Friday, December 31, 2010
Mansory Bugatti Veyron Vincero
An exotic car dealer in the United Arab Emirates, Prestige Cars, has posted the Mansory Bugatti Veyron Vincero on its website which is up for sale. Not much information about the car’s existence but according to Prestige Cars, only 3 units were built.
From the images, the Mansory Bugatti Veyron Vincero features chromed front grille and dark chrome across the front fenders and door panels, carbon fiber front bonnet and engine cover at the exterior.
Inside, the Vincero features black and white upholstery with carbon fiber trim.
Source: Prestige Cars via Autoblog
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Honda City Z dengan suara ngebass
City Z memakai knalpot GTR 0262 menghasilkan suara ngebass dan hasil ini adalah yang sesuai dari segi suara juga tampilan yang cocok
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Draft blade repsol #2
ya sembari ngehayal punya duit banyak buat ngemodif he..
bodi masih punya Draft blade repsol #1, tapi dipasang agak melebar dengan penambahan adaptor dan bodi tambahan ditiap sisinya untuk menyesuaikan ubahan bawahan.
bawahan alias sektor roda, ban suspensi dan lengan ayun ane caplok langsung dari limbah honda fireblade alias CBR 1000 RR,, ya biar auranya ikutan jadi layaknya motor bermesin 1000 cc lah :)
lagian namanya kan gak beda jauh,, sama2 ada nama bladenya hehe..
karena lengan ayunnya begitu panjang dan terkesan kedodoran di bodi blade, sekalian aja spatbor si fireblade ane tempel di buritan si blade, gak lupa juga spatbor kolong versi RCV 212 dani pedrosa :)
nih cekijrot aja desainnya:
kalo yang dibawah ini ane gabungin ma komponen bawahan punyaan konsep motornya KTM motogp, lebih pas kayakna ke bodi si blade
Wired bashes Chevrolet Volt bashers
Spare us your lame arguments about "Government Motors" forcing this car on us. The Volt was in development long before the Bush administration bailed out the auto industry. Quit rehashing the tired "GM lied" debate over whether the Volt is an electric or a plug-in hybrid.
The bottom line is you'll do much, if not all, of your daily driving without burning gasoline. Stop griping about the $41,000 (pre-federal tax credit) price, already. Yes, it's expensive. We're talking about first-generation technology here, folks. Could you afford a 53-inch flat-screen TV when they first came out? No, you could not. Be patient.
One more thing. Don't give us that line about government subsidies for electrics unless you're equally outraged by the many billions in subsidies, tax breaks and other handouts the petroleum industry gets each year. You can't have it both ways.
What stuns us most about the vitriol is the people who say the Volt sucks or it is a failure without having actually driven it. We've driven the Volt at various stages of its development and come away impressed at every turn.
This is a remarkably well-engineered car with excellent fit-and-finish and a boatload of features. There's a reason the Volt is racking up car-of-the-year awards and it won the Green Car of the Year award. It sure as hell isn't because it sucks.
A remarkable year for electric vehicles in 2011
Because of the stalled start in the 1990s, when consumers were tempted by and then denied access to GM's EV1 and other EVs, every milestone during the year will be magnified in the media. By year's end nearly new 50,000 EVs will be plugging in at garages and lots across America. The arrival of new models from automakers Think, Coda, Mitsubishi, Mini, Toyota, and Chevrolet (a few of which were delayed from 2010) will give consumers more options.
Any missteps -- and there will be some -- will be cause célèbre for the EV doubters who don't believe in or desire a move away fossil fuels. Humans have always been fallible in designing and operating vehicles, and replacing liquid fuel with electrons won't change that. While considerable safeguards have been put in place to prevent accidents when charging a vehicle, somewhere someone will find a creative way for failure, and we can expect considerable fanfare by the naysayers when this inevitably occurs.
One of the important trends of 2011 we've identified at Pike Research will be the slow subsiding of the catch phrase "range anxiety." Range anxiety is the supposed fear that both prevents consumers from wanting to buy an EV with a 80-100 mile driving range or from driving said car very far for fear that the batteries will run out, leaving the driver stranded. Range anxiety has been overblown, underestimating drivers' ability to monitor their battery charge level through the various dashboard displays and auditory prompts.
