Development of the first Indonesian electric motorcycle nearly finished

An electric motorcycle with scooter models is made by the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember/ITS) Surabaya in collaboration with an Indonesian local automotive manufacturer Garansindo Inter Global Co.Ltd. Now, the motorcycle has been wearing the 'clothes' and can run too.

The first Indonesian electric motorcycle developed by the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember/ITS) Surabaya in collaboration with an Indonesian local automotive manufacturer Garansindo Inter Global nearly finished. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1Z7m2T)

The plan motorcycles will be sold at an affordable price, Rp.15 million or approx US. $1,148. Currently ITS and Garansindo still continues to do the testing so that the motorcycle is roadworthy. The motorcycle (only its chassis) has appeared at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2015, will complete all of the test by the end of this year.

"Before the roadworthy, we have a series of trials and correct any deficiencies that exist in these trials. For the power controller itself is still 25 percent. It should be test until 50 percent to 100 percent, after that the road test can be done. We expect the test will complete this year and at the end of the year ready for the system revised. After that the motorcycle can be commercialized," said the leader of electric motorcycle resercher team and also an ITS Lecturer, M. Nur Yuniarto.

The Indonesian's first electric motorcycle (only its chasis) has appeared at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2015. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1Z7mwZ)

For charging the battery, the owner of the motorcycle will be easy. Not only charge the battery with a power outlet in the home, even the motorcycle battery that has run out in the future can be exchanged at the nearest gas stations or minimarkets. So if you run out of battery on the road, just popped into the nearest gas stations.

"Later, the motorbike uses Android, as well as its indicator. For example, when the battery is about to run out, just 25 km longer. You just look for the nearest gas stations or minimarkets, trade like you buy the mineral water bottle. Pay it, directly your motorbike can run again," he said further.

Electric motion system designed by ITS for the Garansindo scooters. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1Z7mm8)

Motorcycles are expected to have a cruising range of up to 70-100 km in a fully battery capacity. While its speed is expected to be equal to the 125 cc petrol motorcycles. But the operational costs 30-50 percent less than conventional motorcycle.

In the development of electric motors, ITS as the motorcycle developer has learned a lot with several renowned electric motorcycle manufacturers like Zero and Italjet. Although almost all components developed by ITS itself, unless the battery is still imported from Japan.

Soon when there are the people interested, where are they could buy the motorbikes? "Dealerships soon be there, shortly after the motorcycle launched," said CEO of Garansindo Inter Global Co.Ltd, Muhammad Al Abdullah to detikOto. 

But unfortunately this electric motorcycle seem to be canceled to attend at the IIMS 2016 event. "There will be a launching event of its own," says M. Nur Yuniarto.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DETIK OTO]

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Unbelievably, the giant alligator managed to shot by two hunters in Florida

Photographs of a giant crocodile that lifted with a tractor becoming a hot news among the netizens in cyberspace. According to reports, a giant alligator measuring 15 feet or 4.5 meters and weigh around 780 lbs or 363 kilograms was shot by two hunters on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

As reported by Fox News on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, Lee Lightsey, the owner of Outwest Farms in Okeechobee and Blake Godwin, a hunting guide found the giant alligator was in a small lake in Florida which is used by the cattles as a source of water for drinking.

Mason Lightsey is pictured with the giant alligator caught at his father Lee Lightsey's farm in Venus, FL, on April 2, 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1Z9CBE)

"We found a dead animal in the lake. We suspect that the alligator was attacked the cattle when they come to the water to drink," said Godwin as told to Fox 13.

Godwin said, Lightsey shoot the alligator when it is at a distance of about 6 meters in front of them. Because it is too big and heavy to be lifted by them, both men were using a tractor to remove it from the water.

A giant alligator measuring 15 feet or 4.5 meters and weigh around 780 lbs or 363 kilograms was killed by two hunters on Saturday, April 2, 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1Z9Ce4)

The photos are then uploaded via the farm's Facebook page showing a giant alligator hangs on the tractor. Not wanting to create a hoax, even Godwin said in his upload the photos were not the result of a software engineering or a late April Fools joke.

Tony Young, a spokesman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation comission later confirmed the capture those giant alligator to ABC News, but officers have not been doing measurements and research directly on site.

"Hard to believe there was a large animal in the wild," said Godwin.

"Hunting is a way of life for us, and we feel proud to be able to do it."

The Outwest Farms is a guide services for hunting alligators, wild pigs and turkeys for 18 years. Lightsey said via his Facebook page that he had engaged in hunting almost all his life.

While Godwin said that the biggest alligator that previously catched has a size of 14 feet or 4.2 meters. They plan to donate the gator's meat to charity and have the alligator taxidermied for display at their hunting shows and expos. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FOXNEWS]

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Samsung makes an electric car to compete with Apple

Electric powered car competition apparently did not occur on a fellow of automotive manufacturers, these conditions also occur on one electronics company Samsung officially will develop its first electric car named 'S-Car (Samsung Car)'.

The plan confirms the South Korean electronic devices manufacturer will compete with other leading electronic company Apple is doing the development of electric cars as well. However, Samsung said it will present an electric vehicle that is superior to Apple's.

Samsung makes an electric car to compete with Apple. Pictured: All-new SM7. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1Z7aBO)

"The S-car electric powered vehicle will have the advantage of the cheaper prices as well as technically has a speed of 120 kilometers per hour and cover a distance of 300 miles," said CEO of Samsung, Dr. Oh-Hyun Kwon. In a press release the company announced that it would be working with Samsung Motors, which works with Renault, to modify the SM7 sedan to be an electric car.

