Mid-engine Corvette caught being tested

Currently Chevrolet being tested mid-engine Corvette. Later predicted car will be launch in 2019. According to various sources, the car was being tested with a codename of Emperor. Giving the name of Emperor also not perfunctory, because the car is ready to gives a surprise.

Mid-engine Corvette caught being tested on track. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d6ntR)

Because this car will carry a middle V8 engine, is expected to enhance the ability and also the stability of the car. Several renowned automotive medias such Caranddriver or Roadandtrack estimates that American muscle car that can compete with the Audi R8, Ferrari 488GTB, Porsche 911 or Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4.

Not only that, stocky and tough car also will get a choice of hybrid technology to those who want it. Of course, the choice is given to respond to the needs of environmentally friendly cars in some countries, such as Germany.

2019 Corvette, as shown in our rendering, could finally adopt the mid-engine layout keeping all eight cylinders. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d6ojP)

General Motors known also invest to US. $800 million for a their plant in Kentucky, where these cars were made later. Not surprisingly, the latest generation Corvette is expected to go on sale at a price of US. $80 thousand or equivalent to Rp.1 billion.

Since the emergence of the first generation Corvette, the manufacturer is always pressed the car's hallmark of ferocious aura. Even for the type of environmentally friendly cars. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR TREND]

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Humans can detect the signs of death?

One interesting thing when someone will die is the behavior as if they know will leave this world. Start of saying goodbye, trying to resolve all the problems with people, or giving away the most valuable treasure in the relatives, etc.

Some may argue, this is a pure coincidence, while others believe humans have the ability to know when the death comes. Which one will you follow? Up to you. It is only natural to try to understand the death of someone we love or make sense of what happens in those final moments. Scientists know when someone dies, the body immediately begins to break down.

Illustration of death. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d88l4)

Okay ... let us consider a research from Wisman Arnaud of the University of Kent's School of Psychology in Canterbury, England, and Ilan Shira from the Department of Behavioral Sciences at Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas, United States.

Their research found that the animal and human response to the putrescine chemical aroma. For information, when a person dies, his body will be destroyed. Body crushed produce the odors called putrescine.

Putrescine are chemical compounds that are released when the body is decomposed. Putrescine is toxic, and people are very familiar with this stench. Studies conducted by Wisman and Shira found that the animals and humans may not be so different in terms of detecting of the putrescine chemical aroma.

The ability to detect the chemistry scent of rotten is part of the means of survival of all species. And human knows the threat of death through this odor. Putrescine also has a secondary function as a warning signal. Humans have two reactions, conscious and unconscious, when smell this scent.

An experiment using putrescine, ammonite, and the water was conducted to study human reactions. When performed experiments involving putrescine, a reaction volunteers are away. It was the same response with the trial regarding the run or fight reaction.

When animals feel they are in danger, then the response appears there are only two: fight or flee from the threat. The study revealed the human had the same reaction.

"We do not know why we like (or dislike) the smell of someone, and we usually do not realize how scents affect emotions, preferences, and attitudes," says Wiseman and Shira, as quoted from Lifebuzz. "It's hard to imagine that the aroma turns scary," comments this two leading researchers.

This scent makes people more aware and alert to their surroundings. People tend to avoid confrontation, whether it be verbal or physical. For most people, they choose to abstain until the fight is the only the option to left. During the study, people do not realize they have a negative reaction to the scent. "People do not know about putrescine and unconsciously associate it with the death or fear," says Wisman and Shira. 

What do you think? In my opinion, whatever it is, life and death is not our who decide, but only Almighty God has.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LIFEBUZZ]

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The real form of Norton SuperFast V4 increasingly clear

One of British renowned motorcycle manufacturers, Norton confirmed that this year's their super fast superbike almost completed. The motorcycle design that uses a four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1,200 cc can be confirmed in the final stages of development.

Taking cues from the TT bike, this Norton image shows the V4 that's set to debut at Motorcycle Live. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d6P2k)

Norton has not yet determined the proper name for this motorcycle. Development of the engine was taken from motorcycle racing. According to Simon Skinner as Norton's Head of Design, Norton motorcycle is going to be using a body almost entirely of carbon fiber materials. TThe design itself would refer to the today supercars with a classic modern design, such as the McLaren P1 and Aston Martin 177.

Norton's 72 degree V4 has been developed with help from Ricardo Engineering. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d6P2k)

Norton seems to want to provide something new and different compared to another players in the class of 1,000 cc superbike. The British motorcycle manufacturers have also leaked the initial sketch of superbike could be burst the power up to 200 horse power of its V4 engine.

Cutting-edge 1,200 cc sportsbike takes shape with 650 twin to follow.. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d6P2k)

As quoted from the MCN on Thursday, August 11, 2016, this motorcycle has a strong racing aura  as well as will be a strong competitor on the Ducati 1299 Panigale. While its high-performance V4 engine is very inspired by the Aston Martin cars and F1 car industry which is also based in the UK. While the engine design will be done with the help of Ricardo Engineering, who has many experience in TT motorcycle racing.

"England did have a fantastic design and engineering projects today. McLaren P1, Aston 177 and of course all the F1 cars that have the latest technology. So if you want to think Ducati, Ferrari, think also Norton, Aston Martin," said Simon.

Cutting-edge 1,200 cc sportsbike takes shape with 650 twin to follow.. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1d6P2k)

According to Skinner, the company plans to target the Superbike class which will also be used as the racing motorcycle. Interestingly the top row of the Superbike class which has advanced technology today filled by Ducati Panigale 1299, Kawasaki Ninja H2, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Honda CBR1000RR, as well as the BMW S1000RR which will likely be a competitor of the latest Superbike product will be released by Norton Motorcycles in the near future.

The development will be done by Norton Motorcycles in the superbike class is known to receive funding from the British government about £4 million or equivalent to Rp. 84 billion. The funds will be used to increase the plant facilities and recruiting new employees. All this is done in order to re-establish the glory of Norton Motorcycles in the past.

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 | MCN]

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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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