Japanese being made the fastest maglev train in the World

Trains with magnetic levitation technique made in Japan managed to break the world speed record, in a trial near Mount Fuji to reach speeds of 600 kilometers per hour.

The train carrying seven cars that could even reach speeds of 603 kilometers per hour and successfully drove 600 kilometers per hour for 11 seconds. Thus operator of Central Japan Railway (JR Central) explained on Tuesday, April 21, 2015.

The speed record comes less than a week after the operator the same rail speed record of 590 kilmeter per hour, breaking the record held since 2003, reaching 581 kilometers per hour.

The maglev train on experimental track in Tsuru, west of Tokyo, in 2010. (Picture from: http://wapo.st/1GzlGdG)

Magnetic levitation tech lifted the train 10 centimeters off the rails and then move the magnetic force generated electricity. A total of 200 people gathered to witness the record-breaking speed. They cheered when the car reaches a speed of 600 kilometers per hour.

"It is very exciting. I want to get on the train. I like to see a new page of history," said an old woman to NHK as the train sped past her.

An AFP reporter who had boarded the superfast train, said he felt like he was riding an airplane. "The faster the car is going, the more stable the car. I think the quality of the train is increasing," said Endo Yasukazu. JR Central expects the railway is already fully operational in 2027 and serves Tokyo to Nagoya route as far as 286 kilometers.

With an average speed of 500 kilometers per hour, the Tokyo-Nagoya trip only takes 40 minutes or much faster than the Shinkansen bullet trains now serve the same route. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HUFFINGTON POST]

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2 Japanese creations on BMW motorcycle

BMW Motorrad Japan launched two unique motorcycles that were created as part of the Ignite Straight Six project. These custom motorcycles use the engine and frame of the BMW K 1600 GTL, and carried out by Kenji Nagai of Ken's Factory, and Keiji Kawakita of Hot-Dock Custom Cycles. The collaboration of both create custom motorcycles as a tribute to the BMW's six-cylinder 1,649 cc engine.

Kenji Nagai and Keiji Kawakita in front of their bike creations. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1z4KdVa)

The first motorcycle is the result of the work of Kawakita, named 'Juggernaut'. This bike is called the synthesis of Mad Max and imagination-the imagination of Jules Verne. He looks like coming from the future, and has a military style wrapped in dark gray paint.

Here there are the pictures of Keiji Kawakita's Juggernaut. (All pictures taken from: http://bit.ly/1z4KdVa)

 

 

And these are the pictures of Kenji Nagai creation named Ken's Factory Special. (All pictures taken from: http://bit.ly/1z4KdVa)

On the other hand, Kenji Nagai created a motorcycle called 'Ken's Factory Special'. The specialty of this bike is reflected from a minimalist design that uses aluminum components. This bike also uses a unique alloy wheels measuring 23 inches in front and 20 inches in the rear.

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 | WORLDCARFANS]

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Sightings of the forerunner 'Transformer' car

The car characters in the Transformers movie, seems to be much developed. One of them by the SAS Iris France, which has created a vehicle that resembles a Transformer car.

Iris Viséo, an electric car designed with a cabin that can be raised as high as three meters. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1aZWa35)

This is Iris Viséo, an electric car designed with a cabin that can be raised as high as three meters (9.8 ft). Not only that, with the 'ready to fight' formation, this unique car can still be used on the highway.

As reported by Autoevolution on Friday, April 24, 2015, this car seems designed as for police vehicles, given the visibility that may be generated when in a 'ready to fight' formation. This car is certainly very fitting to deal with riots.

Iris Viséo, the French electric Transformer vehicle that could be used for riots. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1aZWa35)

A glimpse of the car like a sports car in general. However, when the 'change' button is pressed, the cabin will move upwards. Not only that, the car is also equipped with a telescope to capture the distant objects.

The body of the Iris Viséo is made of polyester fiber, and according to the company, 95% of the car is recyclable. As we previously mentioned, performance is not that big considering 25 kph (15 mph) is its top speed.

On the other hand, it does have an 85 km (52 miles) autonomy with an 8 hour charging time. As for the price, this car will reportedly be sold at price of US. $48,000, equivalent to Rp.620 million. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | IRIS FRANCE | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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Volkswagen's sports car with the Ducati engine

Some time ago the famous German car manufacturer, Volkswagen (VW) had revealed will create a concept of sports car that uses an engine of Ducati motorcycles. (look the info here).

Apparently VW keep their promise this time, when presented a sports car at the Shanghai Auto Show in 2015, named 'XL Sport,' which is a sports car that uses an engine of Ducati motorcycles.

Volkswagen XL Sport in the Shanghai Auto Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Oum2qg)

VW pinned on the XL Sport an engine that is also used on the Ducati 1199 Superleggera, the two-cylinder V-twin engine that has a capacity of 1,200 cc. This machine is capable of spraying power up to 197 hp. And its transmission systems rely on a seven-speed dual clutch DSG transmission.

Right side view of Volkswagen XL Sport. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Oum2qg)

According to the German manufacturer, this car has a maximum speed of 268 kilometers per hour with acceleration from 0-100 km/h achieved in 5.7 seconds, as quoted from Indianautosblog on Sunday, April 26, 2015.

Dashboard and interior view of Volkswagen XL Sport. (Pictures from: http://bit.ly/1z47C9e and http://bit.ly/1bJgvuP)

Developed on the basis of the VW XL1, the XL Sport weighs just 890 kg thanks to its Carbon Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) fabrication. The vehicle measures 4,291 mm in length, 1,847 mm in width, 1,152 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,424 mm.

