A Sweden automotive manufacturer Volvo proved its ability to make the high powered truck by presenting the tractor head called The Iron Knight. The truck was not used to pull the goods, but to break the speed record on a straight track in northern Sweden.
Volvo's 2400hp Iron Knight breaks truck speed records. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dWe7M)
Although it weighs 4.5 tons, The Iron Knight managed to devour a straight track as far as 500 meters in 13.71 seconds at an average speed of 131.29 kilometers per hour. When tested on the track 1,000 meters, the racing tractor head reaches an average speed of 169 kph with a time of 21.29 seconds.
"Specialists from several departments of Volvo Truck work together to develop a truck with unsurpassed performance. Apart from the basic power of the Volvo Truck engine, which is the heart and soul of The Iron Knight, we build it seriously," says Olof Johansson, a technician of Volvo Trucks as quoted of Carscoops on Friday, August 26, 2016.
Rear side view of Volvo's 2400hp Iron Knight. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dWe7M)
The Iron Knight equipped with a mid-mounted Volvo diesel engine with a capacity of 13,000 cc with four turbocharged and water-cooled intercooler. Total power output reached up to 2,400 hp with a maximum torque of 6,000 nm. Those engine combined with a slick-shifting dual clutch transmission system.
The tractor head is designed like a racing car with a protective frame in the cabin to the rear. As for the outer appearance looks simple with a combination of the line on the left-right sides. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]
Pyramid of Giza is often a topic of conversation, but it does not mean it was the largest in the world. The Great Pyramid of Cholula which has the title as the world's largest pyramid. The pyramid is a temple relic of the ancient Aztec in Puepla, Mexico.
Locals knew it as the 'Tlachihualtepetl' (or 'man-made mountains'). It stood as tall as 66 meters (216 feet) wide 450 meters (1,475 feet). the Great Pyramid of Cholula has a size four times larger base of Giza and the volume is twice as large. The archaeologists still do not know who built the mysterious complex, but it is believed the pyramid was built at some point around 300 BC.
The Great Pyramid of Cholula starts at these walls and finished at the tip of the hill. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dWn9P)
As reported by Zaria Gorvett for the BBC, the pyramid was probably built with adobe (kind of bricks made of burned slurry) for six feature layers above it.
The ancient Aztecs most likely use the Great Pyramid of Cholula as a place of worship about 1,000 years before moving to a smaller nearby new location. Before it was replaced by a newer structure, the pyramid painstakingly decorated with insects red, black, and yellow.
Tourists climbing the steps at the base of the Great Pyramid of Cholula, give an insight into its scale. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dWn9P)
"The pyramid began to be abandoned around 7th or 8th century AD," said David Carballo, an archaeologist from Boston University. And the pyramid was not discovered until the early 1900s, when the locals started to build a nearby psychiatric hospital.
Until about the 1930s, the archaeologists began to uncover the pyramid, creating a series of tunnels that stretches 8 kilometers (5 miles) in length to give them access. Now, more than 2,300 years after the initial construction, the site has become a tourist destination
Then, why the largest pyramid in the world is often overlooked? It could be because the giant structure is actually hidden under layers of trees, making it look more like a natural mountain than as a place of worship. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | IFLSCIENCE]
In this world a lot of creative people are always able to make something that looks useless into something that has a high artistic value. For example, some time ago we talked about an Italian artist named Gianluca Ferrerini who has made the miniature vehicles of the sewing machine parts.
This is an amazing motorcycle model made from parts of watches. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dbVzR)
After some time ago, I surfing in the internet and have always found the miniature motorcycle made from the watch parts. Make me curious about it, then tried to find out more about these quite unique artworks.
Dan Tanenbaum and some of his miniature motorcycle sculptures. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dbVxy)
Well, this time we talk about the miniature motorcycles which were created by a Toronto-based talented sculptor named Dan Tanenbaum since 2010. It is no exaggeration to say that the motorcycle models are really extraordinary and unique. As if this bike can run, not by the machine but because it is made from parts of the vintage watch parts.
The motorcycle models have average length size of 6 to 8 inches long and 3 to 5 in high. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dbVxy)
These motorcycle models have an average length of 6 to 8 inches as well as 3 to 5 inches in height and is sold at a price of £700 or approx Rp.1.2 million. From the model results, we could see how detailed the miniature motorcycles were made with almost all parts of the motorcycles were there.
Amazing level of detail at this motorcycle can be seen in this picture. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dbVzR)
He also said that it takes 40 to 50 hours to construct one piece of the miniature motorcycle. The artist said he did not have too much problem finding an appropriate watch parts because knowing that the parts used to be found in the trash bin. (Wanna see another Dan Tannembaum works.)
Parts consists of 50 different watches per motorcycle model. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dbVzR)
Currently, Dan Tanembaum had a lot of orders to create the miniature motorcycles from around the world. Furthermore, he said that the UK and Europe is actually the largest market for his miniature motorbikes. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WATCH PARTS MOTORCYCLES | LAUGHING SQUID]
Who says Porsche only good at making sports cars only. The renowned Stuttgart-based automotive manufacturer have ever built a formidable war vehicles called 597 Jagdwagen (means 'hunting car') long before Mercedes-Benz created the G-Class.
Porsche produced the 597 Jagdwagen in between 1955-1958 with limited use for the military purposed of German Army. In terms of design, Ferdinand Porsche as the originator of 597 much affected by the Volkswagen Kübelwagen with the appearance and performance improvements.
