BMW won the contract to supply 100 unit EVs for LAPD

Unlike the Dubai police that has a full fleet of supercars, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), actually purchased 100 units of the BMW i3's fleet of non-emergency law enforcement. BMW has won a bid to supply the Los Angeles Police Department with electric vehicles after months of field testing that pitted the German automaker against competitors like Tesla.

The Los Angeles Police Department has picked the BMW i3 electric vehicle after testing the car for a year. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1b2eF4)

Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Angeles, said he always thought of making the earth greener. By purchasing of BMW i3 shows how local government can lead it happen. "Our sustainability plan pushed LA to accelerate the adoption of environmentally friendly practices and technologies, which also saves money and resources," he said.

As reported by Fortune, the LAPD’s electric car deal is supposed to help Los Angeles meet its environmental goals as outlined in its sustainability plan. It calls for 80% of city’s fleet of light-duty vehicles to be electric by 2025.

Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck announce a year long test of a BMW i3 electric vehicle at a City of Los Angeles press conference in Los Angeles, Sept. 11, 2015. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1b2eF4)

As with the official non-emergency fleet, BMW i3 is not used to eradicate crime. The electric car will be part of the police initiative in community outreach campaign. Unlike the standard version, the BMW i3 is equipped with the devices that allows the LAPD to track their fleet in real-time. BMW said it will contribute to enhancing the dissemination and utilization of the i3.

As quoted of The Verge, to deploy a fleet of EVs, you need a way to charge them. LAPD is working with EV charger management company Greenlots to make that happen, installing 100 Level 2 chargers and four DC Fast Charge stations, which can charge a depleted i3 to 80 percent in half an hour or less. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE VERGE | FORTUNE | ELECTREK]

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Next-gen of Duke 390 image was leaked

The famous Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, KTM will launch the latest generation of Duke 390. After some time ago has been caught by camera while on test in Europe, now the leaked picture that showing the half of motorcyle body without veils circulated broadly in media.

The next-gen Duke gets an evolutionary makeover, at least up front. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bEtjW)

As quoted from Indianautosblog on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, has recently emerged the spy photo shoot that showing the KTM Duke 390. Estimated, those photos was taken at Bajaj Auto’s Chakan plant in Maharashtra, India.

The second generation of KTM Duke 390 informed will be equipped with a liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 373.2 cc, and capable of producing the power up to 44 hp and a maximum torque of 35 nm.

The next-gen Duke 390 has been caught by camera while on test in Spain. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bEvRM)

The motorcycle looks using white color combination of orange on the frame that characterizes of KTM. Changes are clearly visible at the front by using a new headlamp design. The KTM Duke 390 scheduled for launch at the EICMA exhibition which will be held on 8 to 13 November 2016 Milan, Italy.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. God will forgive Your sins.... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INDIANAUTOBLOG]

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These bionic leaves can produce a liquid fuel

The great thing is shown by researchers from Harvard University, which has succeeded in creating an artificial leaf with its advanced capabilities. In fact, they claim that the bionic leaf 2.0 which was developed by them has the ability to more efficiently when compared to the process of photosynthesis that occurs on a regular leaf.

Researchers at Harvard have developed a more efficient version of the bionic leaf, which can turn sunlight and water into electricity and liquid fuels. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1b8bBT)

As reported by Gizmag on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, the bionic leaf 2.0 project is a continuation of the same project in 2013. This bionic leaves not only have the ability more efficient than photosynthesis, but also can produce a fluid that can be used to be fuel. It became the first achievement in the world's technology development.

The bionic leaf 2.0 project is led by Daniel Nocera along with Pamela Silver is a professor of biochemistry and systems biology at Harvard Medical School. The first generation bionic leaf developed in 2013 can absorb sunlight which is then used to decompose water and produce hydrogen gas and oxygen. Thanks to the addition of special bacteria, the bionic leaf 2.0 is now able to convert hydrogen into liquid fuel.

In this study, Nocera uses a catalyst, ie mixture of cobalt phosphorus. This catalyst can convert sunlight into biomass with an efficiency rate of 10%. The efficiency rate 10 times higher than what happens in nature. This technology will be developed further so that it can have more higher efficiency rates. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GIZMAG]

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The most craziest concept car ever made by Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce as a luxury car manufacturer recently introduced their future concept vehicle with futuristic shapes and elegant design but a little strange and unique to the eyes.

Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 or Rolls-Royce 103EX concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3kpyZ84)

This is evident from the appearance of the vehicle concept, named the 'Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 or Rolls-Royce 103EX,' its modern luxury wrapped with wheel cover. Where fender semi-enclosed almost all of the wheel arches, so if see it from the front, the car is like having the legs. The rest of the Rolls-Royce concept is equally outlandish, albeit not as crazy as the exterior.

Front view of Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 or Rolls-Royce 103EX concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3kpyZ84)

Although the shape of the chrome grille still retains its trademark, but these concept vehicle made in smaller dimensions. While the LED headlamp that has been used directly in front of the hallway between the vehicle body with a front wheel cover.

Left side view of Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 or Rolls-Royce 103EX concept car with the door open. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3kpyZ84)

Rear side view of Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 or Rolls-Royce 103EX concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3kpyZ84)

As quoted from Carbuzz on Friday, June 17, 2016, under its modern bonet, the Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 equipped with a V12 engine with two electric motors. Overall the power that can be spewed by those engine combinations reached up to 671 hp.

