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I. Chettya Automotif Article, 22/03/2010

1. United States: 25 Percent of Consumers Want to Sell Electric Car


Although hybrid vehicles in the United States had sold three percent of all vehicles sold in the country, 26 percent of Americans according to a survey turned out to have considered buying an electric vehicle as the vehicle they would buy next. The survey conducted on 1752 adults by the Consumer Report. Of that amount, approximately 72 percent had not wanted to buy electric cars.


The numbers were smaller than those who want to buy a Tesla Roadster. This is due to limited infrastructure to facilitate operational electric cars. It is estimated, the change in the consideration of people buying electric cars will be influenced by the price.


Meanwhile, Nissan, Ford, and General Motors will soon market the electric cars around 18 months ahead. These three companies have not provided information on the expected price of electric cars that will be marketed, Analysts expect that the price of their products between 25,000 dollars and 40,000 U.S. dollars, the price was not yet certain, whether including the battery and get a tax subsidy from the government.


One-fifth of all respondents indicated that they do not want to pay more for electric vehicles. The other one-fifth would pay 5000 dollars in addition because they understand that prices are still very expensive battery. Estimated, the electric car market could reach double digits in the next few years.


2. Ron Dennis Ragu with Red Bull Problem Rb6 in Bahrain



Not win it, look F1 team Red Bull in F1 GP Brahrain, Sunday (14/3/2010), through the appearance of Sebastian Vettel was invited excitement. This occurred despite a German racer failed to reap the full numbers and had to settle for finishing in fourth position. Beyond that, as a former Ron Dennis McLaren team boss tried to respond to statements about the Red Bull's camp experienced the racer interference.


Although Dennis is now busy leading the McLaren Automotive, he was still monitoring developments in the arena, including the matter of Red Bull. He doubted the statement associated fracture of the team's spark plug in a car Bahrain GP.


When the race, Vettel who has led three-quarters the speed of the race was suddenly loosened, Red Bull Party issued a statement that it may have occurred because of interference with the waste channel. However, the news media launch clarification that interference occurs at the spark plug, but Spanish newspaper AS, which reported that Vettel slowed down his car because of fuel crisis.


When the record slumped, appeared estimates that the ECU (electronic control unit) to switch to the old program to secure (the amount) of fuel, "said Dennis to the Cologne newspaper Express quoted Worldcarfans, on 21 March 2010.


Dennis dare issued a statement and said that he understood the problem because the ECU for all F1 teams supplied by one of its business units, namely McLaren Electronic Systems (MES). So, Dennis rate that Rb6 tank capacity is smaller than most other F1 cars. He expressed these expectations due was claimed to know exactly work as the Adrian Newey Technical Director of Red Bull.


Before joining the Red Bull, Newey had worked long hours at McLaren. He was designed Rb6 by changing the side pod models. "The problem is on the Red Bull design problems. Either that, its fuel supply is too high than they expect," said Dennis.


3. AISI Recommend "Safety Riding" Pieces through Disk



Increasingly large population of motorcycle requires more effort from the producers to keep driving safety, as is known, the current behavior of motorcycle riders who are often seen in a negative way, in fact, to violate the rights of other road users.


For that, the Association of Indonesian Motorcycle Industries (AISI) will be handing out road safety materials (safety riding) using pieces of media disk (DVD or VCD). They explained that they were designing a new media for campaigning for safety riding through the CD. Later, he continued, each new customer will get this material to be studied before driving.


"They have the road from two years ago. The problem in writing content is okay, live animation is still done. They hope this second semester could roll these guidelines, a few days ago. With AISI authority, then the whole plant is included in the membership such as Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Kanzen, and TVS will do this provision.


The measures announced are a positive thing. Only, he explained, the selection of CDs will be less effective if it is targeting the rural consumers. The problem, motorcycle as the cheapest means of transport current population is almost evenly to all the people of Indonesia. Including inland areas are still many untouched advanced technology.


That's a good suggestion, perhaps in addition to the CD still love writing and drawing materials must be included, Because not everyone has a CD player at home, especially in the corners. Related behavior that motorists paying less attention to safety ridding, the key one, law enforcement on the road, "If the authorities act decisively, then the deviation will decrease behavior and eventually lost, and it takes a high consistency.