Left side view of 1957 Porsche 597 Jagdwagen. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1da7HD)
As quoted from CarMag, Ferdinand Porsche made more higher door sill, then add stabilizer bars. The car carrying the four-cylinder air-cooled rear mounted engine. The machine is capable of producing a maximum power of 50 hp and makes the car drive up to a maximum speed of 100 km/h (62 mph). At the off-road terrain, the car is also capable of being able to climb gradients up to 65%, while the monocoque body was also fairly buoyant, making it semi-amphibious.
Dashboard view of 1957 Porsche 597 Jagdwagen. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1da7HD)
Porsche had difficulty to produce the 597 in large scale due to the high manufacturing costs, and only able to made 71 units in three years. As result, the Jagdwagen never was put into production. Of that total, 49 units made available for public.
Rear side view of 1957 Porsche 597 Jagdwagen. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1da6OS)
And one unit of the remaining 597 Jagdwagen will be auctioned by Bonhams at the Goodwood Revival, in September 9, 2016. Estimated the car produced in 1957 to fetch around of £200 thousand or approximately Rp.3,47 billion. Are you interested? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARMAG.CO.ZA]
Early last year, the Italian neurologist, Sergio Canavero shocked the world when he announced it would conduct the first human head transplant in the world. The operation is scheduled in December 2017, with volunteers Valery Spiridonov, a Russian computer scientist.
So, how the preparation development of the transplant surgery? Canavero had scheduled to announce more details about this controversial operation in September. Meanwhile, Spiridonov, willing to speak about the operation to be lived.
Valery Spiridonov, from Russia, agreed to become the first ever human head transplant patient last time. Speaking at a press conference he said his surgeon, Dr Sergio Canavero, will reveal more about the procedure on September. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dWXUn)
"I continue to dialogue with Canavero, we exchanged information, and as far as I know, he was preparing an announcement about this operation this September," he said.
Spiridonov suffering a rare motor neuron disease known as Werdnig-Hoffmann disease, also called spinal muscular atrophy which causes the sufferer experienced difficulty of moving, breathing and swallowing. Most people with this disease die in their first years, but Spriridonov included in 10 percent of people are able to survive until adulthood.
He admitted that his family fully supports his decision to become the first man to undergo the operation and said, "If you want something accomplished, you have to participate in it."
"I fully understand the risk of the operation. We could not even imagine the worst thing that will happen. I'm afraid I can not live long enough to see the operation was carried out on others," he said. However, Spiridonov want to try a chance to have a new body before his disease kills him.
Spiridonov who is also a scientist, recently presented the autopilot system on a wheelchair at a conference in Moscow. The project, called Clever Chair was developed to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities.
He said that, unlike the head of transplant surgery to be lived, the Chair Clever project is intended to be used by a wide audience. "I want to help as many people with technologies that do not cause doubt and debate," he said. However Spiridonov hoped, at least his project and Canavero can be complementary.
Details of the operation has not been announced, but Canavero have outlined how the operation is run. Patients will receive a healthy donor body coming from brain dead patients. The patient's head will be cooled to a temperature of minus 15 degrees Celsius. After that, the patient's head and donor simultaneously be separated from the spinal cord using ultra sharp blades. The patient's head is then connected to the donor's body using polyethylene glycol compounds to connect the end of the spinal cord.
Patients will be in a coma for about a month to prevent any movement, while the spine will be stimulated with electrodes to strengthen the neural connections. Canavero predict that the patients will be able to walk within a year after surgery.
Although the plan at first glance seem ready and mature, but still there is the ethical implications that must be faced by Canavero and his team. In an interview with Xinhua news agency, Alberto Delitala, president of the Italian Society of Neurosurgery, said, "Our position is very clear, the central theme of the scientific method states that all new techniques must be based on a test experiment that has been submitted to the international scientific community before being applied to human. While Canavero never managed to prove that he succeeded to transplant the head of the animal."
"If Canavero really have found a breakthrough technique in reconnecting the spinal cord, why he did not apply to people with spinal cord injuries before transplanting the head? In my opinion, the proposal of Canavero on the human head transplants is fantasy that is not possible at this time," he continued.
Apart from that there are pros and cons, if the operation is successful, this pioneering procedure may provide new hope for thousands of crippled and disabled people. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILY MAIL]
Driverless technology or autonomous vehicle more developed in four or more wheels, but not many are applying to two-wheeled vehicles. One reason is the high degree of difficulty. However, a product called 'Cyclotron' prove that motorcycles can be made drove by itself to a destination. Although only limited to the design, but the technology is applied to the Cyclotron very sensible to be implemented into mass production.
Cyclotron, a self-driving motorcycle concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dWTwm)
The Cyclotron made by a Canadian engineer, Charles Bombardier, and a freelance industrial designer at the Indian Institute of Science named Ashish Thulkar. The design is inspired by the science fiction movie 'Tron' and C1 self-balancing motorcycle of Lits Motor. So no wonder if the design becomes very futuristic.
Although tangible motorcycles able to accommodate two passengers sitting in the cabin. In contrast to the motorcycle in general where the rider sits back to passengers, at the Cyclotron both will sit facing each other.
From here it is known that Cyclotron designed as a self-driving motorcycle. The passengers stayed seated and the vehicle is going to take them to the destination. They also do not have to worry about the motorbike will fall.
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Cyclotron runs used electric motor and would recharge with wireless power transfer. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dWTwm)
As quoted of the Wired, Charles Bombardier explained that the bike can be kept in balance thanks to the application gyroscope technology. Even when the motorcycle stopped, passengers do not need to lower the foot to the ground because the Cyclotron will not fall.
"Two passengers can sit facing each other, can relax, chit-chat, could be more to know each other," says Charles.
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 | WIRED]