Not only large engine power is a mainstay of this luxury car, as an autonomous technology can also be found on these vehicles. Instead, a Cortana-esque "virtual chauffeur" called "Eleanor," named after Eleanor Thornton, who is claimed to have inspired the design of Rolls-Royce's iconic Spirit of Ecstasy figurehead.

While for its interior sector claimed is made without machine. The interior is all handcrafted out of high-end materials, and there's even an analogue clock in the dashboard. What do you think? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARBUZZ]

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This electrical sports motorcycle only need 30 minutes to recharge

One of the famous Italian industrial design studios named Camal has recently created an electrical sports motorcycle concept. The company claimed that the motorcycle called BOLD, only takes 30 minutes to recharge up to 80 percent of the battery's capacity.

BOLD, an electric sports motorcycle concept designed and made by Camal and Tacita. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ayfG9)

Camal made a collaboration with its compatriots which is an electric motorcycle manufacturer named Tacita to make this BOLD into reality. 

This bike itself is built using the chassis of a BMW motorcycle, but they not say which model exactly. It completed with Brembo brake device, upside-down fork and fierce bodywork design makes the BOLD character becoming more sporty.

Left side view of the BOLD electric sports motorcycle concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ayfG9)

Its electric motors grafted with the 5-speed gear-box made by Tacita. Although this technology tend to be 'traditional', but they intend to avoid overheating and made the power consumption more efficient.

By using a battery powered 10.6 Kwh, the BOLD capable of producing the power equivalent of 100 hp with a torque of 115 ft-lb. Not surprisingly, the BOLD is often also referred to as the supersport because of its ability to achieve an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds.

Rear side view of the BOLD electric sports motorcycle concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ayfG9)

As mentioned in the English version of the company's press realese, when its battery's full the bike could be achieve a range of 100 km (60 miles) at the speeds expected of a sports motorcycle.

For the most part, however, the BOLD concept appears to be a styling exercise, with most of the press release focusing on aspects such as two-tone paint, plexiglass front fairing and an aluminum tank space that aids in an "aerodynamic fusion between man and the vehicle." So don't expect to see it showing up in anyone's garage anytime soon.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. God will forgive Your sins.... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CAMAL STUDIO | RIDE APART]

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Scientists change CO2 into Rock to reduce the Pollutions

Scientists have found a quick way to turn carbon dioxide into rocks and findings have been published in the journal Science. A research project called CarbFix valued at $10 million or Rp.133.3 billion was conducted about 540 meters deep in the rocks of Iceland and has been run for 2 years.

Giant ducts carry superheated steam from within a volcanic field to the turbines at Reykjavik Energy's Hellisheidi geothermal power plant in Iceland. Scientists have a found a quick but not cheap way to turn heat-trapping carbon dioxide into harmless rock. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1b8KkO)

As quoted by the Daily Mail on Sunday, June 12, 2016, the experts reveal that offers new hope to help to fight global warming. When a team of international scientists pump carbon dioxide and liquid acid into bottom basalt rock, basic chemistry takes over.

"The acidic mixture dissolved the rocks' calcium magnesium and formed limestone a permanent natural jail for the heat-trapping gas permanently," explains Juerg Matter, the lead study author from the University of Southampton in England.

A Section of rock core from the CO2 storage reservoir showing vesicular basalt with a well-defined fracture with calcium carbonate mineralization. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1b8KkO)

"(Carbon dioxide) is no longer the gas," said Matter.

"Basically, the carbon dioxide has turn into a stone," he added.

Scientists who have done this before in the laboratory, thinking that the process could take thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years. But in just two years, 95 percent of the carbon dioxide gas captured is has changed.

A CarbFix experiment's technical manager, checks a valve at a test well at Reykjavik Energy's Hellisheidi geothermal power plant in Iceland. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1b8KkO)

"It is what we expected ... and in some ways even better," said geophysicist from Columbia University, David Goldberg, he was not part of the research team but praised the results of these findings.

"What is happening here is a natural process that is accelerated," said Matter.

The finding represents one of the methods for fighting climate change. In addition to reducing fossil fuel emissions, these findings can capture carbon dioxide from power plant air or electricity.

"Catcher carbon is not a silver bullet, but it can make a significant contribution to reducing carbon dioxide emissions," said Matter. But the process is costly, especially on the carbon capture. 

Superheated steam laden with carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide billow from a test well in the volcanic field at Reykjavik Energy's Hellisheidi geothermal power plant in Iceland. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1b8KkO)

After the carbon dioxide captured from the air, how to store them is another problem that must be solved immediately. The gas can be stored underground and is sometimes injected into the empty oil wells. But there are concerns about monitoring and preventing the escape of carbon dioxide. By injecting the gas into basalt and let it naturally processed can indeed solve the problem. However, this process twice more expensive than injecting it into old wells.

A complex of pipes, ducts and valves connects to giant turbines inside Reykjavik Energy's Hellisheidi geothermal power plant in Iceland. Scientists have a found a quick but not cheap way to turn heat-trapping carbon dioxide into harmless rock. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1b8KkO)

There are a lot of basalt rock around the world, in places like the Pacific Northwest, India, and South America, according to Matter. However, according to Goldberg, the more promising is full basalt sea floor, this is also a good place to store carbon dioxide.

CarbFix is ​​a small-scale trial, by using about 15 American carbon emissions and possibly could be improved at low cost. "That would be very good news," said scientist Ken Caldeira of the Carnegie Institution for Science. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILY MAIL]

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