Bugatti Chiron's New Sky View looks more luxurious

Bugatti Chiron has yet to release its newest variant. With the same car, there are new features offered such as Sky View, as a panoramic glass which is an optional feature for buyers.

Bugatti Chiron's New Sky View roof looks cool, adds headroom. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2wglMqa)

The panoramic glass structure is in the form of twin glass panels, at a glance adding value to luxury cars in addition to offering the performance of this hyper coupe engine.

Sky View dimensions made of glass measuring 25.6 x 17.3 inches or equivalent to 65x44 cm, just above Chiron's dual seater. But do not get me wrong, the Sky View glass panel has a thickness of up to 2.7 cm. Why is that thick?

Sky view roof has many function for examples to filter UV and infrared radiation, beside to reduce noise. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2wglMqa)

This panel depends on the laminate structure of the thin glass with four layers in the center. Each layer has a function and provides certain comfort, one of which is to filter UV and infrared radiation. Other functions are also to reduce noise in the wind, and reduce light that is quite glare.

With multi-layer construction, it will increase the security level of the roof panel. With the addition of Sky View it has absolutely no effect that causes accidents, as calculated by the Bugatti technical team.

Top view of Bugatti Chiron's New Sky View. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2wglMqa)

Due to heavily revised body will produce significantly more downforce, which will cause the top speed to drop to 239 miles per hour (385 kilometers per hour), but acceleration will be quicker than the Chiron's 2.5-second sprint. A quad-turbo W16 will still sit behind occupants, but a new transmission will allegedly allow for significantly quicker shifts.

This version of Bugatti Chiron Sky View has been displayed at the exclusive automotive event "The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering" in Monterey, California, side by side with its predecessor Bugatti Chiron Sports and a new hypercar named Bugatti Divo, which has lighter construction, light handling and high downforce and more challenging g-forces sensations. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BUGATTI | MOTOR1]

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Researchers develop new naturally decompose plastic materials

The use of plastic as packaging material continues to increase along with the increasing number of world population. Environmental experts say packaging materials that can be composted and can be decomposed naturally are now increasingly needed, especially the ingredients used as food packaging.

Carson Meredith, Professor at Georgia Tech's School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, showed a new type of "plastic" that could be decomposed which he was developing with other researchers. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Lj0vkz)

Now, a thin layer like plastic that can be decomposed and made of shells and wood scraps might be able to meet that need. The "plastic" is a new type, which is not made of oil at all, and is currently being developed by the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Research leader Carson Meredith was looking for alternatives to plastic materials made from by-products of oil refining. "About eight years ago, we began conducting research in what is known as nano technology by using forest products," he told VOA.

"This is a new field of science that seeks the use of wood or other forest products, to take parts called nano crystal materials to be made into cellulose and use them in the manufacture of very lightweight but strong packaging materials." That means, cellulose fibers found in wood used to make paper can also be used to replace plastic as food packaging. 

This is J. Carson Meredith, a professor in Georgia Tech's School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. (Picture from: https://b.gatech.edu/2MMY9PE)

The Meredith leadership team combined wood cellulose with chitin, the basic ingredient of seashells and lobster or crayfish skeletons, and the result was a thin layer that could naturally decompose. At the molecular level, electrically charged chitin and cellulose are mutually attractive. Experts at the Georgia Technology Institute use this natural fact to make thin layers like plastic.

Meredith said the results of his research showed that chitin and cellulose could become stronger if formed in two or three thin layers. This new packaging material is very effective to prevent oxygen from entering, and therefore is very good for wrapping food.

Meredith said that he had not tested the new "plastic" as a food wrapper, but the interesting thing was that it could be a packaging material that could be used as a compost and was fully biodegradable or would be completely broken down after being dumped in the trash. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH HORIZONS]  
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A Belarusian Ducati DUster custom motorcycle

Belarus is a European country—pop. 9.85m—that most folks would have difficulty finding it on a map. (Precisely, it’s on the western border of Russia.) It’s not a place you’d expect to find a top-flight custom motorcycle designer.

Yuri Shif DUster. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2MSgevs)

But a Belarusian machine had won the Best Streetfighter trophy at the 2009 Custombike show in Germany. And that same bike has just won the Best International Builder award at the Verona expo in Italy.

The bike is called DUster and it’s from YSC, a name to look out for in the future. Owner Yuri Shif has created a very original look—baroque is the word that springs to my mind—using a Ducati Monster engine and transmission.

Engine view of Yuri Shif DUster. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2MSgevs)

The frame, bodywork and swingarm suspension are Shif’s own creations and the front fork is a modified Showa item. Custom perimeter brakes give the wheels a clean profile.

Right side view of Yuri Shif DUster. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2MSgevs)

It’s to Shif’s huge credit that he has achieved success in a country without a mainstream custom culture, and without a huge network of parts designers and suppliers.

DUster will no doubt be heading Stateside soon: what kind of reception do you think the radical styling will get? Wanna see the DUck. 

