Shortly after it was launched, various responses emerged, both pros and cons, related to the controversy over the physical appearance of the Cybertruck, the newest electric-powered pickup of Tesla. So it undeniable if the news about that becomes one of the hottest news at the end of 2019.
All-electric Tesla Cybertruck was reaping a lot of criticisms related to its unusual physical appearance. (Picture from: https://cnet.co/2XPoT50)
Yes, indeed the American well-known electric car manufacturer has recently released an electric-powered pickup that has an unusual appearance or out of the box. Besides that, the car's technical specs and statistical data about its abilities have also successfully impressed many people.
All-electric Tesla Cybertruck claimed has a payload capacity of up to 1,590 kg and a crane capacity of 6,350 kg. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2QUhQGJ)
Starting from its acceleration from 0 to 100 km per hour which can be taken in 2.9 seconds (similar to a supercar, isn't it). In addition, as quoted from Paultan.org, this pickup has a cruising range of as far as 800 kilometers, and also mentioned that it also has a payload capacity of up to 1,590 kg and towing capacity of 6,350 kg.
Interior view of all-electric Tesla Cybertruck. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2QUhQGJ)
Recently, the Cybertruck's capabilities were demonstrated directly through a video. The video was uploaded by Tesla boss Elon Musk on his tweeter account. In the video, the Tesla Cybertruck with the Ford F-150 known as one of the American most favorite pickups looks in a tug of war show.
Shortly, it was seen the Ford F-150 could not do anything after being forcibly pulled by the Tesla Cybertruck. So far Tesla has not revealed how much power or torque of the three electric motor configurations mounted on its Cybertruck so it can easily pull the F-150.
Later, Tesla claimed that since two days after being exhibited, the Cybertruck electric-powered pickup was recorded to have been ordered as many as 150 thousand units. And, if it's true. It seems Tesla's marketing strategy was succeeded in answering the consumer doubts for its Cybertruck pickup after reaping a lot of criticisms related to its controversial physical appearance.
It seems that this will also reap various responses. Moreover Ford has been reacted related to the video. Will Tesla be able to survive in the face of those storms of criticism and also managed to market its Cybertruck? Let's just wait and see. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE BARRONS | ROADSHOW | PAULTAN | THE GUARDIAN | USA TODAY]
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Recently the famous German automotive manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz showcased its newest Vision Mercedes Simplex, a concept car carried a classic hot rod-styled in a futuristic nuanced. As reported of Carscoops, the well-known German automotive manufacturer has been unveiled the Vision Mercedes Simplex concept car at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2019.
The Vision Mercedes Simplex, a concept car carried a classic hot rod-styled in a futuristic nuanced inspired by 1901 Mercedes 35 HP Simplex. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2QUUi4t)
News about this Mercedes-Benz concept car has actually been heard since mid-September 2019. It is said that the Vision Mercedes Simplex concept car was inspired by the 1901-produced classic car named the Mercedes 35 HP Simplex, which is known as a quite dominating racing car in the Nice-La Turbieracing event in France. This car is also known as the company's first car.
The Vision Mercedes Simplex comes with a monocoque frame but has no roof and windshield. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2KWTUPi)
And after 118 years, Mercedes-Benz again presented a concept model taken from the series. As a result, here's a car created in a nice color combination of white, blue and black named the Vision Mercedes Simplex wrapped in a perfect combination of classic and futuristic styles.
1901 Mercedes 35 HP Simplex, the first DMG's car used name 'Mercedes,' was developed by DMG's chief designer Wilhelm Maybach for Emil Jellinek. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/30LBd6v)
The Vision Mercedes Simplex comes with a monocoque frame but has no roof and windshield. While the car's cabin which was given an azure blue color on the floor and its seats can only accommodate two people (driver and passenger) who sat on a luxury seat made by Chesterfield. And the dashboard displays a simple classic car typical style with instrument clusters in a touch of rose gold accents.
The Vision Mercedes Simplex's cabin which was given an azure blue color on the floor and its seats. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2KWTUPi)
The exterior is given a white finish for the front and black on the back. Both of these colors are also used for the wheels. The grill design looks futuristic with some typical the company's logo filling the inside. But on the part that is shaped like a radiator in front daubed with a touch of rose gold accents and added a 3D display with 'Mercedes' writing digitally.
The Vision Mercedes Simplex's exterior is given a white finish for the front and black on the back. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2KWTUPi)
Unfortunately, there are no technical specifications of this Vision Mercedes Simplex concept, only mentioned that this is a sculpture on wheels that was made as a show-car. Through this concept, Mercedes-Benz also wants to convey a message, if they always prioritize luxury and also complementary innovations between past and future history.
And the Mercedes-Benz's chief design officer, Gorden Wagener said, "Only a strong brand like Mercedes-Benz, which is able to build a car with a blend of history and future, and the Vision Mercedes Simplex became a symbol of transformation from Mercedes-Benz which already has a strong image as a luxury car brand." *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAIMLER | CARSCOOPS | MOTOR1] Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone.
