Hormel's Bacon-powered Café Racer

For those of you who are regular or at least been eat fried bacon for breakfast. Well, used oil to fry the bacon is usually set aside in a container and often end up in the trash. Apparently, the rest of the refined oil can be used as a source of alternative fuel, ethanol.

Hormel motorcycle is fueled by bacon. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1nQrjFv)

An American meat processing company, Hormel Food, saw the opportunity and made a special motorcycle. Specifically categorized as using residual oil fried bacon as an alternative fuel. They call it the "Bacon fueled motorcycle".


A large-engined motorcycle have been prepared specifically for their 'Black Label' bacon product promotional event. The team decided to use the Track T-800 CDI, a diesel engine powered motorcycle that built by Dutch company EVA. 

The Dutch's EVA Track T-800 CDI used as a donor for Hormel bacon fueled motorcycle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1kz9n78)

This bike uses an engine that was developed specifically for motorcycles by Mercedes-Benz which began production in 2009 until the end of 2012, was tottaly stopped because it is not very successful in the market. Reportedly, there are only 20 units of motorcycles were sold during the production period.

A custom carbon fiber and Kevlar tank on Hormel bacon fueled motorcycle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1kz9n78)

A pigskin saddle on Hormel bacon fueled motorcycle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1kz9n78)

Diesel-engined motorcycle deliberately chosen, because this engine which has been proven to consume ethanol in limited quantities and has a positive effect. This bike has an average fuel consumption of 42.5 kpl, with the ability to accelerate from 0-100 kph in 4.5 seconds.

To prove the quality of the bio-fuels, some time ago the company made a special touring from the corporate office in Minneapolis towards San Diego, California called 'Driven by Bacon'. The trip takes place in a few days and coincide with the 2nd Annual International Bacon Film Festival, in San Siego on August 24 to 30, 2014.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DRIVEN BY BACON | AUTOBLOG]

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Deadmau5′s BAC Mono is ready

Briggs Automotive Company (BAC), a sports car company based in Liverpool, England, finally finished to producing and delivered their new car product to Deadmau5 which is claimed as the lightweight supercar with ferocious performance.

A completed Deadmau5's BAC Mono supercar. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FmSv9e)

And Joel Thomas Zimmerman aka Deadmau5 known as a Canadian progressive-house music producer and performer who has become pretty well known for his continually changing collection of supercars.

Deadmau5's BAC Mono supercar while in production line. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1zc0DVd)

As reported by BoldRide on Monday, February 16, 2015, Deadmau5's BAC Mono coated by carbon fiber chassis that makes the car looks futuristic. The sportcar body shape is similar to the Formula One at first glance but more fuller.

Deadmau5's BAC Mono supercar while in production line. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1zc0DVd)

Then for engine parts, the sportcar is equipped with a Ford Duratec four-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 2.3 liters which can provide the ability to accelerate from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds and reaches a maximum speed at 273 km/h (170 mph). Further, that BAC requires considerable time which is approximately 1.5 years to prepare for this supercar. Because this car requires special skills to fullfill the the buyer's demand. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BOLDRIDE | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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Is it true that Apple is preparing an electric car?

Secretly turns out Apple is doing research on electric cars. No half-hearted, hundreds of scientists were deployed to make the futuristic Apple electric car. As reported by Reuters, on February 13, 2015, This is an Apple ambitious project to dominate the automotive technology to compete with their rival, Google.

An exclusive report from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) managed to uncover the truth of the existence of a new electric car project called Titan. The number of engineers and key people who are working and involved in the new project team shows how seriously Apple is working on the Titan project. Some even called that the Apple officials had flown to Austria to make a contract with a number of high-end car manufacturers, such as Magna Steyr, which is part of Magna International Inc. Canada.

Apple has hundreds of employees working on electric car project. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Frtv0m)

The electric car project reportedly has approved by CEO of Apple, Tim Cook last year and appoint one high-ranking Apple, Steve Zadesky, to lead this project. Zadesky a former Ford engineer who has many helped to the teams of iPod and iPhone. He called asked to make a team of 1000 people, mostly drawn from various divisions at Apple. This team works in a secret location, a few kilometers away from Apple's HQ in Cupertino. The team examined a number of types of robotics, metals, and materials are suitable for a vehicle.

