Here she is, the first Indonesian-made e-Scooter

After a long wait, the electric motorcycle made in Indonesia has finally officially launched under the name 'GESITS' or 'Garasindo Electric Scooter ITS.' 

And then the electric motorcycle made by ITS (Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya) in cooperation with Garansindo Inter Global Co.Ltd. will perform a series of tests before entering the production line next year and go on sale in 2018.

The first Indonesian electric scooter named Gesits. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1a3gAs)

Here's an infographic in Bahasa Indonesia depicting the figure of the first Indonesian electric scooter. 

We'll wait for further news.... (Wanna see previous article). 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 | DETIK OTO]

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3D sensor makes the Industrial robots so friendly

Norwegian researchers are trying to help avoid a collision in the industrial workplace by developing a series of algorithms that make the robot arm adapted to objects moving in a matter of milliseconds.

A team at the independent research organization called SINTEF in Norway combines an industrial robot arm with existing 3D sensor helps the robot to detect objects around him. This sensor sends the data to a computer that processes the data and the information was then sent back to the robot arm that move quickly if it is to be on a collision course.

Researcher Marianne Bakken attempting to get close and personal with an orange robot arm – moving in all directions to try to get the robot to collide with her. But it manages to avoid her every time. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ZwOaA)

According to the SINTEF team, along with the existed industrial robots which usually have a weighs several tons and is usually in the annex networking, calculating the movement updates can take a matter of seconds.

As demonstrated the teamwork, Øystein Hov Holhjem, a SINTEF researcher put the arm on the side of a sensitive robot arm and turns the robot was moving slowly in the other direction.

"I can put my hand here and the robot will react quickly," as he told to Reuters in a robot's skill performance. "This robot can plan a new route of the current position along the direction in less than 20 milliseconds."

According to Reuters, the SINTEF team is currently planning to sell this concept to the industrial sector. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SINTEF | REUTERS]

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Peek Tokyo's wild Bōsōzoku styled Lamborghini cars

Some time ago, Gordon Cheng, an exotic cars hunter managed to infiltrate into a parking lot in Tokyo. In the hidden location holds many of the modified Lamborghini cars.

According to Cheng, those supercars modified with the unusual style called as Bōsōzoku style, which is a wild and rebellious style. As quoted of Wikipedia, Bōsōzoku or 'violent running gang' is a Japanese subculture associated with motorcycle clubs and gangs, initially associated with the Yakuza organizations (Japanese mafia) and other gangsters.

Unique gold colored Lamborghini Huracan with the tiger pattern and coned spikes accessories made it like a rocker car. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1a2DGG)

So, Bōsōzoku style cars should best be described as the cars driven by the Japanese gangs. This is partly true of course, but a lot of people actually like the Bōsōzoku styling as well eventhough they are not a member of a gang. These cars dressed rather artistically and dramatically and completed with luxurious Forgiato rims. One of the most highlighted in this hidden garage space, ie a Lamborghini Huracan dressed with the tiger pattern.

Front view of a unique gold colored Lamborghini Huracan with the tiger pattern plus coned spikes accessories. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1a2DGG)

All parts of the body painted with a gold base color and tiger complexion spotted. Not quite up there, on the front hood, wing panels, and a bumper fitted with coned spikes accessories that make the car has a style like a Rocker.

In addition, there is also a Lamborghini Aventador, painted with shades of fire. The car is on the hood decorated with images of the glittering skull.

Red colored Lamborghini Aventador decorated with the glittering skull on the hood. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1a2DGG)

Other Lamborghini no less fierce is the light blue colored Lamborghini Gallardo. This supercar panel fitted body kit includes front bumper, side skirts, and over vender. On rear section of the light blue colored car also uses large wings like a car that is competing in the GT racing arena.

A light blue colored Galardo with a unique shaped front grille and air scope. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1a0aMk)

Here's look the video below;

Indeed, these cars are very unusual and frankly very remarkable. So what do you think?. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | JALOPNIK | BOSOZOKU STYLE]

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A new moon on Makemake's orbit was discovered by Hubble telescope

Pluto, the former planet in our solar system known to have several 'brothers' are incorporated in the dwarf planet club. One of the dwarf planets named 'Makemake' which was found in 2005, that became one of the causes that make Pluto excluded from the list of planets in our solar system.

As if not to be outdone by her sister Pluto, Makemake which has a diameter of no more than 1,400 kilometers recently known to have its own moon. The Moon was discovered by researchers at the Hubble Space Telescope. They say, the planet has a moon with the orbit is about 21,000 kilometers.

An undated photo provided by NASA and made by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows a small, dark moon orbiting Makemake, the second brightest icy dwarf planet after Pluto in the Kuiper Belt. This is the first discovery of a companion object to Makemake. The moon, provisionally designated S/2015 (136472) 1 and nicknamed MK 2, is more than 1,300 times fainter than Makemake. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ZuFPQ)

This new moon given the name of the 'S/2015 (136472) 1' or so-called 'MK2,' discovered on last April by the same scientists who discovered Eris and Makemake 10 years ago. As quoted by the Washington Post on Thursday, April 28, 2016, the search was quite difficult because of the Makemake's sparkle was so bright, considering it was the second most brightest planet after Pluto.