At the end of the 1940s, which was spearheaded by the appearance of a series of Vespa (Piaggio) and Lambretta (Innocenti) products which became known as the most revolutionary two-wheeled vehicle figures in the world. Piaggio and Innocenti through their scooter creations that are strong, tough, comfortable to drive and have an affordable price tag.
The 1st Yamaha scooter product launched in 1960 and named Yamaha SC-1. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2pTfMUm)
And in its development then managed to make the scooter to develop in such a way that it became a figure of two-wheeled vehicles whose existence at that time was even able to change the face of the automotive world and shake the existence of motorbikes in general.
No exception in Japan, which later also to follow the trend of scooters in the 1950s through several pioneering manufacturers such as Mitsubishi with the Silver Pigeon, then there was Fuji Heavy Industries with the Rabbit turned out to also feel the sweetness of success in the market of two-wheeled vehicles, especially scooters. Whether it's recognized or not, this also seems to inspire other Japanese manufacturers such as Yamaha Motor Company to join into the scooter segment.
At that time, Yamaha was just starting to be active in the world of the two-wheeled vehicle industry, after launching its first motorcycle product namely the Yamaha YA-1 in 1955 which was followed by a series of other models such as YD-1 & YDS-1 until 1959. And then in March 1960, the three-tuning forks-logoed motorcycle manufacturer then released a scooter product named Yamaha SC-1 and is believed to have the meaning of Yamaha Scooter 1 or the first scooter from Yamaha.
The Yamaha SC-1 is presented not as a 'trial and error' product, this can be seen with a variety of the latest technology at that time deliberately installed on this scooter by Yamaha. Then from the SC-1 scooter design, Yamaha tried to display slightly different designs and styles from the top Italian scooters such as Vespa, which at that time carried more rounded shape design with the headlight placement on the handlebar. While Yamaha presented a taper, boxier-shaped design pattern with the headlight placement on the front body (like most German and British scooter designs in the 1950s).
Then the chassis has applied a strong and sturdy monocoque chassis system. For the suspension is somewhat special, by using the single-sided suspension model on the front and rear wheels. With such those suspension system applied certainly makes it easier for its users, especially when they replace the rear wheels.
The Yamaha SC-1 scooter produced only for the Japanese domestic market (JDM) has a size that is arguably small, with a length of 1,770 mm. However, it has fairly hefty ie around 123 kg, this is due to dominantly use of the metal materials on its monocoque chassis. Then other sophisticated features that were also installed on this scooter include the use of an electric starter with the help of a dynamo in the engine.
Meanwhile, for the engine, Yamaha equips its SC-1 scooter with an air-cooled 2-stroke single-cylinder 175 cc engine. And Yamaha claimed that the engine is capable of producing power of around 10.3 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 15 Nm at 3,600 rpm. Then all those power is channeled to the rear wheel through the shaft with 2-speed manual transmission systems.
Yamaha sold its SC-1 scooters at a price tag of around ¥150,000. By the presence of the Yamaha SC-1 is apparently able to attract many consumers so that the scooter sales also reaped success in the Japanese domestic market at that time. So no wonder, if in the next following era, Yamaha Motor Company always launches its reliable scooter products to the domestic market up to worldwide.
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 | YAMAHA]
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Might be the emergence of various designs of scooters at the beginning of its development in the 1950s can be connected indirectly to the large numbers of aircraft designers who suddenly lost their jobs shortly after the 2nd World War ended. At that time many manufacturing industries were closed because many of the plants were destroyed into pieces affected by the war or as economic downturn results.
André Morin in person on one of the first advertisements for the Scootavia AMC 175 where the new hull does not have its gills of aeration of the engine. (Picture from: Motor-Collection)
The economic downturn also coincidentally resulted in also lowering the financial capabilities of a large number of European societies in the time, even making them can't afford to buy a car so that it encouraged some of them (who previously designed the aircrafts) to make a vehicle that was as reliable as a car but had more affordable price, then was born the scooter-typed vehicle.
One of the first Scootavia built models on display at the Vittorio Tessera's scooter museum in Rodano near Milan. (Picture from: Motor-Collection)
Are You still remember to Corradino D'Ascanio? An Italian gentleman who previously worked as an aeronautics expert, aircraft designer then succeeded in making the legendary scooter design for Innocenti and Piaggio that globally changed the face of the world of the automotive industries at that time.
Sales brochure of the 1948 Aerocar, a three-wheeled vehicle designed by André Morin. (Picture from: Motor-Collection)
It can't be denied, many of the scooter designers are those who originally worked in the aircraft industry as aeronautic experts, engineers, technicians, and others. So it is not surprising that many of the designs and use of materials inspired by the world of the aircraft industries.
The Scootavia AMC 175 shown off at the 1952 Paris Salon de l'Auto. (Picture from: CyberMotorcycle)
This is not much different from a scooter produced by a French manufacturer called Scootavia. This French scooter brand founded by André Morin. He known as an aeronautical engineer who has a passion for engineering and design was unmistakable, even at a young age. It made him able to work in the design office of Devoite Arado and Farman in Paris on a seaplane project capable of crossing the Atlantic.
