Fuel-efficient with an old technology

In order to reduce the amount of fuel from motor vehicle use per unit of distance has become an obsession all vehicle users in the world. However, to make it happen is not easy, it takes research and the use of advanced technology.

However, an inventor in Texas was break the previous understandings and claims to have created a machine that can achieve amazing levels of fuel efficiency. He is Josh Macdowell of San Antonio, Texas, who believe that his machine creation can help the vehicle segmented of SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) can reach 100 miles per gallon (mpg) on ​​the way.

Inventor creates incredible 100 mile to the gallon engine using 200-year-old Stirling technology. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bRabm)

The machine was made of combined a Stirling engine with thermophilic technology that can transform heat energy into electricity. 

Actually, the Stirling engine was not a new technology, this technology was created with the arrival of the oil era and later abandoned because it was considered inefficient. However, this time when the energy crisis happen, the machine began to receive attention back.

Robert Stirling's original design was called the 'Heat Economiser', a device for improving the thermal and fuel efficiency of a variety of industrial processes. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bRabm)

Stirling machine was first invented by Robert Stirling, a Scottish priest in 1816. The original Stirling machine patent was contained a number of elements that are now known as Stirling cycle engine, consisting of a power piston, a displacer and a regenerator. The Stirling engine in its application using the hot and cold air exchange for the engine's power.

The Stirling engine used by Macdowell comes from a former NASA's machine that used on a vehicle experiment was done in the early 1980s. Originally the Stirling engine has a large size, but Macdowell has been redesigned to look more like a small four-cylinder engine.

In a Stirling engine, the power piston compresses air in the cold end of the displacer cylinder, which then shifts the air from the cold to hot end. The piston is driven back by the air expanding in the hot end. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bRabm)

Today, the Mcdowell concept has received scientific support from the researchers at Texas A & M University. And according to Dr Mirley Balasubramanya, a mathematical physicist at Texas A & M University recognizes Macdowell's concept as a good idea.

Along with the machine design patenting, now Macdowell is testing his invention on the hybrid electric car, which allows the driver to bring the vehicle to the average speed on the highway without the need for refueling.

Attempting to describe how significant his finding, Macdowell said the design is intended for the hybrid industry. Although it is used by a hybrid electric car, he was sure the engine can be used on the Ford F-150 pickup truck and got an efficiency at least about 58 miles per gallon.

The next plan, he will be driving a car that use these machines on a trip of about 2,000 miles from the East Coast to California. Beside that, he hypothesized, by using the machine, he can make the trip only takes less than 40 gallons of fuel. Macdowell promised will documented everything during this trip and sent the findings to the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio to verify the results. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILY MAIL]

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The new electric-powered car of Bentley will be available soon

Renowned British automotive manufacturer, Bentley had introduced the EXP 10 Speed ​​6 Concept some time ago. Now rumors that the car will enter the production line and was given the name 'Barnato.' Actually, the selection of Barnato name had been filed two years ago along with the Bentayga.

Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept car will enter the production line and was given the name 'Barnato.' (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1XNWHda)

As quoted from AutoExpress on Thursday, June 16, 2016, the name Barnato makes reference to former Bentley chairman and three-time Bentley Le Mans 24 Hours winner Woolf Barnato, who competed in the race in 1928, 1929 and 1930. Barnato was known as one of the ‘Bentley Boys’ and remains one of few drivers to win every race entered at Le Mans.

Bentley Barnato will present in the coupe design. This sports car also mentioned will use pure electric propulsion. It was known from long-term plan of the Bentley which called the EXP 10 Speed ​​6 Concept will utilize electrical energy.

Bentley Barnato itself will be launched in 2019. The car is positioned parallel with the Continental GT with prices ranging from ‎£130 thousand. WoW! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEXPRESS]

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A stand up scooter inspired by Classic Vespa

For lovers of vintage vehicles! Who does not like the look of the Vespa? Its classic design make eyes were initially pleased to see, so want to have it. All display uniqueness of Vespa is likely that makes the presence of the figure of Zero Scooter, a product that is similar to the Vespa scooter. This unique scooter was first debut in 2013.

Bel & Bel Zero Scooter, a stand up scooter inspired by Classic Vespa scooters. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bNbsD)

When you see how it looks, you would have thought that if the vehicle is Vespa right? Yes, it is true, when viewed from the front, Zero Scooter is so similar to the Italian iconic vehicle. But not so when you see it from the side. The Vespa side body fat, do not appear in this scooter.

Vehicles which looked like the Vespa is the vehicles made by a Catalan-based company named Bel & Bel. The design itself is very unique. In a way, very similar to the Vespa, but does not have a seat and machine. So, user have to stand up when driving.

Front three quarter of Bel & Bel Zero Scooter. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bNbpa)

As reported from Autoevolution, the creator was inspired by the creators of the Vespa, Corradino D'Ascanio. In addition, to further strengthen Zero Scooter into an electric scooter, the creators also took a leading electronics company in the world, Xiaomi NineBot, to make its electric motor.

Digital panel instrument of Bel & Bel Zero Scooter. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bNbpa)

According to the manufacturer, Zero Scooter has a total weight of 25 kg. So, do not ever think to hitchhike friend or your loved one while using these scooters. Because the scooter is only able to carry people weighing up to 100 kg. Anyway, Zero Scooter is also equipped with a capable electric engine, the vehicle is capable of racing up to speeds of 20 km/h.

Left side view of Bel & Bel Zero Scooter. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bNbpa)

"Zero Scooter implanted battery capacity of 55V/450Wh. It can cover a distance of up to 30 km after being charged for 3-4 hours," the statement says on the belybel.com site.