4. Ford To Take "American Idol"


Ford supports the American Idol Show (AIS). A number of packages given to 12 finalists, among them, they should dump one of his creation on Ford's flagship product, the Fiesta. In fact, the two finalists asked to sign his name in the body during the final Fiesta. One of the largest car manufacturer in America, Ford, had come to support the talent search event that the singer. The proof, cooperation with the committee had been going on long enough.


"Ford was a sponsor of American Idol since the first held in 2002," said Ford Brand Manager Content & Alliances Connie Fontaine. Each year, more Connie, his party tried to give a relationship with different nuances and fun continues. "For this year, the idol will get the experience to look more closely at our products. They can also Interactive with designers, and may spill their creativity to the Ford Fiesta," said Connie.


Later, the 12 contestants will be given painting Fiesta 9 different colors to choose from, including squeeze lime, blue flame, and bright magenta. Then, they were asked to select the graphic body, rim, and other accessories to be transformed into the body Fiesta in accordance with their expression. Ford is very fond of young designers who bring fresh thinking to the product line-up Ford, They hope, he continued, the design can be merged with American Idol that will produce a good product to be sold in the market.


5. Renault Develop New Diesel Engine 2.3 L


Renault is currently developing a new engine capacity of 2.3 L DCI for their new van vehicles, Master. In addition, there some brand-new kitchens runway for other models, such as news from autoevolution (19/3/2010), 2.3 L engine that has three variants starting from the lowest-powered 100 HP. Then there is the 125 HP equipped with a turbocharger, the other 150 HP is still in consideration or not use a turbocharger. These machines would become part of the Renault-Nissan products.


Not only that, the other new machines DCI 2.0 L M9R they call. Dapu runway will be sitting in the Renault Laguna and Escape. Presence replaces the 2.5 DCI (G9U) and DCI 3.0 L 4 cylinder. Privileges 2.3 L, engine capacity increased by enlarging the diameter of the cylinder and the piston step increase, Then, equipped with a fuel injector 7, So, transmission is available two models, ie, manual or automatic for berpenggerak car front wheel (FWD) or rear (RWD).

There's more, this new engine uses timing chains, more efficient than previous models. CO2 emissions decreased 10 percent. This engine will be produced at Renault plants in France, Cleon. It also produces engines 2.0 L, 2.0 L engine and 1.9 L petrol and 3.0 DCI V6 Diesel, also produced transmission 5-speed manual and 6-speed.


6. Rely Tata Electric Motors from TM4, Canada


Many people are amazed by the achievements Tata Motors, India lately, In addition to making the most expensive car in the world (Nano), last year and earlier this month, again a surprise, showing a prototype electric car. Last year, Tata display first electric car in Geneva Motor Show, the Indica Vista, at the beginning of this month, displaying Nano Electricity.


E-Motor
So, for the electricity drive systems, including electric motors, not made by Tata, but supplied by a Canadian company specializing in the field of electricity, the TM4. Its products are used procedure called TM4MOTIV permanent magnet motor.

According to Eric Azeroual, TM4 Business Development Manager, Tata has given an electric motor of their final designs sophisticated. The electric motor has advantages, smaller, lighter and cheaper so it is suitable for all electric cars or hybrid vehicles plug-in.


Electric motors or e-bike has produced by company in recent years. Comparison between weight and power is the best in its class. TM4 itself is part of Hydro-Quebec, the company that makes hydroelectric plants in Canada. The company also has worked with electric cars to market Mitusbihi iMiEV in the city.

The company is able to produce 10,000 E-bike per year. Motor is designed from 10 kW (for a golf cart) to 660 kW (wind-powered generators and make the ship).


Europe
Last year, India's Tata motors to buy 110TM4MΦTIVE as a source of electric vehicle drive first, namely Indica Vista. Meanwhile, the # 2 Tata Motors, Ravi Kant ensure that the Indica Vista will be introduced in Europe at the end of this year.

Tata Motors also has chosen Miljø Innovasjon bought Nowergia companies to make electronic control systems. Whereas for lithium-ion batteries purchased from Electrovaya, also from Canada.


