Thursday, June 30, 2011
Fully Charged YASA motors episode 23 [video]
In this episode of Fullycharged Robert Llewellyn makes a quick visit to the YASA motor works to see their developments in electric motor design and construction.
Hybrid rally car banned for being too fast [video]
What has been called the “world’s greenest rally car” has been kicked out of its championship because it’s too fast. The gasoline-electric Honda Insight hybrid, which competes in Britain’s Formula 1000 rally championship, has been asked to withdraw following concerns from rival competitors that it has an unfair advantage, after dominating the 2011 series with two wins and a second place from the first three rounds.
The car, which uses a tuned gasoline-electric hybrid system to give it more power and better fuel efficiency, has been developed by the Oaktec team from Lancaster over a six-year period using the low-emission Honda car as a base. The developments of the green technology have been so successful that the eco-car, which can return 2.8 L/100 km when driven slowly, has blown away a field of conventional rally cars to gain a 19-point championship lead after just three rallies.
The championship organizers phoned the Oaktec team to request that it stand down from the series and compete the car in a higher class to appease rival competitors. The team has agreed to the demand and will now look to race in other classes.
“It was a bit of a shock when I got the call as, after six years of hard work ,we finally had our chance for a bit of glory,” says Oaktec boss Paul Andrews. “But I fully understand the perspective of the organizers and their wish not to spoil the sport for the other drivers. Formula 1000 is a great championship and they were really supportive by allowing us to compete with these new hybrid technologies in their rallies and we always agreed that if we had a clear advantage we would step aside.
“It’s a shame it had to happen mid-season, but it’s the risk you face in going against the grain and trying something radical. If it fails, no one notices; if it’s successful, you have an unfair advantage. I think our project has made people realize that there is a real future for genuinely green technologies in motorsport and other leisure activities.”
To prove the eco-credentials of the tuned Honda hybrid system, Oaktec entered the rally car in a fuel economy competition and returned 3.45 L/100 km, beating the next best car, a small diesel, by almost a litre per 100 km. It has regularly returned less than 2.8 L/100 km in testing and has ultra-low CO2 emissions, yet uses the same combination of efficient engine, batteries and electric motor to win rallies.
In addition, the car is unique in motorsport because it uses a continuously variable transmission developed by Bosch, who also sponsor the car.
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MINI Inspired by Goodwood Priced at £41,000
MINI Inspired by Goodwood SpecificationsMini has come with a Special Edition car i.e, MINI Inspired by Goodwood, this model was unveiled at the Shanghai International Auto Show held in April.
The MINI Inspired by Goodwood combines Rolls Royce luxury with the Mini driving experience.
MINI Inspired by Goodwood is Priced at £41,000 (US $70,700). The production of Limited Edition Mini Inspired by Goodwood is 1000-Units.
The booking of Mini Inspired by Goodwood starts from Thursday and the first car will be delivered in Britain in March 2012.
The features of MINI Inspired by Goodwood
*High quality materials and craftsmanship.
*Roll Royce specific wood (Walnut Burr) on the dash board & door handle,cashmere roof linings,sun visors and rear storage tray, deep-pile lambwool foot mats and the exclusive Cornsilk color throughout the interior.
*Standard features Adaptive headlights,Park Distance Control, Automatic Air conditioning, Onborad computer,Satellite Navigation system and Audio system with satellite Radio.
The MINI Inspired by Goodwood is boosted with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder twin-turbocharged engine with an output power of 184HP horsepower.
17" Inch multi spokes light weight alloy-wheels, Rolls Royce's Diamond Black metallic finish for the body of the Mini.
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Comparison of the BMW X3 First Generation and Second Generation
The first generation was launched in 2004 and has sold over 614,824 units worldwide. He is at once an SUV BMW's most lots sold. The second generation began production on 20 November 2010.
Gasoline and diesel
For the generation-2, BMW Indonesia offers two versions of the machine, namely a 3.0 liter gasoline twin-turbocharger equipped with direct injection technology. This type is called the xDrive35i and is the most luxurious version. Meanwhile, the diesel version is named xDrive20d. This version 4-cylinder engine with common rail technology, turbocharger, piezoelectric injectors and is offered in two variants, namely the Executive and Business.
It uses motion SUV AWD system (All-Wheel Drive) full-time with dynamic traction control. That is, either on a smooth road and off-road, four wheel operated directly by transmission. The typical transmission STEPTRONIC BMW X3 uses. The latest version uses a comparison of 8-gear acceleration. The operation simply by pushing the lever shifter to the front and back! Shifter model similar to that used in other BMW models, Series 5 and Series-7.
Other standard equipment is cornering brake control (CBC), dynamic brake control (DBC), rain brake support, fading compensation, Hill-start assistant, hill descent control (HDC), and electric hand brake plus monitor the distance to the object in front and rear car when parking. In addition to making this SUV a secure and comfortable when accelerated, these features also make the security level is guaranteed. In addition, these features are also very easy working drivers, including in difficult circumstances. For example, when stopped on the hill (with the use of HDC).
Exterior
At first glance, somewhat difficult to distinguish the X3 and the Gen-1 Gen-2 this. The reason, BMW does not make a revolutionary design change and remain with the transition. In fact, the exterior changes thoroughly. Changes to the front there is the grille, bumpers, headlights, side sepakbor front, and hood. At the rear, there are differences on the glass door, a combination lamp design, the rear door, bumper, and exhaust tip. Especially on the gasoline engine, the second generation there are two exhaust tip. The combination lamp design (rear) All-New X3 is the same as that used in other recent BMW models, the layered design (clearly visible when the light is on). From the side, the differences seen in the design of the wheel (wheel) and a line along the side of the vehicle. In the latest version, the side-line starting from the front sepakbor and forwarded to the front door so as to form a straight line with the center of the door handle, door, and taillights. In the first generation, the side-line of this body is above the door handle. Door handle design is also more stylish and exclusive.
New Hyundai i40 Wagon
Hyundai i40 Wagon this, said will carry the new engine 1.7-liter 4-cylinder turbo diesel with CO2 emissions of only 113 g / km. Indeed, Hyundai of Korea itself has not leaked, but Voloster 1.6-liter gasoline engine and 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with direct injection, into consideration.
Hyundai i40 i45 will complement the offer of wagons for those who need practicality. This announcement is a good news for fans of Hyundai who eagerly awaits the arrival of i40.
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA Auto Car Wallpaper
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA Auto Car Wallpaper
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA Auto Car Wallpaper
New Mercedes C63 AMG 2012
New Mercedes C63 AMG is normal engined V8 with a capacity of 6.2 liters. Then, AMG her heart upgrde the engine in two versions for different country markets. The first version for the European market power 487HP equipped with acceleration 0-100 km traveled 4.4 seconds and maximum speed of 280 km per hour. Medium standard model, maximum power with only 457HP 600Nm peak torque.
The second version of the American market for standard power 451 HP has been increased to 481 HP with torque of 443lb-ft. maximum speed the same as European spec. Besides the engine, AMG also modify the three-link front suspension with separate and rear suspension independent multi-link model. Then, the four-wheel camber is made more negative with the rate freeze system after high-performance front disc replaced the composite material. Display Mercedes-Benz C63 looks more sporty after a touch with bodykit, including front splitter, rear diffuser, rear spoiler and carbon fiber hood replaced aluminum material.
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