New information surfaces on Apple’s new electric car project 'Titan'. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FR9jpC)

As we know, to developing a car certainly require high costs, especially for Apple who have not been involved in the automotive world, except for automotive digital technology support such as CarPlay. On the subject, it was mentioned that Apple has allocated $ 180 billion in cash. For only one assembly plant, Apple issued a $ 1 billion and require a lot of suppliers of components to provide the 10,000 types of components.

For some Apple fans the electric cars might sound absurd, a company that has the spirit of digital technology such as Apple will developed it. But surely it is not a regular electric car because one of Apple executives hinted that their products that being developed will make Tesla trying hard to regain its market share. On the other hand, some time ago Tim Cook also said that there are products which are being developed by Apple that is not known by anyone. So, does that mean an electric car with a codename Titan? Who know? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WSJ | REUTERS]

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Hubble Telescope sees a Cosmic Smiley Face in Space

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. 
 (Picture from: http://imagine-hawaii.com/)

Hubble telescope recently photographed a unique image of the galaxy cluster SDSS J1038 + 4849. The image looks like a smiling face pattern with two bright spots for eyes, one point in the middle as the nose and round arches.

The image actually looks more like a Halloween pumpkin icons. Bright dots that is a collection of galaxies is billions of years of Earth.

According to astronomers, the point of the 'eye' was 2 pieces of galaxy at a certain distance and the curved lines around it is a bent of light due to gravity galaxies are nearby. Curved light effects due to gravity is known as 'gravitational lensing'.

In this image of galaxy cluster SDSS J1038+4849, there seems to be a happy face smiling back at the camera. In reality, gravitational lensing created the curve of the smile. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1vAEqzA)

In Einstein's theory of general relativity, the massive objects as galaxies can bend the space around them. When light passes through this curved region, the light can be directed, enlarged or distorted, as well as the light passing through ordinary lens.

And Cluster Galaxies or collection of galaxies with distance close enough in theory able to bend the space around it so that makes light look like a lens effect. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SPACE]

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6 Real Cars as the Replacement candidates of Batmobile

One weapons that makes Batman always can keep Gotham City safe from the criminals attack is his car that called the 'Batmobile'. How could it be, the Batmobile is equipped with a variety of advanced armaments and equipments which is able to dispel all his enemies attacks (jump to the 2016 Batmobile).

Beyond that, by the Batmobile masculine-futuristic design plus its black matte color, made this car looks very fierce. But of course, the existence of Batmobile just in the movie and also not mass-produced cars.

It's just a parable for some supercars available today that we consider to be able to replace the Batmobile because of the futuristic design and sophistication of features that installed in them. With a few touches, the driver will feel the same sensation as Batman when hitting his enemies on the streets of Gotham City.

Here's the review of 6 supercars as quoted of Auto CheatSheet on Monday, February 22, 2015:

1. Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

Sesto Elemento super car produced by Lamborghini which combine style and extraordinary design elements, including an aerodynamic exterior. This car is equipped with a 5.2-liter V10 engine that is capable of supplying power up to 570 hp. This car is only produced as many as 20 units worldwide.

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1AItODj)

2. Aston Martin CC100 Speedster

This car concept was deliberately built to celebrate the Aston Martin's 100th anniversary. Aston Martin CC100 Speedster is equipped with a 6.0-liter V12 engine and can reach a top speed of 290 kph. This supercar is more rare than the Sesto Elemento, because only produced 2 units.

Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1AIxdSE)

3. BMW i8
BMW i8, though it would be a bit of a different choice for the Batman, could do a very good job of fulfilling the Batmobile role. The car is loaded with technology and features, and has an unmistakable appearance and dynamic that could give any superhero a dramatic entrance.

BMW i8. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1DR5qTT)

With a sheer black matte paint job, and the signature blue highlights, criminals and super villains would tremble at the sight of this hybrid-electric monster. It’s fast, sleek, and efficient — just like Batman.