Like the arrival of EVs, the rollout of charging infrastructure has been slower than expected off the line. However, installations of public charging infrastructure such as the government-subsidized EV Project and Charge Point America will see hundreds of charging stations installed across many of the nation's largest metropolitan areas. The availability of public charging equipment will actually outpace the need for vehicles to plug-in, which will result in many charge spots idled for most of the day, or even days at a time. While this will be the subject of derision as a waste of taxpayer money, if EVs instead outpaced charging infrastructure, it could result in a serious setback as the minority of drivers who plan to regularly charge their vehicles away from home might otherwise wait to make a purchase.
The electric vehicles' second act will be a top media story throughout the year, even at the box office with the mid-year release of Revenge of the Electric Car (watch the trailer). Many consumers will get their first direct exposure to EVs by renting a car from one of the many rental agencies that will make emissions-free driving a premium service. Fleets including delivery vehicles and taxis will be critical for collecting data about EV performance and to build confidence that this time around, EVs are here to stay.
Auto Modification Contains Information on World's Luxury Cars Modified
Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 2011 Pearlescent Metallic Grey With Golden Nuanced Colour
Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 2011 Pearlescent Metallic Grey With Golden Nuanced Colour
Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 2011 Pearlescent Metallic Grey With Golden Nuanced Colour
With the gray color and metallic shades of gold into the car Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTS Awards Edition which will enter in 2011. Brake systems, which mimic the system is installed to the Quattroporte Sport GT S, and uses dual-cast technology, further enhanced by the hands of well-polished calipers on the front and rear. With the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S Awards Edition, Maserati and Brembo are introduced in the market for the first time calipers polished, treated with precision mechanical processes and displays complete the hand that gives them their special appearances, such as mirrors and increase their confidence in the same time sporty.
also testify to the interior sports a combination of talent and expertise has always been a central feature Maserati sedan. The Poltrona Frau leather combined with Alcantara seats with perforated corrugated pattern of the new, and Alcantara headlining. Completing the interior space is a special door frame Piano Black brushed aluminum and satin-finish wood molding.
Boot with black trim management has been further adorned with chrome details and leather side pocket. Attention to detail even extended to the mat which is made of materials is richer and more tender.
A special exterior “Awards Edition” of the plate complement the look of the car and make the series has a unique car is even more clear.
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New Luxurious Modification Car With Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Ferrari must be one of the most popular supercar manufacturers around the world with top models such as the Ferrari Daytona and the Ferrari Enzo from yesteryear, and the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and the Ferrari California from more recent times. Ferrari cars have always been popular attractions at the top car shows around the globe. Whether it be a manufacturer support car show, like the Frankfurt Car show, or a tuner car show like the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, you will always find the latest Ferrari supercars on display. In some instances you may even find custom and modified Ferrari cars in attendance!
Below you will find a gallery of some of our favorite Ferrari supercars from different car shows around the globe…
New Luxurious Modification Car With Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
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New York City to ditch yellow cabs for greener taxis?
New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission chairman David Yassky, who is overseeing the search for a new design, says the city hopes to replace the current fleet standard, the gas-guzzling Ford Crown Victory.
"It's done great work," he says. "But it's time for a new car. The Ford Crown Victoria gets 12 miles to a gallon. It's not the most comfortable ride in the back, and while it's a design that everyone associates with the New York City cab, it's time to freshen it up."
The finalists in the competition to design the next generation of yellow cabs include car manufacturers Nissan, Ford and Karsan of Turkey. The results will be announced in mid-January.
'No choice'
The competing designs are all roomier and more fuel-efficient than the current yellow taxis, which number about 13,000, and they all bear more than a passing resemblance to the most modern black cabs in London.
City officials are thinking of giving one manufacturer the contract to build all of New York's cabs - a change from the current situation where 16 different models of taxi are made by nine different manufacturers, although the majority are Ford's Crown Victoria.
The competing designs - including this Nissan - are all roomier and more fuel efficient than current cabs The potential move to one manufacturer is not popular with veteran taxi driver John Caines, who is devoted to his Crown Victoria.
"It's as New York as Broadway, as Manhattan as Times Square," he says. "It's my office, my production facility, my way of earning income."
Every morning, he gets up, washes his cab, and heads out to see what the day brings. Mr Caines does not want to part company with his current vehicle, and dislikes the idea of one manufacturer making all of the city's taxis.
"What about choice?" he asks. "Where's my freedom to choose? And what if that one manufacturer can't get you the parts when you need them? It's risky."
He also worries about how much the new cab might cost.
