which will soon be released, but the rendering result created by 22-year-old designer Aritra Das, one of the automotive enthusiast as well as animator who embody this hypothetical Ferrari hypercar. Perhaps these renderings of the next Ferrari hypercar offer up some early clues.

Left side view of Ferrari Zenyatta. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JdIuSL)

Zenyatta itself armed with the basic format of LaFerrari and powered by a bi-turbo gasoline engine paired to a couple of electric motors for a combined output of over 1,400 hp. It would also feature the next generation of Ferrari’s celebrated F1-derived energy regenerative system. The car was spectacular even for Ferrari though, obviously that's why Zenyatta categorized as hypercar.

Rear view of Ferrari Zenyatta. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JdIuSL)

Hypercar equipped with bi-turbo which are aligned in the drivetrain, the car is balanced with such a very aggressive design and aerodynamic. Unfortunately Aritra not give specifications of the Ferrari Zenyatta engine. But overall, it was very creative and once again spectacular. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARBUZZ]

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