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops.... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BIKEEXIF | BIKERSCAFE] 
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The newest Audi's electric supercar concept

For the development of faster electric car technology, Audi seems to know what they have to do. Through the teaser image that was released some time ago, Audi's seriousness was shown to give birth to an electric supercar concept which was later named Audi PB18 E-Tron.

And the concept car reportedly will carry out its debut on August 23, 2018 at Laguna Seca before being taken to the event at Pebble Beach.

Teaser image of Audi PB18 E-Tron Concept the newest Audi full electric supercar. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2w9v2fX)

Although Audi only released dark teaser images from the front of the car, it seems that this will be one of the bases for the study of electric-powered supercars from the German automotive manufacturer.

While the name of 'PB18,' apparently refers to the place of Pebble Beach and its debut year, which is 2018. But regarding the details of this concept, Audi seems very careful and still reluctant to disclose it.

2010 Audi R8 E-Tron. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2BFNSAh)

The German automotive manufacturer only said that the PB18 E-Tron took a lot of inspiration from their previous electric racing car named Audi R18 e-Tron that had won the Le Mans race event, then the technology was relegated to the PB18 supercar concept.

2013 Audi R18 e-tron quattro long-tail prototype. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2P2GRLM)

And it seems also that Audi is interested in communicating their focus on the electrification of cars and the PB18 e-Tron concept will sit as the top sub-brand leader of Audi e-Tron.

The Audi PB18 e-Tron concept car is said to be designed by Malibu Design Loft whose also one of the subsidiaries owned by Audi in America. In addition to Laguna Seca and Pebble Beach, the Audi PB18 e-Tron will be displayed in "The Quail" on August 24, 2018. Just guessing, that these concept car is a real form of the Audi Vision GranTurismo concept car.

Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2BExbp5)

And back to the issue of electric cars, Audi is now preparing for the launch of their first electric car, ie the Audi e-Tron SUV which is scheduled to debut on September 17, 2018.

All-new 2018 Audi e-tron SUV. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2o70JSE)

The car's reservations for consumers who interested to these e-Tron SUV have also been opened, but of course the potential buyer must pay an advance of $1,000 (or around Rp.14.4 million). Register immediately, if you are interested in having it. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MSB AUTO | AUTOFLUENCE]

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Driving these Ferrari makes you look floating on the air

When you hear the name of Ferrari, surely those are you imagined the cars with red colors that use tough engines plus a thunderous sound. Not to mention the car design that is made very attractive, futuristic and sporty.

1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Mv0z5S)

But apparently, Ferrari has also ever made a weird-shaped car that resembles a spaceship with a pointed angle. Yes, there's she is a Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept. That's prototype only and not mass-produced car, but it had been shocked the public at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show exhibition.

Interior view of 1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Mv0z5S)

However, as reported by Motor1, Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept now looks able to drive. Uniquely, because the body design covers its tires that makes the car looks like 'floating' on the air.

Right side view of 1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Mv0z5S)

Another uniqueness of this car could be seen on its doors. Not gull-wing or scissors-style doors, but sliding doors located on the roof, similar to a fighter jet's canopy built-in that can be shifted to the front and back.

Now, the Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept can be driven, after the owner of Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus, James Glickenhaus bought it in 2014. He changed these spaceship-like car until finally could be driven on the road.

Rear side view of 1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Mv0z5S)

The Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept was designed by Paolo Martin, an Italian designer who worked at Pininfarina Carozzeria. When first made and performed to public in 1970, this car attracted many public attention thanks to its unusual design.

Ferrari 512S Modulo Pininfarina first drive. History being made... pic.twitter.com/qgrfNIL0Z8

— Jim Glickenhaus (@JimGlickenhaus) August 14, 2018

As for the engine, these Ferrari 512S Concept Modulo is used a 5.0-liter V12 engine combined with a five-speed manual transmission system. Overall the power produced by the engine to make the car run is 550 hp, and is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0-100 kph in only 3.1 seconds and the top speed reaches 350 kph....

Let's see this weird spaceship-like car runs at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2018. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1]

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The echo of the past and the future vision are connected by Infiniti through Prototype 10

Infiniti, an automotive brand under Nissan, has revealed a design sketch of their latest electric-powered concept car, named Prototype 10. And this concept car is planned to be publicly announced on August 23, 2018 at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California.

A design sketch of Infiniti Prototype 10 Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2wlgvgg)

"In the creation of a Prototype 10 single-seat car, Infiniti has re-imagined a classic speedster with a cool, clean and futuristic design," said Infiniti's Executive Design Director Karim Habib in a statement on the official Nissan Motor website recently.

Infiniti Prototype 10 Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2PBsxev)

The concept is the natural evolution of form language that was first seen on the Infiniti Q Inspiration and hints at future design cues for this brand. Infiniti plans to attack the fully electric-powered car market by 2021 onwards.

Infiniti Prototype 10 echoes the layout and design of some of the most evocative car designs of all time, where power is celebrated through a high-strength single seat racing car.

"Our new concept speaks of the future that is electrified, something that is reflected in its form and details. It is very appropriate that we find inspiration in an era that was formerly optimistic where cars were characterized by simple driving love," said Karim Habib further. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MSN AUTO | MOTOR1]

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