Tata Nano concept has shown that use electricity TM4 electric motor at the beginning of this month. Replace electric Nano petrol engine mounted on the rear wheel with 240 volt/400 amp motor and battery pack lithium-ion is 12 kWh developed with Miljø Innovasjon. Tata claims the Nano electric four passengers, all the contents of the batteries can be used for the distance of 160 km with a capacity of 0-60 kpj acceleration in 10 seconds.


Jump on Wheels
Great achievement that successfully created adakag make TM4 electric motor mounted directly on the wheel or hub-wheel. To maximize torque, TM4 design using inverted topology. Motor rotates outside the stator. According to Eric Azeroual, this configuration can be reaches radius of the hub to the rotor, so that the moment increases.


Also described, an electric motor that works on high rotation, 10,000 rpm, "The higher the spin motor, the energy density also increased, Smaller motor sizes and prices, of course, be much cheaper, "he explained.


For example, MΦ motor weighing 120 kg to produce 32 maximum powers 120 kW, or 37 kW for continue). Maximum torque 170 Nm (78 Nm continue), Comparison of energy and weight of 4.6 kW / kg. Mixture used for cooling water and glycol 40: 60. Density is very solid package for the motor from this company using flat wire coils. They have patents with shorter rolls. All TM4 electric motor designed to work with smart grid charging.


7. How to Raise Speed Motor Simplified


Want to reach top speed of more and longer pull on the Yamaha Jupiter-Z? Simple, Had to do was change the composition of the sproket. "The comparison is changed to smaller.


Jupiter Z Sproket the same 15/40 Vega ZR. "If you want, stay less gear behind. In order not to weight, wear a 38. Only, changing gears New Jupiter Z not as easy as in previous generations. Special Jupiter and Vega's new Z ZR, this motor has two different chains. "Put on the size of 420, smaller than Jupiter, the old or previous generations of Yamaha 428.

He also suggested, sproket replacement should be accompanied by a chain. In the new Jupiter, there is the lock sproket holder. When installed, the ring holder can be elevated so as not loose, after that, then use the SPI, if you want more easily, can use a suitable aftermarket sproket for 420 chains, such as those used Honda Karisma, "However, to adjust the bolt hole.


8. Make 6 Term Electricity System Audio Flow Prima


The car is already equipped with audio devices that would require too much extra electricity. If still rely on standard batteries, then it makes the supply is not prime.


For example, a car has an innate 12-volt battery with 30 amps of current. This means that the power generated is 360 watts. In other cases, the car is already using watt halogen lamps with large. In addition, the power amplifier to boost the audio system installed in the cabin. If it is assumed, 260-watt halogen lamps, horns 140 watts, and 300-watt power amplifier, then the total is 700 watts, meanwhile, the power that belongs to 360 watts. This means that less than 340 watts, As a result, the battery quickly come up short. There are 6 requirements for electrical systems flowing vibrant audio.

1. Alternator. These components must be able to fill the battery. For that, consider the cleanliness of the cables. If you already use the spec for the SPL, alternator replacement must be done so that the system can be used to supply a large electric current.

2. Aki. When equipped with an audio system, this meant adding electrical load, let alone rely on the power of audio, if previously used 40 amps of battery, then replace the battery now with the size of 60 amperes.

3. Battery cable, the greater the size of the battery cable, then the better because of the easier flow of electric current. More importantly, the positive and negative wires must be equal.

4. Cable "Ground". Ground the chassis must be sanded before the negative cable installed. Usually, the best and strongest point is the position seatbelt. Adding ground wire is very effective to make a stable electric current. This means that, from the negative battery, it can be channeled into the body, engine, alternator negative, and others.

5. "Cap Bank". This device was also good to realize the current role is stable. Through functional component temporarily stores these currents, electricity will always be well distributed. Counts for the bank stamp, 1 Farad to 1000 watts. For extra security, use spek 2 Farad.

6. “Batcap". If you want more stable electric current again, could use batcap Xstatic. This product consists of several types, namely, X300, X400, X800, and x2000. These components combine battery and a bank stamp, with a large reservoir, the flow of out great, stable, and fast.



9. Damage light reflectors, light No Maximum


Car lights dim or the light is reduced so that the distribution of the rider so difficult to read the field the road, especially at night. More trouble again, racing night of heavy rain coupled, Eyes bulging was forced to make rapid fatigue. Reduced light caused damage to the reflector due to the heat factor on the lights. If it is damaged then, its surface like a fire burning, blisters, scratches, and even peeling.