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. 
 (Picture from: http://imagine-hawaii.com/)

Although the age of Hubble telescope is quite old, yet the sophisticated telescope that is launched into the outer space 26 years ago, was still able to capture the existence of MK2 moon in between the sparkle of Makemake.

The MK2 moon is believed to have a diameter of 160 kilometers and charcoal black. The color is allegedly due to so small it lacks the gravitational power necessary to hold onto a bright, icy crust. It has also been experienced by many comets and another celestial objects in the Kuiper Belt.

The discovery of the MK2 moon will support and more convincing the relationship between Pluto and other dwarf planets thus more appropriate for her to join them. And the presence of MK2 also provide more information for the astronomers as additional material in studying the Makemake.

By observing the MK2 moon as Makemake's satellite, will also provide information for scientists on the gravity relationship between two celestial objects that ease to calculate the mass of the planet. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WASHINGTON POST]

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BAIC Arcfox-7 finally revealed in Beijing

Continuing the discussion on the previous article, about a futuristic design supercar which been officially launched by BAIC, a Chinese local car manufacturers at the Beijing Auto Show 2016.

BAIC Arcfox-7 has been officially launched at the Beijing Auto Show 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ZsbIm)

The supercar named 'BAIC Arcfox-7,' driven by using a 100 percent electric power and reportedly will go on sale in China's auto market by the end of this year. It seem  like a car that is ready to conquer the race track, the design of BAIC Arcfox-7 inspired by the single-seat Formula-E racing car.

Right side view of BAIC Arcfox-7. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ZsbVU)

Like all the vehicles that compete in the Formula-E racing events, Arcfox-7 is also equipped with an electric battery that offers exceptional performance.

Interior view of BAIC Arcfox-7. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1Zsazx)

Supported by a 6.6 kWh battery that is connected to the electric motors powered up to 603 horsepower, BAIC Arcfox-7 has weighs a fairly hefty, namely 1,755 kg (3,869 lbs). However, this supercar capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in less than 3.0 seconds, before reaching a maximum speed of 162 mph or 260 km/h.

Rear view of BAIC Arcfox-7. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ZsaPE)

With this kind of performance, of course, the car need a reliable braking system, therefore the Arcfox-7 is also equipped with carbon ceramic brakes with six-piston calipers in front and four-piston callipers at the rear, which marks the handling capabilities of Arcfox 7 around the racing track.

However, all this performance is only capable of being brought as far as 186 miles or 299 km on a single battery's charging, which is relatively low for an electric supercar. However, once again, its high performance probably will make people forget about the cruising range is low. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GT SPIRIT]

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Zero-Style Motorcycle by Shinya Kimura

Shinya Kimura is a Japanese born custom bike builder, famous for founding the 'zero-style' movement. In 1992 Kimura set up Zero Engineering in Japan, but now runs Chabott Engineering out of Azusa California, which has quickly become one of the most famous garages on the scene.

Shinya Kimura ride on his 'Spike' that built based on 1946 Harley Davidson motorcycle. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ZsKQ2)

Like Chicara Nagata, Kimura is treating the motorcycle as art, and the approach is paying off. A zero-style bike is typically based around a rigid gooseneck, a pre-1984 HD engine, springer front end, spoked wheels and often includes parts of the bike remaining in bare metal. 

This bike is called ‘Hoon’ and it was created by Shinya Kimura in 2006 based on 1960 Honda C100. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ZsG7B)

The inspiration came from ‘wabi sabi’ (austere refinement) and the beauty of the raw materials and incorporating the essence of ‘wa’ (harmony) into his designs (Shinya doesn’t draw by the way, it’s all in his head!). Everything is reflected in every motorcycle is done by him. He is truly an expert to build a motorcycle as an artwork.

This 'Needle' bike built by Shinya Kimura in 2005 based on 1957 Triumph. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ZsLNI)

For example, 'Hoon' was one of the best of 'Zero-Style' motorcycles built by Kimura in 2006, This bike built based on 1960 Honda C100 and came with minimal interpretations of vintage motorcycles, with low-key paintjobs and Harley-Davidson springer front ends. There’s a Jules Verne, steampunk tinge to Hoon that we love.

The 'Edge' built by Shinya Kimura in 2010 based on the Italian motorcycle of Ducati 999R. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ZsL1D)

Beside Hoon, there are many motorcycles that have been built by Kimura throughout his career in the motorcycle world. Call it, the Needle that built in 2005, Spike in 2007, Edge in 2010, etc. All of which can be seen at the Chabott Engineering site. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CHABOTT ENGINEERING | BIKEEXIF]

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