Superbus, bus-looking supercar

Back in 2010, the Superbus project is an ambitious attempt to wiggle the personal transportation industry. This new concept in sustainable mobility consists of a new electric vehicles which runs at the speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), new dedicated infrastructure (such as a dedicated lane on highways), and new logistics via a central routing optimization system.

High-speed ‘Superbus’ aims to disrupt personal transport industry. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d6dYX)

While hard to pinpoint, some have suggested the Superbus is somewhere between a regular bus and a train. It’s advantage over the former is that it’s capable of vastly higher speeds and greater flexibility, not confined to a rigid schedule or route. 

Superbus capable of cruising speeds in excess of 250 km/h (155 mph). (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d6dYX)

Superbus contains an obstacle detection system using radar equipment and a fast responding electronic guidance system. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d6dYX)

As for the latter, infrastructure and implementation is cheaper and does not require the need for changeovers from target to destination. The Superbus’s promise of demand-dependent-door-to-door transportation is a feature neither bus or train has.

Superbus has a length of 15 meters and can accommodate 23 passengers. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d6dYX)

Superbus made of carbon fiber and has an electric motor (battery powered) with a length of 15 meters and can accommodate 23 passengers. To improve the comfort and individuality, Superbus has eight gull-wing doors on each side. If we look, Superbus like a limousine, but more longer. Another advantages of Superbus compared with regular bus is no less important is, no standing passengers.

Superbus project is led by Wubbo Ockels, the first Dutch astronaut and a professor of aerospace sustainable engineering and technology at TU-Delft. Besama two other important people, three head of research and development team Superbus. Unfortunately in 2014 the project leader passed away, and the project was not heard from again until today, whether still running or stopped. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SUPERBUS | TWISTED SIFTER]

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This is the first private company that is allowed to land on the Moon

As reported by TechCrunch on Wednesday, August 3, 2106, Moon Express has officially became the first private company on Earth that are allowed to fly into space, past the orbit of Earth, and landed the spacecraft on the surface of the Moon.

After long talks with US civil aviation authority (FAA), Moon Express was given permission to send a spacecraft to the Moon on 2017.

Illustration of Moon Express lander. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d85jo)

"Now we can venture to the seventh mainland of Earth, the Moon. We will look for new insights and resources to improve the economy of the Earth, for the benefit of all mankind," said Bob Richards, founder and CEO of Moon Express.

Certainty is an important milestone for the involvement of private companies in the aerospace industry. So far, no plane or privately owned vehicle was allowed past the limits of the Earth's orbit.

If successful Moon Express will be the fourth entity in the history which successfully landed on the lunar surface after the United States, the Soviet Union, and China. Moon Express itself is a private company comprised of 26 businessmen and scientists.

Illustration of Moon Express lander on the lunar surface. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d85jo)

Moon Express itself is a company born out of the arena of the Google Lunar X PRIZE, an international competition with prizes of US. $30 million (approximately Rp.394,6 billion), which aims to find private companies who can create vehicles for land and adventure on the lunar surface.

Currently the contest, held since 2007 and will end in 2017 that left 16 participants, including Moon Express. Of the entire team, only two that have been awarded a contract to fly to the Moon: Moon Express with Rocket Lab and SpaceIL (an Israeli company) with SpaceX. 

But so far, only Moon Express that have received permission to fly past the limits of the Earth's orbit and landed on the Moon. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TECH CRUNCH]

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All-black 'Monkeebeast' bike

As we have seen, that Yamaha has just launched XSR900 models globally. Although just launched, but Wrenchmonkees, a Copenhagen-based home modification had a total revamp the look of Yamaha XSR900 for the Yamaha Yard Built project. And the Wrenchmonkees modified motorcycle based on the Yamaha XSR900 and called 'Monkeebeast' is look more aggressive in all black color.

Yamaha XSR900 'Monkeebeast' by Wrenchmonkees. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d51O9)

As reported by Bikewale on Monday, June 6, 2016, the motorcycle is equipped with custom fender, engine guard and tanks are gave on the motorcycle display becomes dark. The motorcycle design philosophy is to show the smooth flowing lines.

Rear top view of Yamaha XSR900 'Monkeebeast' by Wrenchmonkees. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d51O9)

This bike is equipped with 17 inches sized Borrani wheels and wrapped with Continental TKC tires. Coupled with the legs appearance that really illustrate the 'Monkeebeast' concept. While the Gilles Tooling chain adjuster also come to complete this modified motorcycle. For braking system, Wrenchmonkees use Nissin radial brakes and steel braided brake lines.

Rear right side view of Yamaha XSR900 'Monkeebeast' by Wrenchmonkees. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d51O9)

Wrenchmonkees used minimalist seat but adds manly impression on the bike concept. This bike is also equipped with a modified Gilles Tooling rear seat along with enduro footrests. 

On the front there is a Magura thin handlebars and Biltwell Renegade retro style grips with Motogadget buttons. Brake and clutch levers pinned on this motorcycle handlebars. While on the back there is an aluminum rear fender complete with LED lights.

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 | BIKEWALE]

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Is this the real face of Jesus?

Do you recognize the face of the man below? At first glance you may be wondering who actually man's beard and black hair. You may also be surprised if there are claims that this is the real face of Jesus Christ, a key figure in the Christian faith.