Very dangerous for vehicles that have been modified flat and use a wide rim, Tires can rupture or laceration due to hit the rim hard object due to lack of maximum view. Way, unloading lights that shine less brightly mica glass had the following to appear on the inside (skull). Use aluminum foil to the surface similar to the chrome to boost light reflection, Materials that can be bought in supermarkets.


The scissors according to the damaged area on the shell of the lamp, even better, if materials such as aluminum sticker, Glue aluminum on the damaged section, try the connection really neat so that the beam is also optimal (can’t approach 100 percent as the original). If so, reinstall the lights. This step is most easily and cheaper than to buy a reflector. Only, once again, this condition does not last long (temporary)

10. Close skutik and Master Brake Rear Brake


Yamaha Mio skutik owner or Honda Vario, ya no cap disc brake. Package bolt on and is suitable for those who want to look stylish trail. "The concept is from the trail, but this time skutik attack.


Installation, Bungbon label products is relatively easy. Because, for the holder are readily available and just follow the axle bolts. To be more powerful, then the top should be made to bind to the sokbreker. Suggested recommend using cable ties, stronger guaranteed.


For those who want to replace the rear drum brakes with disc models, there is an offer from the Pit Bike, the performing pretty cool and much simpler because the master and the oil tube together, "Faster setting and not visible mess. And the master brake can be used for all motor and valued U.S. $ 50.

A. Kick Starter and Audio Create skutik
Kick starter at skutik components may never ogled. Because, in terms of - just a rod of iron for an adult pinky finger - do not invite attention. Try rotating the same product is Nui Project, would be see. Therefore, the model is quite eye catching. Incidentally position attached to the CVT, "Of course a lot of attention of people," explained Johni Lipurnomo from Custom World (CW) which spread the virus this crank. Indeed, when this new product is available for skutik Honda and Yamaha, The difference, in size.


Many color choices, ranging from gray, titan, red, purple and gold. Dilego with prices US$.16, one more accessories for motorcycles from Dominations Audio (DA) is well known among car enthusiasts audia. Now, the DA will begin to look biker and offered a package of ready-made audio in all types of Yamaha Mio Sporty. Many advantages of this product and are designed for skutik, besides easy to install, difficult to steal, weather resistant and solid sound quality.


11. Velg "Ride It" and Ivory "Roller" for Motor


Velg Ride It again favored minimalist lover modifications. Shape typical Thai style with all legs skinny. Now, the latest version appears. "Although the drawing style does away with previous versions, new models of alloy wheels were present.


Profile of the adopted model of U-shape a rounded U shape, Size 1.40 x 17, For Yamaha Mio and the Honda Beat and Vario 100 x 50 x 60/90 x 17 or 17, For Yamaha Nouvo, 70/90 x 17 wheels can be entered. A set valued USD 750,000 and is available in silver, gold, and black. Rocker arm roller or roller-trigger model from Honda Blade never applied to Yamaha Mio and Jupiter-Z's camp Star Racing Team. Apparently, many of which apply the device on another motorcycle, Profits, friction lighter.


However, if you use a Honda Blade, then you need to modify the holder of the cylinder head and had to use a special back. Well, now version variations for Mio, Jupiter-Z, and Suzuki Shogun 125 already available, Items can also combined with standard or racing back and without the need to modify the trigger position and without the special back.

12. Motor Layer 24 Karat Gold, Candidates Motor Expensive


Many people use motorcycles for convenience, others for a hobby. But it turned out the motorcycle can be a symbol of stability and prestige of a person. It is not surprising, especially when the motor is what used to decorate your home garage. How not, by gilding the original 24-carat gold all over his body, this bike would be blinding the eyes of their neighbors. And great again, the gold layer in this bike is not just an accent only, but actually made of 24 carat gold plate.


StreetFire quoted as saying, on 18 March 2010 the gold layer to be part of the modification of this chooper style motor, almost all details of this bike is covered in pure gold. Starting from the gas tank, front and rear spakbor up to the bar on this bike rim was made of gold, Not only that other details such as engine block layer was also made of gold.