The 1950 Scootavia usesthe Ydral's 125 cc engine, combined with the 4-speeds manual transmission system. (Picture from: CyberMotorcycle)
Shortly after the war ended, he designs a single-seat airplane that leaves due to a lack of means. Then in 1947, he started in the construction of automotive wheels rims removable light alloy. It continues from the wheel to the microcar in 1948, he designed a three-wheeled vehicle named Aerocar dressed with dural sheets or plastic but the project was unsuccessful in the market, due to considered too expensive at the time.
The 1951 Scootavia usesthe AMC's four-stroke 175 cc engine, combined with the 4-speeds manual transmission system. (Picture from: CyberMotorcycle)
After the Aerocar project stalled, then in 1949, he switched to the scooter project which was named Scootavia. The Scootavia name is taken from the combination of the words of Scoot from 'scooter,' and Avia from 'plane.' Most of the scooter design was inspired by the Bernardet A48 scooter had been launched a year earlier. The construction of the Scootavia scooter-designed by André Morin is entirely using light alloy materials, apart from precisely this large fixed nose welded sheet.
Sales brochure of the Scootavia AMC 175. (Picture from: CyberMotorcycle)
Scootavia were luxurious and innovative scooters fitted initially with the Ydral's 125 cc engine, it first time advertised in 1949 then started to production probably early in 1950. In 1951 there was a design change along with a new engine, the AMC's four-stroke 175 cc combined with the 4-speeds manual transmission system.Then there was an association with M. Petigat, who made the scooter under license from 1952 until the end of production in 1954.
1950 Scootavia Tripousse on display at the Lane Motor Museum. (Picture from: LaneMotorMuseum)
During the manufacturer's production period, it is known that the company has been built approximately 140 units of scooters and only 18 units known to exist today including a very rare (and possibly one-off) triporteur styled vehicle, the Scootavia Tripousse.
André
Morin (87 yo.) in December 2010 posed along with his two scooter-creations, the Scootavia AMC
175 (left) and the Scootavia 125 (right). (Picture from: Scootavia.Over-blog)
Scootavia ended production in 1956 and Morin went back to his aviation roots, designing light aircraft, the M31, M81, and last and better-known creation, the M85 were offered to homebuilders for construction.😢 The plans are still available for purchase today. André Morin pensioned in 1982.
Seem the supercar development will continue including by creating supercar concepts to compete in the virtual racing through the GranTurismo game on the PlayStation 5 platform. In this case, there're many world-renowned automotive manufacturers have been participated in those virtual races by making their best virtual car concepts. But frequently after making a virtual version car, then the manufacturer immediately makes it into a real-functioned car, can be driven by and even be produced in limited numbers.
Lamborghini V12 Vision GT concept revealed at the 2019 Gran Turismo Championships in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2rpBK1P)
Now Lamborghini seems also interested to take part in enlivening the virtual racing event. This was seen after some time ago the Italian manufacturer displayed a teaser image of its latest supercar mentioned as a supercar was specifically created to take part in that virtual racing event and given the name of Lamborghini V12 Vision Gran Turismo.
The single-seater-influenced Lambo's concept will be only available to drive virtually on Gran Turismo Sport in Spring 2020. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2rpBK1P)
Although, previously from the teaser image that has been released, it could only be seen a picture of a supercar's part that is estimated to be a spoiler and diffuser found on the rear. But then the real supercar figure was shown off by the raging bull logoed automotive manufacturer at an event called the 2019 Gran Turismo Championships World Finals, held on November 24, 2019, in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Lamborghini V12 Vision GT concept has a large wing housing a significant Y-taillight dominating the rear. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2rpBK1P)
According to Lamborghini, the supercar carries Lamborghini's distinctive DNA design and futuristic traits focus on an iconic single centerline and silhouette while emphasizing a single-seater layout, in its virtual form uses the powertrain from Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 which able to spew power up to 807 horsepower.
This virtual supercar has a sophisticated aerodynamic system while integrating performance surfaces and mind-blowing design, this can be seen from a large wing housing a significant Y-taillight dominating the rear (this part had seemed on the teaser image), the main body disconnected from the fenders, then there's a theme inspired by Lamborghini Marzal in the side windows and also the typical Lamborghini Y-signature for both front and rear lights.
Theoretically, the cabin concept allows the driver to enter the car from the front, like the canopy of a jet fighter. All controls come via the unique steering wheel, with all information projected onto the windscreen.
Even when there was a rumor mentioned that the Italian manufacturer will produce this supercar on a limited number later, but it was denied by the manufacturer. Furthermore explicitly, the Italian company says, that the Vision Gran Turismo projects isn't intended to preview any production model, and has been treated as an opportunity for designers to explore future themes. So it's clear, a real-life version won't be built.
The video below shows a row of cars from several world-renowned automotive manufacturers that have been competed virtually on the Gran Turismo Sport through the PlayStation platform in 2016.
And the single-seater-influenced Lambo's concept will be only available to drive virtually on Gran Turismo Sport in Spring 2020. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LAMBORGHINI | FORBES | AUTOCAR]
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