Forensic Anthropologist Richard Neave, this is what
Jesus Christ may have looked like. Using information
from skulls found at Israeliachaeological sites, this is
his rendition. What do you think? (Picture from: 
 http://adf.ly/1fgSUs)

The man's face was vastly different from the depictions of Jesus in a wide range of modern Christian literature that exists today. During this time, Jesus was described by the figure of a white man has blond hair and long beard. While the image of the man above is based on data forensics of a skull Jewish men in the first century AD. The author is a British anatomical artist.

The artist Richard Neave, a former professor at Manchester University, made a face image after examining three skulls of Jews around the region of Galilee, Israel. About ten years ago, Neave borrowed the methods used by forensic experts to identify victims of crime to draw a face which he claims to be Jesus.

Indeed, the drawing of the man who claimed to be the real face of Jesus is not new. Having had circulated some time ago, that image is now back busy discussed in social media.

Dr Neave, formerly from the University of Manchester, used techniques typically used to solve crimes, to create the portrait as well as fragments of information, such as a Biblical account saying Jesus closely resembled his disciples. A side view of 'Jesus' is shown. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fgSUs)

Professor Neave who is a forensic anthropology expert, by using computerized tomography to create slices of the skull. By evaluating the skull thickness in certain parts, he makes the skin and muscles of the face.

Dr Neave (pictured) and his team X-rayed three Semite skulls from the time, previously found by Israeli archaeologists. They used computer technology to work out how the muscles and skin should look, upon which they based a 3D model (seen on the computer screen) and a clay bust of Christ (right). (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fgSUs)

Not only that. Neave also researching on the images of ancient archaeological sites to determine the color of the hair of Jesus. He also studied the Bible to estimate how long Jesus's hair.

Italian police 'reveal' what Jesus looked like based on computer forensics and the world’s most famous relic. Using the Turin Shroud, the supposed burial cloth of Jesus, police investigators have generated a photo-fit image from the negative facial image on the material. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fgUeS)

There is still no definitive answer to questions such as whether the real face of Jesus Christ. Earlier this year, some Italian police investigators also try to reconstruct the face of Jesus with the help of the Shroud of Turin, the supposed burial cloth of Jesus..

However, the results of the reconstruction made by the Italian police were very different from the results of facial reconstruction made by Professor Neave. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILYMAIL | INDEPENDENT]

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Dubai ready to realize the future transport system

Dubai is currently looking for the future public transport system capable of carrying passengers at speeds in excess of aircraft. Although it sounds like science fiction, but one of the largest cities in the United Arab Emirates was planning to host an international competition in September.

Dubai will be the host of "Build Earth Live" for the Hyperloop Designs in next September. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d6UAD)

In that competition, the design must be presented using a pipe for transporting people and goods in a fast-speed capsule known as Hyperloop. The transportation system use electricity that will move the capsule or autonomous vehicle along a pipe in a low pressure environment to achieve a minimum speed of 1,200 kilometers per hour.

Hyperloop is the concept of high-speed transportation system proposed by Elon Musk, who also the figures behind the success of Tesla and SpaceX. He made a patent-free technology in order to encourage international scientific collaboration around a futuristic concept.

Future of Transportation

Dubai looking for someone who can design a similar transport system that will bring people from Dubai to Fujariah (have the distance of 165 kilometer) in just 10 minutes. As quoted by CNN on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, now the trips from Dubai to Fujariah took more than two hours. And experts say, the cost to build the 'Hyperloop' pipeline will be much cheaper than making the conventional fast train.

In response to that desire, Dubai Future Foundation will be the host of "Build Earth Live" for the Hyperloop Designs in next September. The event will be filled by the presentations of futuristic transportation design by the team of engineers and scientists from around the world to the judges.

"Dubai becoming the host of this international event as part of the vision of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to make the UAE and Dubai as a place to create solutions futuristic relevant to human life," said Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation, Mohammed Al Gergawi.

"This competition is a great opportunity to explore innovative ideas in the field of intelligent transportation," he added.

As reported by the official WAM news agency, Al Gerawi said that the development of future transport solutions will effectively change the way people deal with daily work, and transportation. Al Gerawi also added, it will trigger a rapid global economic growth.

The company behind the pipeline system, Hyperloop One has the ambition to create a network of high speed transportation of goods and passengers around the world. In June, the company signed an agreement to explore the high-capacity transportation system in Moscow, Russia. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GOVERNMENT OF DUBAI | CNN]

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Dom's Ice Charger in #F8

The process of making the 'Fast 8' movie, or the eighth series of 'Fast and Furious,' immediately. However, the latest display of cars that will be used by the characters have started to leak.

Dominic Torreto Fast 8 Charger has fake jet power, sounds mean. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d3eeF)

One of them is the Dodge Charger, a car driven by Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel. The car video uploaded to Jadatoys' Instagram account while on display at the Dub Show event at Los Angeles some time ago.

Those Dodge Charger looked has been heavy modified, such as the use of jet turbine in the back. Although the jet turbine was limited to cosmetics to impress the car more frightening, and make sound produced its V8 engine is more jarring.

Front side view of Dominic Torreto Fast 8 Charger. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d3g5I)

"Thanks for the visitors who had stopped by our booth to see the 'Ice Charger Dominic' to be featured in #F8," as the video caption on the Jadatoys' Instagram. Besides lit, the car also was used in the exhibition room. The engine' sound was louder than usual. But in the account is not described the specification in details.

Dominic's Dodge Charger used in the 'Fast and Furious 7' powered by General Motors V8 engine can burst the power up to 500 hp. There is a possibility that engine will still be maintained in the next film that will be aired on April, 14 2017.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG]

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