Most people do not dream of their bike running on a diesel heart especially after the abysmal failure of the Royal Enfield Taurus bike which was launched in India a few years back. Diesel engines are thought of as high maintenance, oil dripping and noisy beasts of engines. But, in the world of engines today, diesel engines have proved to be more cleaner, powerful and fuel efficient than their petrol counterparts.
Today as we know, Germany’s Neander Motors has been producing a cruiser bike running on a 1,340 cc turbocharged parallel-twin diesel engine which designed to dramatically lower vibration. The engine has given hope to the bike world and is claiming as the world’s first turbo-diesel production motorcycle. The very first production unit had been displayed at the international motorcycle show "Mondial du Deux-Roue" in Paris 2007.
Front three quarter of Neander Turbo-Diesel motorcycle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1h4lI2M)
The engine displaces 1,340 cc with an output of 112 hp at 4,200 rpm and 214 N.m of torque at 2,600 rpm. Acceleration is 0-60 in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of approximately 220 kph or 140 mph. The engine is an air and oil cooled vertical twin cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead cams and common rail injection. It is turbocharged with an intercooler. The transmission is a 6 speed with belt final drive.
The engine displaces 1,340 cc with an output of 112 hp at 4,200 rpm and 214 N.m of torque at 2,600 rpm. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1h4lI2M)
The most unique feature of the engine are the twin counter rotating crankshafts with 2 connecting rods per piston, which, according to Neander, virtually eliminates the vibration you would expect, not only because it's a diesel but also from the vertical twin configuration. The pistons both move up and down in unison. Technically, it's extremely interesting and seems like it should do the job. We'll have to wait for an independent road test to verify how well it actually works.
Left side view of Neander Turbo-Diesel motorcycle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1h4lI2M)
The motorcycle itself has a 75 inch wheelbase and is 98 inches in overall length. Rake is a leisurely 56 degrees. Seat height is only 26 inches making it easy to comfortably plant your feet and weight is 650 pounds. Range with 3.7 gallons of diesel fuel is approximately 186 miles which yields about 50 mpg (4.5 l/100 km), perhaps a bit less than you would expect until you consider the power and weight of the motorcycle and considering the engine is of their own design.
Rear side view of Neander Turbo-Diesel motorcycle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1h4lI2M)
The other unique design feature are the twin 41 mm front fork tubes, that is, 2 tubes on each side. I'm not sure whether they all perform the same function or if suspension duties are somehow divided between the pairs but, in any case, it gives the Neander a very unique look.
Will this be the first of many turbo diesel motorcycles to begin production with other companies joining in or one of only a few? Time will tell us
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 VRIOUS SOURCES | NEANDER MOTORS | THE KNEESLIDERS]
Shanghai-based car manufacturers, Youxia make the electric cars that would be a competitor to Tesla. A sedan, named Youxia X is powered by the electric motors that able to spewed the power up to 348 hp and torque of 440 nm. Cars can roam up to 460 kilometers on a single charge (depending on battery capacity).
Youxia X is a new Electric Super Sedan from China. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KyzTqD)
So
that was quoted from Carnewschina on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. The plan
of the car began to enter the production line in 2016 and sold in 2017. The car's front view is a glimpse of the same with Tesla, but put forward a futuristic impression. Its front grille is a screen that can display multiple images. Youxia itself is a Chinese name for a superhero in in the 'Knight Rider' television series.
The idea to make Yuoxia electric cars came from Huang Xiuyuan who was also a fan of 'Knight Rider'. While the 'X' is inspired from a dream that he experienced in 2014. Huang then formed a team of 50 experts and designers to create a futuristic electric car. This car is claimed to accelerate from 0-100 kilometers per hour in 5.6 seconds.
Yuoxia X will be priced at 200 thousand to 300 thousand yuan (Rp.434,8 million to Rp. 652.3 million). This car will compete with the Tesla Model S. However Youxia X price tag of going under the Tesla Model S. One reason, this eco-friendly cars receive an incentive of 90 thousand yuan from the Chinese government. And Yuoxia stating that the price could increase its competitiveness with Tesla. ***[EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARNEWSCHINA | ETEKNIX]
GreeanTeam is a group of students of Stuttgart University, Germany that has managed to break the Guinness World Record by creating the fastest electric-powered cars in the world.
The GreenTeam car was built by a team of 40 students at Stuttgart University in Germany. Some of the engineers who have been involved in the project are pictured above on the day of the record attempt. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1MyKtAZ)
As quoted from Daily Mail, the car is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 1.779 seconds or 0.006 seconds faster than the previous record.
The car was driven by student Priska Schmid (pictured) at the Jade Weser Airport Airport in northern Germany. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1MyKtAZ)
Car with a design resembling the F-1 car was capable of producing 100 kW with four-wheel drive system and using battery-powered 6.62 kWh. With the weight of the vehicle about 160 kilograms, the ratio between power and weight of this car is 1.6 kg/kW.
The team have used the latest battery technology and composite materials to reduce the weight of their car, allowing them to shave 0.006 seconds off the previous world record. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1MyKtAZ)
And their vehicle boats a sophisticated suspension, all wheel drive, electric and mechanic braking and a full body aerodynamics package.