To prepare for electric cars that are superior than the Apple car, at least 2,000 engineers prepared by Samsung in the development of S-Car project. The engineers are working hard to produce the battery technology that can reach a cruising away and motor which produces high speed.

The entertainment system will use a modified Samsung Galaxy View tablet which already measures an astonishing 18.4-inches. which is also used to set the air-conditioning control, Radio and the searching systems. These smartphones would let passengers control functions like air conditioning, web browser and radio. Despite all the tech, Samsung was mum on the car's possible autonomous features.

The company plans to launch its electric cars in mid 2018, with the price offered under the price of Apple's electric cars, which reached US $75 thousand or approximately Rp.984 million. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARBUZZ]

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A Café Racer designed of two different cultures

Departing from the Royal Enfield intention to establish a line-up of motorcycle is more powerful for the global market, seems to be captured properly by an Italian automotive designer, Oberdan Bezzi. 

Royal Enfield Himalayan 'Clubracer 400' by Oberdan Bezzi. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1YyWLn)

By taking the base of the Himalayan model, Bezzi then sketching the design of a beautiful cafe racer motorcycle. Motorcycle design concept was called 'Clubracer 400'.

Although the Himalayan is the latest model of Royal Enfield in an adventure motorcycle style that condensed out of the land of Hindustan, and Bezzi even bring it blend into the typical power of British café racer motobikes.

It can be seen from the high performnce fork and Ohlins monoshock as a key element of the new concept. Including Brembo brake calipers, and exhaust with the classic-modern blend styles like the ones in the Triumph motorcycle. 

Moreover, modern instruments are also embedded with a slick in between the classic style casing. Round lights and a number of other touches ala British motorcycles.

According to Bezzi, the concept can be offered on a number of other versions, such as touring or street tracker. I think quite worth for you to try. What do you think? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTORLANDS]

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An electric fork adds taste to salt-free meal

A prototype of electric flavoring fork which generates a salty taste by stimulating the tongue with electricity, has been developed in Japan. The fork developed through the "electric flavoring" technology is being investigated by Hiromi Nakamura of Rekimoto Lab, Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies, University of Tokyo.

The study is the application of "electrical tests to generate a sense" that is used to test whether the taste cells in the tongue functioning or not. And proved that the tongue can taste salty or sour taste when channeled by electricity.

The "electric flavoring fork" generates a salty or sour taste. The metal part of the handle is held in the palm, and the button is pressed by the thumb. It can be used for about six hours per charge. The prototype is not water-proof. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1YycIt)

The electric flavoring fork is targeted for those who cut their salt intake, or dieting salt such as patients with hypertension. This time, the fork prototype prepared to "Restaurant Without Salt" which offers dishes without salt.

The fork handle contains electrical circuits and a battery that can be recharged. When the user enters a fork head of food into the mouth while pressing the buttons on the handle of the fork, electricity will flow to the tongue.

Levels of saltiness varies, depending on eating habits, age, and so on. There are three levels of saltiness provided. The prototype has a price of ¥2,000 (or about Rp.2.3 million) does not include the price of a fork.

The electric flavoring fork generates not only a salty taste but sour and metallic tastes. Thanks to the help of the cooking experts, found the fact that spices such as pepper and garlic easier salty, as quoted by Japan Today. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | JAPAN TODAY]

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Let's look at the Toyota's unique wooden roadster

Toyota will enliven the Milan Design Week 2016, by bring a unique four-wheeled open vehicle (roadster). This car is utilizing wood rather than traditional automotive materials like steel or even cutting edge parts like carbon fiber on all over its body. The car named 'Toyota Setsuna' appeared with a unique design. 

Toyota Setsuna Concept, a unique wooden roadster will enliven the Milan Design Week 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1Z5jJU)

For this product, Toyota collaborate with Sumitomo Forestry, a place where of many qualified wood experts in it. They are involved in the Setsuna development process, and also participated to help choosing the appropriate wood for this car.

The name of 'Setsuna' derived from the Japanese word meaning 'moment'. This car has 2 passengers capacity, with a length of 3.03 m, width 1.48 m, and high 0.97 m, and a wheelbase of 1.7 m.

Toyota Setsuna Concept made by hand and consisted of 85 wooden panels. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1Z5jJU)

"By using wood as the main material, this makes us spent a lot of time with qualified colleagues. We made a prototype and evaluate Setsuna, until the car can offer the peak performance, in the form of a sense of comfort in driving," said Kenji Tsuji, the engineer responsible for Setsuna, as reported from Carscoops, on Sunday, April 4, 2016.

Rear side view of Toyota Setsuna Concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1Z5jJU)

Setsuna body is made by hand and consisted of 85 wooden panels, with a display that shows the impression of an old car. Toyota claims, they are using Japanese traditional techniques, such as okunari (wood panel mounting without the use of nails) in the car's manufacturing process.

Interior view of Toyota Setsuna Concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1Z5jJU)

To avoid monotony and flat, Toyota combines the aluminum components, in some parts, such as wheel caps, steering wheel and seat frames. Toyota also pinned a special watch at Setsuna, which not only shows the hours and minutes, but also the year, as a reminder of the special status of Setsuna.

As quoted from Autoblog on Saturday, April 3, 2016, Setsuna can be run like the car generally though could not be far away. In the report said Setsuna can be drove by using a series of electric motors and six batteries that allows it to be run as far as 25 km at a speed of 45 kph. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG | CARSCOOPS]

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