Rear side view of Volkswagen XL Sport. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1bJe8Z2)

The body design is quite futuristic because it does not use the front and rear bumper. Headlights slanted with the use of LEDs, while at the rear lights are put on the edge of the air vent.

The car cabin is dominated by a black color. There are digital panels combined with carbon fiber on the dashboard. While the seats covered by premium leather that combined with red stitching. VW XL Sport limited production, which is only 250 units. The price offered for one unit is the US. $100 thousand, or approximately Rp. 1.2 billion. Are you interested? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INDIANAUTOBLOG]

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A tiny-cute e-Scooter of Germany

Govecs, a German electric scooter manufacturer recently introduced the latest two-wheel product with a minimalist design. However, the scooter named 'GiGi' was still a concept vehicle, has not entered the production line.

Govecs GiGi is a minimalist electric scooter for urban hauls. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1bvdVYH)

Its squares design is cute, impressively like Lego toys. Therefore, this scooter is made by the manufacturer intended for daily use and short distances. Looking on the wheel rim that uses small-size that is 8 inches with wide tires. The measure is considered proportionate enough so that it can help in terms of traction.

Left side view of Govecs GiGi concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1bvdVYH)

GiGi using a 500-watt electric motor and a torque of 15 Nm. For a single charge, this scooter can reach a distance of between 30 to 40 kilometers. It takes four hours to charge the battery fully. With a long charge time, the motor is designed to be used to the office so that the battery can be recharged while the user on work.

30 kilograms scooter standard speed is 25 kilometers per hour, but can be maximized up to 35 km/h. Because there are still a concept, there is no information regarding the price of this electric scooter.

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 | GOVECS | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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A friendly car to wheelchair users

Motor vehicle, either a motorcycle or a car, today is still not friendly for persons with disabilities. If it can accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities, the costs incurred for the modification is very expensive.

The background is exactly what encourages Istvan Kissaroslaki and Stacy Zoern creating a car that is friendly to persons with disabilities, especially for those who use wheelchairs. The electric car is named "Kenguru".

Kenguru, a friendly eV to wheelchair users. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1E1VTqM)

As quoted from the Engineering on Friday, April 24, 2015, both then look for investors who want to develop this car. Finally, with a capital investment of US. $ 4 million and a processing time of up to 18 months, this car was present the first time in 2010.

Front three quarter of Kenguru. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1E1VTqM)

What makes this car very useful for wheelchair users is at the back can be opened fully. So, wheelchair users can go straight into the car through the rear section.

Steering handlebar of Kenguru. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1E1VTqM)

Most vehicles are equipped with facilities for wheelchair users still need others either to encourage or keep users from falling. While the car is not at all. On average, it takes 10 seconds to get into the car and ready to go.

Kenguru priced at between US. $20 to $25 thousand, or approximately Rp. 260 - Rp. 323 million. Reportedly, this car will be mass produced and sold this year, although it is unclear when exactly. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KENGURU | ENGINEERING.COM]

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World's First, people recovering from a rare disease due to HIV

Gene therapy trials in seven children who suffer from Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome succeed. Six of the seven children successfully cured while the other one died because of resistance herpes.

Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a rare disease that afflicts 10 infants than 1 million births. The disease is easily injured but difficult to heal, susceptible to various infections including pneumonia and autoimmune.

The lives of six boys with a deadly genetic disease have been transformed by a pioneering treatment to correct errors in their DNA, say doctors. (Picture from: http://bbc.in/1DdOCl9)

The cause of autoimmune disease is a mutation in the gene that carries the code for formation WAS protein. Mutations in the genes that make a protein that inhibits the formation of pieces of blood so that blood clotting is slow.

During this time, the only alternative treatment of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a bone marrow transplant. However, the transplant itself is difficult because it must find a donor who really fits.

Overcoming the limitations, Salima Hacein Bey Abina of the Necker Children's Hospital try to do gene therapy. He recruited 12 children with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome of Britain and France for trial. Of course, this is with the consent of the patient's parents.

In the therapy, Abina and her colleagues took the bone marrow and purifying it to obtain cells that affect the immune system. Once obtained, then she inserts the HIV genes that have been "tamed".

Cells that have been inserted by HIV genes were transplanted back into the spinal cord so that it can thrive. The therapeutic effect is conducted between the years of 2012 to 2014 was last seen for several months.

The results, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, all children in good health after treatment and their condition is improving.

Eczema, skin problems and infection susceptibility improved in 6 patients. There was no incidence of bleeding in all patients after infection. While, autoimmune also improved in 5 patients.

Daniel Wheeler, who is now 15 and from Bristol, was the first British patient who were helped thanks to gene therapy. (Picture from: http://bbc.in/1DdOCl9)

One of the patients who were helped thanks to gene therapy is Daniel Wheeler, 15 years old from Bristol. Earlier, his brother died of the same disease. Now, he could be relieved thanks to gene therapy.

Adrien Trasher of Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, as quoted by the BBC on Tuesday, saying, "I think this is very significant. This is clear evidence that an effective gene therapy approach."

However, Ian Alexander of Gene Therapy Research Unit at the Children's Medical Research Institute in Sydney, Australia, says that this is still the beginning of gene therapy. "Gene therapy is still in the infant stage and many things that were promised have not been realized," he said. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BBC | SCIENCEDAILY]

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