To achieve time of 1.779 seconds, the GreenTeam made several experiments in the Jade Weser Airport. Finally, when driving by Priska Schmid can achieved the fastest time in the name of Greenteam of Stuttgart University. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GREENTEAM UNI STUTTGART | DAILY MAIL]
Victory Motorcycles, one of the famous American motorcycle manufacturer for the first time introduced the electric motorcycle for their fans. The products named 'Empulse TT'.
The motorcycle was first designed by the electric motorcycle division of Polaris and will be present in the global market and use the Victory brand.
Victory design done in Empulse TT generates a motor sport with slimmer dimensions. In addition, its frame structure part uses aluminum with the beams framework model and follow the superbike standardization.
In order to give high stability and maximum kickback, adjustable suspension system uses models inverted fork joint use of aluminum wheels.
As quoted Autoevolution on Thursday, July 30th, 2015, Victory put an electric engine with a power source that uses a lithium ion battery with 10.4 kWh power and can be fully recharged in less than four hours.
While the peak power of this motor is 54 hp with torque reaching the amount of 82.8 nm, but Victory claims this electric motorcycle has a maximum speed of up to 160 kilomter per hour.
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 | AUTOEVOLUTION]
American famous car manufacturer, Ford in collaboration with BraunAbility, the manufacturer of special vehicles for wheelchair users making special Mobility Crossover Vehicle (MXV).
BraunAbility to do some changes to the basic car to meet the needs of persons with disabilities. From the outside, the MXV looked dashing as the car body is covered with camouflage motif like military vehicles.
On the left and right sides of the body, there are MXV orange sticker. In order to facilitate access to the cabin, the middle door is replaced using the sliding door. When the door opened automatically going down a ground floor of a metal plate material for entry wheelchair users. A lamp mounted below the B pillar to illuminate the floor at night.
The interior is only provided three seats, two at the front and one on the left side of the back. This is done to expand the capacity of the cabin. In addition, there is a hook to position the wheelchair does not move when the vehicle is in the position of the road.
The MXV built based on the 2016 Ford Explorer. The car for the disabled will be mass produced in Winamac. Although not known official price, MXV will go on sale at 200 BraunAbility's dealers in September 2015. Similarly, as quoted from Worldcarfans on Sunday, July 26, 2015.
Later the first MXV will be donated to the United States Army veteran named Mike Delancey. He was injured and disability after being shot while on duty in the Iraq war in 2006. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WORLDCARFANS]
They said, get ready stunned with the performance of the most powerful V8 engine. Its aerodynamic system is also very supportive the performance in terms of the car control. The chassis structure is believed to be made of eleven kinds combinations of aluminum alloy mixed magnesium. It is to produce lighter weight but still present optimum chassis stiffness up to 23%.
Interior and dashboard view of Ferrari 488 Spider. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1gl0KMV)
The intelligence level of this 488 Spider resembles a Scuderia Formula 1 thanks to the application of SSC2 Side Slip Angle Control System. The acceleration in bends is more steady up to 12%, especially starting out corners.
The new Ferrari roadster with a folding hard-top model is presented with a unique side glass that can be adjusted to three positions. Reportedly, its folded roof can take up to 14 seconds thanks to the RHT (Retractable Hard Top) system. Compared to a classic soft-top, the RHT is 25 kg lighter and ensures greater comfort.
For the engine, it still share with the 488 GTB ie a twin turbo V8 that has a capacity of 3,902 cc. The power claims is reach up to 670 hp at 8,000 rpm and torque of 760 Nm at 3,000 rpm. And the car acceleration from 0 to 100 kph takes 3 seconds only! Unfortunately, there's no detail about the price. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GTSPIRIT]
Volkswagen (VW) will plunge into a segmented market with the launch of the scooter were sold starting next year. However, this new vehicle named 'Last Mile Surfer' is not a car or a motorcycle, but a light transport vehicles.
The main objective of this three-wheeled scooter is serves as a vehicle to bring the driver to and from where they had parked the car. Or at least would 'interfere' Segway's popularity as a heavyweight player in this segment.
The Last Mile Surfer scooter has a weight of 24.2 lbs or the equivalent of 11 kg. The advantage of this scooter can be folded and stored in the car trunk. When you want to use, simply raise the arms control in the middle and the driver can control the direction and speed.
Volkswagen Last Mile Surver scooter is part of a new strategy to expand operations into different mobility platforms. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Ky1zMh)
Its power supplied from the electric motor that gets the power from lithium-ion batteries. No data about the maximum speed and mileage. Predictable, the battery capable of carrying the scooter as far as 12 miles in human walking speed.
Reportedly, Last Mile Surfer will be priced at under €1,000, or about Rp.14,81 million. Unfortunately, VW did not give more details of whether the scooter will be sold globally, or only for certain markets such as Europe and the United States.
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 | DIGITAL TRENDS]
Today as we know, Germany’s Neander Motors has been producing a cruiser bike running on a 1,340 cc turbocharged parallel-twin diesel engine which designed to dramatically lower vibration. The engine has given hope to the bike world and is claiming as the world’s first turbo-diesel production motorcycle. The very first production unit had been displayed at the international motorcycle show "Mondial du Deux-Roue" in Paris 2007.