Even the chain that connects the engine and the wheels spin the motor was also made of this eternal metal. All the details are, combined nicely with chrome accents spray in many parts of which can directly present elegant and luxurious impression as well.


That is why it is not wrong if the official price is too exorbitant motor which reached U.S. $ 500,000 or approximately USD 4.58 billion. Wow. And no wonder when the price much for, this bike was also one of the candidates in the world's most expensive motorcycle.


13. New Generation VW Beetle Sliding Next Year


Good news for fans of VW Beetle, for generations they will be reborn and will be launched next year, with more focus on the dynamics and the reduction retro style. The plan, as reported by Autocar, 22 March 2010 at the latest generation VW Beetle will begin to be marketed in the UK starting in May 2011, which will be assembled at the VW Puebla factory in Mexico, along with Next VW Jetta.


Both these models (Beetle and Jetta) will share the front driveline and drive a few other combinations. This makes the Beetle chassis with wider track and longer wheelbase than the current model. We've never seen how the choice of the design team to update the VW Beetle, however, one person in the VW tried to illustrate how the architecture and design of the latest generation of the VW Beetle is.

Will be more contoured, with added features and outline definitive restructuring that is used to help break the surface of the body is simple and without the character models like the present. But, of course, unique characteristics of the Beetle would not be eliminated just like that, like bulatannya, with lights that are also rounded, and a separate spatboard on each wheel that makes Beetle look fat.


In response to criticism from the display and Beetle interior dimensions, particularly for the design of the dashboard and the lack of rear space, VW will also re-examine the interior. VW is also preparing several options for the New Beetle engine, which powered 1.2-liter engine 105 bhp, 1.4-liter-powered 160 bhp and powerful 2.0-liter 210 bhp, and 1.6-liter diesel engine-powered 105 bhp and powerful 2.0-liter 140 hp.


Whereas for the U.S. market, VW Beetle also provides the latest engine development configuration 5-cylinder that is not common with a powerful 2.5-liter capacity of 170 bhp, And last, a hybrid engine will be developed, with a drivetrain similar to that found behind the hood of a VW Jetta CC, An engine-powered 1.4-liter 150 bhp with a turbocharger and an electric motor-powered 27 bhp.


14. Check Your Car Clutch Condition


Never felt the pull of the car felt heavy and did not bite? Especially when compounded with fuel consumption become more wasteful, Could be, it is because the clutch was thirsty or weak. Well, to know the symptoms, take some tips for your car coupling conditions are always maintained, so that performance remains excellent, and makes us always comfortable driving.


First, turn on the machine and try to run the vehicle. Enter the transmission 1,2,3,4 and 5 then feel his energy. Is there a strange, such as the buzzing engine sound when asked to acceleration? Or it can also measure the gear lever is always mentally into neutral by itself, if so, in addition to the clutch plates are thin, there is also wear on the teeth and the clutch plate.


While for any automatic car, we can know the condition of our car clutch. Way, pull the handbrake fully, and slowly stepping on the gas pedal. Take that, if the car seemed to want to go, or vice versa. If the car still feels like the road, means the clutch plates are still good, but if otherwise, where the car sat silent, then the clutch plate is weak, and need to be change.

15. How about Red Bull car?


Failure Sebastian Vettel win the Bahrain Grand Prix two weeks ago is still a conversation. Webber Red Bull car valued problems with fuel, Car wasteful? In the race held at the Sakhir circuit, Vettel took pole position for which slowly began to leave his opponents. With a considerable lapse of time, as if victory is in sight.


But Vettel failed to finish the race as the winner because at the end of the race, his car had problems, Drivers 22-year-old German had to be willing to cross Fernando Alonso, Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton. Initially, the problems expected because of Webber's car at the exhaust pipe damage. Red Bull itself then announced that the damage in the spark plug to make the car lost power Vettel.


The conclusion was not approved by Ron Dennis, a former McLaren Mercedes team principal. "The times of each lap declining rapidly so that I can imagine that the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) to change the program to a conservative setting to conserve fuel," said Dennis told ESPN. Dennis did not have a single conclusion, but he thought there was a problem with the car Rb6 Webber; including the possibility that the car was too extravagant. "The problem with Red Bull car could be there in the design. Perhaps the fuel tank is too small, or perhaps their fuel consumption is higher than expected," Dennis finished.