Is this the new BMW motorcycle will debut in Intermot?

Recently BMW Motorrad released a teaser photo of its new model based of R NineT. The model is rumored to be launched at the Intermot 2016 called the BMW R NineT Racer.

It seems BMW R NineT Racer equipped with the conventional front suspension, components and chassis belonging to the present R NineT. Only, equipped with a fairing on the cockpit and race club tail.

The new BMW R NineT Racer will debut in Intermot 2016 next week. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eRLpw)

If we traced back in May 2013, this figure is very close to the concept that was first launched at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2013 ie the BMW Concept Ninety. 

The model took the base of the greatest R90S, one of the fastest BMW product of his time, and also designed by a world's top builder Roland Sands Design.

2013 BMW Concept Ninety by Roland Sands Design. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eRM0J)

BMW Concept Ninety launched to commemorate 90th anniversary of BMW Motorrad and an icon of 40 year BMW Motorrad design. This bike is the result of BMW Motorrad design team has created an exclusive tribute to the BMW R90S as the first motorcycle equipped with optimal aerodynamic system with a slim body to become role models for other brands. 

The greatest 1973 BMW R90S. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eRMLu)

"BMW R90S back to a time when bikers are considered as social criminals, a symbol of rebellion of those who fast, noisy and wild, where it is very interesting to be discussed today," said Edgar Heinrich, head of BMW Motorrad design. 

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.... ••• [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BIKEEXIF]

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The newest VW's electric hatchback will be unveiled in Paris

Volkswagen revealed an electric car sketch that its original form will be introduced at the Paris Motor Show 2016 to be held on October 2 to 16, 2016. These five-door hatchback of VW will compete with the BMW i3 and Model 3 of Tesla Motors.

From the picture, it seems clear that the design of VW electric car was carrying the futuristic theme. It can be seen from the shape of the lights and rear roofline that extends up to the brake lights.

The newest Volkswagen electric concept looks like a Tesla crossed with a BMW i3. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eNqC3)

The absence of a conventional engine behind the front bonnet, made the car's nose became shorter and no grille used as well. The futuristic sporty impression is also visible from the use of large and modern rims. While the rear passenger door applied sliding door system.

Volkswagen CEO Matthias Muller revealed that the car is scheduled to be sold starting in 2019, and claimed to have a cruising range of 400 to 480 kilometers when its battery fully charged. The time to recharge full its batteries only takes 15 minutes.

While the engineer who makes these VW electric car, Christian Senger, explained that the cruising range of 480 km can be achieved for daily use. He adds nothing special material making up the body of this vehicle. The material is also used in vehicles marketed today.

"There is no use of radical body concept," he said, as quoted from Autoblog. Its size was equal to the Golf hatchback models currently marketed. However, since it using electric motors, make the cabin atmosphere becomes more spacious, even approaching to the Passat models.

Meanwhile the competitors BMW i3 able to accelerated from 0-50 mph in 3.5 seconds. While the battery is capable of delivering vehicles roam between 130 and 240 kilometers depending on its use. These BMW's electric car priced starting from ‎£32 thousand or approximately Rp.560 million. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG]

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Genetic modification of human embryos successfully performed for the first time

A Swedish scientist named Fredrik Lanner was able to edit the DNA in healthy human embryos for the first time. Lanner is a developmental biologist at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm has been genetically modified the healthy human embryonic using the genetic engineering tools called CRISPR-Cas9.

Genetically altering human embryos could mean big things, for better or for worse. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eMFkx)

He studied the embryos were modified during the first seven days and stopping the growth of its development in the past 14 days. In the initial two weeks, he crippling series of genes have been identified as a gene that plays an important role in normal embryonic development, hoping to help him learn more about the genes involved with infertility.

Theoretically, this research may help us better understand the role of genetics in the development of the embryo, so that it can be used to prevent certain diseases. However, some scientists are concerned, that the DNA editing could have dangerous consequences and could be at risk of entering the faulty gene into the human genome, then causing the new disease.

Fredrik Lanner (right) of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm and his student Alvaro Plaza Reyes examine a magnified image of an human embryo that they used to attempt to create genetically modified healthy human embryos. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eMGCp)

The chairman of the Center for Genetics and Society, Marcy Darnovsky also expressed her concern. According to her, the genetic modification of human embryos could bring a loss equal to the benefits.

"When genetically modifying human embryos, that means you change the genetics of all cells in the body of the fetus, future generations of humans. This change is permanent and irreversible, we do not know what would happen," said Darnovsky.

How the DNA editing technique works. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eMGOO)

Nowadays, it seems there will not be much danger as feared by scientists. Because, to make genetically engineered babies is illegal in Sweden and the use of human embryos for any kind of research also is illegal in the United States.

