Future Trucks, Convoys with Autopilot
Auto Parts March 27th, 2010
distance transport future is a circuit or a long convoy of trucks (you can also bus) which slides at a constant speed and controlled by the autopilot. The trucks rolled nonstop to the front (nose) and tail squeezed together.
Remarkably again, the convoy trucks, are on the special channel, called a green corridor, similar to the busway, the Trans-Jakarta, the capital. The difference is, the Trans-Jakarta must i continue, green corridors, can go and turn himself.
The concept truck and future transportation distance was initiated and written by Rikard Odel, Design Director of Volvo Truck Corporation and published yesterday through his website.
Faster
In addition to the concept of transportation, Rikard Orell also pouring forms and truck technology, called Concept Volvo Truck in 2020. Explained, the realization of the truck with the autopilot facilities, run faster progress than originally calculated.
“At least, 10 years into the future can already be applied,” he explained. He also said the future of these trucks look very different than the current truck.
For us in Indonesia, if the toll road project completed the Trans-Java, Rikard Odell these ideas can be considerable as a mode of transportation in the future. Moreover, if later, the Sunda Strait bridge project became a reality. Steady! To reduce traffic congestion due to truck betrjalan slow!
Rikard sure, the idea could diujudkan as soon as possible because the technology will be introduced to the Volvo Truck Concept 2020, many of which have been used at this time. “Only a few technologies still in development,” he added.
Commercial Transportation
With this concept, commercial transportation, whether long distance truck or bus would be more secure and efficient. Another attraction, truck or bus that drove in convoy formation, like trains, traveling at an average speed of 90 km / h, does not require rails. In addition also did not need to use a special liaison between the trucks. For, it is planned to use wireless systems.
Also explained, with this method, the level of truck traffic safety, the better. The confiscated land into smaller trucks. So also with the use of the road.
No less interesting, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions so low. Section, barriers experienced by the truck behind the formation is reduced due to sliding with “slipstream”. With the autopilot, the driver can rest behind the wheel.
Touch Screen
No less interesting, another concept is a relief driver space with futuristic appearance.
“We replace the traditional dashboard with a thin panel. Information can be tailored to the needs of drivers. Konntrol panels such as the iPhone because it is operated using the touch screen. So cabin space is more efficient, “continued Rikard Odell.
Saving space in the cabin also done by making driver’s seat of a sleek and slim. Equipped with ventilated backed webbing, similar to modern office chairs. Moreover, mounted behind the driver’s seat futon couch that can be extended into the bed.
Patron aerodynamics
Appearances before the truck mass is very different compared with that now. Sleek exterior with a small front area. Headlamps, LED type and Sein together. No more big mirror and was replaced by cameras. Direct picture displayed on the windshield.
Last discussed, in front, the bottom of this truck, made the bulge sticking out about half a meter in front of the main body. “It is protective when a collision with an aerodynamic shape,” he said. Because of that, do not count as a maximum length of a truck! Ah … no nonsense!
Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Only for Europe
European Cars March 21st, 2010
After action nan gracefully on exhibit at the Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo Giulietta finally truly become a reality and officially went on sale in European markets.
European continent will become the inaugural launch of the New Alfa Romeo Giulietta in May.
Kehadirian 5 door hatchback is not separated from the triangular grille design that has become the trademark of this Italian car.
But the All New Alfa Romeo Giulietta more retro dibadingkan with Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series.
Design ekterior New Giulietta more attractive because of its form like a coupe car.
New Giulietta has a length of 4.35 meters, 1.46 meters high, 1.8 meters wide and long enough wheelbase of 2.63m this car also has side so it is more stable aerodynamically driven up even though the speed limit.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine marketed later when the official will be available with four different turbo engine. Already meet the emission standard Euro 5.
There are two versions of 1400 cc petrol engines, each producing 120 hp power and 170 hp, and two versions of diesel engines that generate power of 105 hp (1600 cc) and 170 hp (2000 cc).
As quoted from press releases Alfa Romeo, 1400 cc petrol engine is suitable for those living in urban areas are jammed. Turbo engine provides a robust response even though often stop and go, on the other side can still be used in gasoline-efficient and low emissions.
For those who want a powerful performance of Alfa Romeo, nested to select a 2,000 cc diesel engine. Unfortunately Giulietta unclear when it will come out of the nest in Europe. Even to the U.S. too, there are no plans Giulietta.
Gaikindo: Export 100 000 Mobil's hard!