Its price, the producers will sell this unique scooter with a price of US. $6,770. As for the color itself, the company is not limiting in the meaning that the consumers can choose the preferred color. Cool, isn't it!

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 | BEL & BEL | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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Scientists discover an easy way to recycle plastic

Researchers may have found a way to eliminate plastic wastes are cheap and easy, by making it into liquid fuel and wax. Polyethylene (PE) is the most common form of plastic and can be found anywhere, such as a container for storing things, water bottles, plastic bags and much more.

Plastic is convenient, inexpensive, lightweight and strong, but also can not be destroyed as long as 500 to 1,000 years, and it becomes a problem.

In a major breakthrough, scientists have developed a new method to turn polyethylene, the most common form of plastic used in making grocery bags and bottles, into liquid fuels and waxes. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bPEUX)

"Most are not recycled. There is a large plastic trash in the Pacific Ocean and micro plastic granules scattered throughout the marine environment," said David Constable of the American Chemical Society.

The numbers reached 8 trillion micro plastic granules per day, and according to a research from Oregon State University. Although the grain itself is not dangerous, they absorb toxic wastes and pollutants end up in the marine environment, and from there they go up the food chain and then consumed by human.

Another problem is the difficulty of plastic recycling, is much more difficult than recycling paper or glass or metal such as aluminum. 

The good news, the researchers may have found a way to eliminate plastic waste is easy and cheap, and converts it into fuel and wax.

The new research is reported in the journal Science Advances on Friday, June 17, 2016 which is part of a four-year research project by scientists from the University of Shanghai and the University of California, Irvine.

Zheng Huang, an organic chemist at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said that they have been doing a process called catalytic cross alkane metathesis (CAM), which uses carbon-based molecules called alkanes and hydrogen to break down the hydrocarbons that make polyethylene.

"After facing many cycles of CAM with light alkanes," said Zheng, "PE will eventually be converted into short hydrocarbons suitable for transportation fuels."

He told VOA that the fuels can be used in diesel engines and light alkanes that are used to break up the PE "very cheap and widely available."

The best part is, according to Zheng, that "catalysts that are used can tolerate a variety of additives in plastics."

But he said the process was not perfect. For example, once all the CAM cycle, not a lot of fuel or wax that is left to be extracted.

The result is "not enough to recycle large quantities of plastic waste," he said. But "we believe the system more efficient and lower cost catalysts, this technology will achieve the application of PE plastic waste degradation in the large scales."

That is what is being pursued by him and his team. They are also trying to see if this process can be implemented on other types of plastic. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VOA NEWS]

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Future racing car of Peugeot

At 100 years ago, Peugeot car ever to win the race in the Indianapolis 500 by using Peugeot L45 car driven by Dario Resta. To commemorate the victory, the French car manufacturer will create a concept car named Peugeot L500 R HYbrid racing concept.

Peugeot L500 R HYbrid run along with its predecessor, Peugeot L45. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1amSRp)

Peugeot L500 R HYbrid racing car inspired by the L45 car, but combined with the technology of the future. And the car developed by the Peugeot Sport Teams relying of a petrol engine-powered 266 hp and coupled with two electric motors.

The future race car has a total power up to 493 hp and maximum torque of 730 nm. This makes the car can accelerate from 0-100 kilometers per hour in just 2.5 seconds.

Front-left side view of Peugeot L500 R HYbrid racing concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1amSRp)

"With the L500 R HYbrid racing concept, we paid tribute to the Peugeot's racing heritage of the early twentieth century. Inspired by the spirit of the car, we would like to present a concept car, elegant and technologically future of Peugeot motorsport," said Matthias Hossan, Peugeot's Brand Concept Car and Technological Advance Chief, as quoted of Carscoops on Monday, May 30, 2016.

Interior view of Peugeot L500 R HYbrid racing concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1amSRp)

Peugeot L500 HYbrid racing concept car, continued Hossan, built as a vehicle that can be integrated with the driver. This is manifested by the i-Cockpit cabin technology that displays a range of information about the car and the various needs required by the driver before driving. 

Rear view of Peugeot L500 R HYbrid racing concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1amSRp)

"Peugeot L500 R Hybrid racing car made to blend nicely with its driver," he concluded. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]

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Supercharged version of Ninja 250 being developed

The development of motorcycles that use supercharged device these days not only be done by authorized manufacturers only. Motorcycle home modifier apparently began to look at the use and application of the power's induction device on their modified motorcycles.

Is this supercharged version of Kawasaki Ninja 250 that being developed by a Japanese's Trick Star Racing? (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bN02R)

As conducted by Trick Star Racing, a Japanese home modification who is developing the Kawasaki Ninja 250 that use supercharged. The display of motorcycle design seen has a large-sized air intake as an air supplier for the supercharged device and is identical to that on the Kawasaki H2R.

Its intake air duct looks large enough on the front, which was similar to the Ninja H2R. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bN02R)

Unfortunately, in the development supercharged version of Kawasaki's Ninja 250, Trick Star Racing still has not revealed that the motorcycle development was being done by them whether this is a real ‘development’ bike being put through its paces ahead of the official reveal later this year as part of the Kawasaki 2017 line-up.

The supercharger routing on the Kawasaki is identical to that on the H2R – here’s a naked H2R’s intake. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bN02R)

As quoted from Morebikes on Friday, June 16, 2016, had been known that Trick Star Racing is one of the home modifications that been involved in the design and development of a retro-GPz900 and a modern H2R models.

Currently, Kawasaki Ninja 250 supercharged modified version is still being developed, no information is revealed by Trick Star Racing about the motorcycle's maximum speed and the power generated while doing testing.

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 | TRICK STAR RACING | MOREBIKES]

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