Additionally, Lanner also agree that more research is needed before the experimental production of genetically modified babies done, to ensure that the Darnovsky concerns not be true.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MEDICAL DAILY]

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Here's a stubborn rust on the Anvil Motociclette

This is not customization accidentally to let these motorbike rusty, but because the Anvil motorcycle maker team barely able to remove the rust from the model. So the result of custom oval tracker motorcycle model named Rusty.

Honda CB450 Twin custom named 'Rusty,' by Anvil Motociclette. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eMLaw)

The builders of Anvil Motociclette trying to resurrect the glory of Honda CB450 Twin motorcycles, which in the 1970s was able to break the dominance of the British-made motorcycles which incidentally has a larger engine capacity. Well, these 1969 Honda CB450 Twin is often beat its competitors such as BSA and Triumph in light off-road tracks in the desert areas of California, United States.

Right side view of Honda CB450 Twin custom named 'Rusty,' by Anvil Motociclette. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eMLaw)

Then, Anvil Motorcycles crew conduct the engine rebuilding, including changing crankcase in order to load a larger capacity of oil pump, so that more optimal cooling even amid competing at high speed when the enduro. 

Left side view of Honda CB450 Twin custom named 'Rusty,' by Anvil Motociclette. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eMLaw)

The original carburetor of Keihin has been replaced Dellorto products, and airbox filled with two flat air filter. While the handlebar using the flat track model, and spontaneous throttle grip, as well as the front section amended as Steve McQueen style.

Other changes, the fender under the framework and seats imitated the BSA Victor, 60 gear, direct discharge, Bitubo shockabsorber. While the tank is allowed to remain in the 1970s style and inscribed the name of Rusty, as a reminder of the team's effort which almost failed to remove the rust.

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.... ••• [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES  | ANVIL MOTOCICLETTE | MOTOBLOG.IT]

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Now turn Volkswagen to reveal e-Carfter Concept

The demands of environmentally friendly vehicles not only cater to the passenger cars, but also commercial vehicles. One evidence presented by the automotive manufacturer Volkswagen in the form of van named e-Crafter Concept.

Volkswagen e-Crafter Concept which will be electrically powered freight cars in the future. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eMNvl)

As quoted of Carscoops, these commercial vehicles using the same platform with diesel-engined Crafter van. It's just a concept car that uses electric motors powered 134 hp with a torque of 290 nm.

The electric motors of the Volkswagen e-Crafter Concept powered by 43 kWh lithium-ion batteries. To recharge up to 80 percent takes just 45 minutes. These electric van is able to roam up to a distance of 200 kilometers.

As a differentiator with conventional Crafter van, the car uses a blue exterior color with silver stickers. There's the bumper equipped with DRL LED and a newly designed grille.

Besides Volkswagen, there's another automobile manufacturers such the Mercedes-Benz who also launching electric version of Sprinter and Hyundai makes an electric-powered H350 van as well. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]

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The world's first hydrogen-powered trains be launched in Germany

The world's first hydrogen-powered passenger train is officially launched this week made by Alstom, a French transport company. These train named 'Coradia iLint' will operate without the noise and air pollution in Germany starting next year.

This eco-friendly trains scheduled to operate and serve the routes of Buxtehude-Bremervorde-Bremerhaven-Cuxhaven, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Its testing procedures will be implemented by the end of this year and access to the public will be opened in December 2017.

Coradia iLint Hydrail. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eKYxw)

The train is powered by the giant lithium ion battery. Those batteries are powered by the hydrogen fuel tank mounted on the roof of the train. These energy storage devices become the pride of the developers, because it is controlled by an intelligent energy management system. There are also plans to provide plants that produce hydrogen are needed along the train route.

How the technology works. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eKYxw)

"We will build a supply system suitable for the trains so they can refuel," said Jens Sprat, head of the department of urban transport in the company.

With the fully hydrogen tank (ie 94 kg/wagon), the trains named Hydrail can operate all day, or can cover a distance of up to 800 km with a maximum speed of 140 kph. Additionally, the Hydrail capable of carrying 300 passengers at a time, and will be fully hydrogen powered trains that serve long-distance service.

Coradia iLint Hydrail compartment atmosphere. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eKYxw)

And best of all, Hydrail only produces water vapor and carbon emission free, so it do not pollute the air. Mean, this train offers an alternative vehicle with zero emissions to replace over more 4,000 German diesel trains.

According to the German newspaper, Die Welt, the transport authorities in Lower Saxony have so far ordered 14 units of iLint trains from Alstom. If the train proved successful, it is guaranteed there will be a lot more iLint trains are milling around the area of ​​the country. Not surprisingly, because Germany is being intensively implement renewable energy use in all industry sectors. ••• [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ALSTOM | SCIENCEALERT]

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