Auto News March 21st, 2010
- target of 100,000 units in 2010 and established the beginning of the year seems difficult to materialize. Because, from January to May 2010, Indonesian exports of new CBU 29 101 units. This figure is still far from the target. It was submitted by the Sudirman Maman Rusdi, General Chairman of Indonesian Automotive Industry Association or Gaikindo.
According to him, this year is still the recovery phase of the global financial crisis. Not all countries have the economic resilience of export destinations such as Indonesia. “Weight to reach 100,000 units. It seems to be revised. We have to meet with other members first before setting a new number,” said Sudirman in Jakarta at the weekend.
The condition is of course very sad compared to Thailand. There, one brand of Japan’s largest producer of export has reached one million units since the first operation in 2004.
Indonesia CBU car export performance is actually better than last year’s performance. According to Gaikindo in May, exports increased to reach 6997 units or 43.6 percent compared to the previous month, 4872 units. In fact, that number jumped 92.2 percent compared to May 2009, 3641 units.
Period from January to May 2010, CBU car exports from Indonesia increased by 29 101 units or 13.6 percent compared to same period last year, 25 614 units. Achieving such a record obtained by the automotive industry in Indonesia in the first five months of 2010.
Cars made in Indonesia and exported intact is Toyota: Avanza, Innova, Fortuner, Rush, Daihatsu Gran Max, Suzuki APV, Swift, and Honda Freed.
Suzuki Karimun The Romantic
Car Audio March 15th, 2010
The name of feelings, sometimes can not use logic. The proof, a
Suzuki Karimun could be transformed into a car that was crowned the most
romantic. By the favorite, anything can be done!
That’s what the Gatut Adhiyakso, which has a 2002 Suzuki Karimun output. With limited funds are barely adequate, but thanks to the motivation of love, he can juggle his favorite car is.
“I want to show the minimal cost can also make modifications according to
desire, “he told detikOto, on the sidelines of the event fX Sunday Breakout, in the VIP carpark – fX lifestyle X’nter, Senayan, Jakarta, Sunday (28/02/2010) night.
Gatut explained, at a cost of less than Rp 20 million, he revolutionized the look
car which when viewed from the outside, it seems more directed at the sports car and not a romantic, exceptred color.
Grille and a sporty side skirts, the application of 16-inch rims, and the equivalent of the rear bumper which is given to the center two exhaust spout that makes this car have a strong impression.
However, try peered roof. With the sunroof, you can imagine the atmosphere that
obtained from inside the cabin when he was alone with the pet.
Romanticism must be really feels.
Here it is, despite outward appearances-style sports, but not with the cabin space, dominated with red hearts, and some of the features and details that all lead to the concept of romantic space.
Just look at the right rear seat, mounted a mini-bar
create more cabin space was beautiful, even if it means giving up one seat
back to achieve this goal.
Not to mention, 14-inch LCD monitor on the rear trunk, complete with system
audio, so the business of entertainment, do not need to be done everywhere, just enough inside the car.
“It is deliberately the concept of small, simple and styles, so that the girl was so impressed I can only say, ‘Thank God’” says Gatut.
Mercedes-Benz CLS Wald "All Black"
Auto Modification March 15th, 2010
After the Nissan 350Z, now Mr. AW k European cars. The choice, CLS 4 door coupe from Mercedes-Benz (MB), for reasons already had children. The concept of modifying the selected theme “all black”.
For the body, he has two options, Wald or AMG. The choice fell on Wald. “I love baseball is not the original car but wear AMG AMG body kit,” said AW.
Although Wald has chosen, does not mean he forgot to give a touch. AW also complement the theme of this modification to provide additional accents on the carbon fiber body kit native who perpetrated directly from Japan via Facelift Motorsport.
Consider the details, must have looked different. Obstacles encountered in the process of modification is the CLS 350 items are rarely issued by a reputable tuner-tuner MB. Most, device modifications intended for CLS500. Therefore, there are some parts that must be ordered specially, such as wheels and brakes.
For the wheels, he chose the size 21-inch homemade Modulare. This size is more fit than the 20-inch fenders. It was selected for consideration bongsor car size. Its offset +22 front and +10 rear. The calculation was chosen in order to display the car wheels can be dyed and free gesrot.
For the problem of ground clearance, CLS have been using the air suspension so that it can reduce the height via the Lorinser lowering the output module. “There’s just Lorinser and still tasty and not far from the standard,” said AW.
Engine performance can not escape the touch. Under acceleration and top speed can be improved by using X-pipe from Kleeman, combined with a quad exhaust of the AMG. To facilitate entry quad exhaust, rear diffuser AW willing to cut a few millimeters. Results are also very neat.