4. Morgan Aeromax

Morgan Aeromax supercar has a very sturdy exterior with matte black paint coating, tinted windows and a few other aesthetic enhancements. This supercar was built by a British auto company, Morgan Motor. And the Aeromax is a coupé variant of Morgan Aero 8 which is supported by a 4.8-liter V8 engine. This car is only produced as many 100 units.

Morgan Aeromax. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/17wsMjq)

5. Nissan BladeGlider

Nissan BladeGlider are the supercar made by Nissan and featuring some of the designs are quite strange but be very suitable to replace the Batmobile. The BladeGlider definitely has the Batman feel to it, and would make a suitable Batmobile if called upon.

Nissan BladeGlider Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1BaOsh9)

Look at the designs, which its door design when opened will resemble like an airplane wings.

6. Maybach Exelero
Bruce Wayne would be one of the few people in the world who could afford the Maybach Exelero, as it has sold for as much as $8 million. There’s a reason for that: only one exists. Maybach built this one-off prototype as a special request. 

Maybach Exelero. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1CrktAQ)

The car sports a twin-turbo V12 engine with a top speed of 218 miles per hour, meaning that it has the power necessary to be the Batmobile. But given the car’s incredible level of exclusivity, would Batman risk damaging it as he hunts down the Joker? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTO CHEATSHEET]

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Another exercises of Nissan in racecar creative design

FIA World Endurance Championship 2015 is expected to be much more exciting. Because, Nissan will bring a new racing car with a cool design.

Nissan GT-R LM Nismo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/16qLJEh)

The car is the Nissan GT-R LM Nismo will use Twin Turbo V6 gasoline engine with a 3.0-liter capacity and combined with the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS). With that combination is capable of producing an output of approximately 1,250 hp.

Right side view of Nissan GT-R LM Nismo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/16qLJEh)

Unlike rivals such as Porsche, Audi, and Toyota, Nissan's latest prototype car adopts the front engine and at the same front-wheel drive. Nissan even fitter wider tires to the front than the rear. Thus Nissan very confident took the podium.

Top view of Nissan GT-R LM Nismo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/16qLJEh)

This event will also be a great opportunity for Nissan to introduce their motorsport programs which are excited at this time.

So far, Nissan has announced Spaniard Marc Gene as a driver. He won Le Mans in 2009 with Peugeot, and placed second last year with Audi. A full driver lineups will be announced closer to the beginning of the racing season. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DIGITALTRENDS]

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Suzuki's legend revived

For you fans of sportbike in the '80s must be know with the Suzuki Katana GSX1100. Some time ago there's a news, if, Suzuki plans to revive this bike to heat up competition in the superbike segment.

ICON1000 New Jack. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/17iTH27)

But, by the creativity and professionalism of the ICON1000 who also known as a manufacturer of motorcycle apparel had already revived the legend figure of Suzuki Katana.

This modification is done by using a base of 1982 Katana motorcycle, and it turns out they were able to overhaul the legend's looks becomes more naughty. New look to more exotic and expressive, it named 'New Jack'. The name is taken from the name of ICON head office located in Portland.

Rear side view of ICON1000 New Jack. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/17iTH27)

It started from a futuristic headlights with LED lights. Then the fairing blended with the old style without a lot of curves and looks boxy like a sportbike figure in the '80s. The forks are provided by a CBR 954, while a 929 Fireblade threw in the clamps, and a VTR RC51 SP2 was the source of the wheels.

ICON's New Jack Katana is getting a new engine taken from the Suzuki Bandit who uses an engine of 1,200 cc. Katana typical style retained, such as rectangular lamp shell and a small fairing. To make the motorcycle still comfortable to use and appear manly, so the ICON add a special frame for highlight the hefty side of the engine.

In order to get qualified braking power and to compensate for the power emitted by the engine do not forget installed the high performance braking system of Nissin. In order to featuring more fierce sounds, the exhaust was changed to a 4-into-1 shorty which should provide quite a roar when revved hard enough.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ICON1000 | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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