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2012 Alfa Romeo Mito Facelift with fuel consumption About 4.5 liter for 100 km
2012 Alfa Romeo Mito Facelift with fuel consumption About 4.5 liter for 100 km
2012 Alfa Romeo Mito Facelift scheduled to come in 2012.
2012 Alfa Romeo Mito Facelift is to come with engine 900 cc that capable of generating power 105 hp and max torque 155 Nm.
The fuel consumption of Alfa Romeo Mito Facelift is 4.5 liter for 100 km.
No price revealed yet.
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2012 Alfa Romeo Mito Facelift scheduled to come in 2012.
2012 Alfa Romeo Mito Facelift is to come with engine 900 cc that capable of generating power 105 hp and max torque 155 Nm.
The fuel consumption of Alfa Romeo Mito Facelift is 4.5 liter for 100 km.
No price revealed yet.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Facelift with engine V8 6300 cc
2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Facelift with engine V8 6300 cc
2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Facelift reported about to come in 2011.
The new Mercedes-Benz C63 would come with engine V8 6300 cc that capable of generating power 457 hp and automatic 7-speeds MCT new transmission to reduce the fuel consumption.
Mercedes-Benz set to introduce both AMG and Standard version of C-Class at Detroit Auto Show 2011 on January.
However, no price revealed about the vehicle.
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TVS Vertex To Release In Indonesia On 2011
TVS Vertex To Release In Indonesia On 2011
TVS Vertex, the underbone motor sport, reported to release in Indonesia on 2011.
PT. TVS Motor company Indonesia (TVSMCI) have been introduced the bike at JMS 2010 ago and it set to release on 2011.
The bike that come with engine 150 cc to compete with Suzuki Satria F150.
However, there is no much more information about the bike including the price and specs.
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Don’t mess with Facebook, Twitter, Blogs: Portuguese company Ensitel learns the hard way what the Streisand effect is
Portugal’s mobile phone store chain Ensitel, a branch of Avenir Telecom, put itself in the centre of a public relations nightmare of a storm after getting a court order to force a blogger (who happens to work for Portugal's leading web portal) to remove six posts originally published in 2009. The post series centered on the blogger’s frustration after Ensitel refused to refund her for a malfunctioning Nokia cell phone, acquired in Lisbon.
The blogger, Maria João Nogueira, offered her view on the bad costumer experience episode that ended up in court later that year. Ensitel won the case, but ended up losing far more than a client when two years later, on December 2010, requested a court order to force the blog posts removal on the grounds of defamation.
The blogger refused to delete the posts, and word of corporate censorship on the blogosphere quickly spread through fellow bloggers, Twitter and Facebook. On Twitter, the #ensitel hashtag hit number one among Portuguese-speaking users.
On Facebook, Ensitel’s page was flooded with critical observations from clients, who then joined by the thousands groups like I will never buy another product at Ensitel. The company kept on a suicidal track when it started deleting comments from its Facebook profile and allegedly threatening Facebook users with legal action.
The case then spread to the Portuguese press, with newspapers pointing Ensitel’s naivety about social networks and columnists baffled by the level of rage exhibited by the Portuguese consumers in a time of deep political disengagement (contrary to the Greeks, the Irish or even the Icelanders, the Portuguese haven’t really protested much against current austerity measures).
The Streisand effect
This telenovela, as Maria João Nogueira calls it, is yet another example of the so-called Streisend effect, an internet phenomenon in which an attempt to hide or remove a piece of information has the unintended consequence of causing the information to be publicized more widely (see Wikipedia’s article on the Streisand effect).
The name was coined after American actress Barbra Streisand unsuccessfully attempted to remove an aerial photograph of her California mansion from an online gallery through legal action, causing millions of internet users to search and view that very same image.
In September 2009, Wikipedia lists, the Photoshop Disasters blog posted an advertisement from Polo Ralph Lauren that contained a heavily manipulated image of a female model. The post was subsequently reprinted by BoingBoing. Ralph Lauren issued DMCA takedown notices to BoingBoing's ISP and Blogspot, which hosts Photoshop Disasters, claiming their use of the image infringed copyright.
Blogspot complied, but BoingBoing's ISP consulted with BoingBoing and agreed the image was fair use. As a result, BoingBoing issued a mocking rebuttal, using the same image again and posting the takedown notice. The rebuttal was widely reported, including on frequently viewed websites such as The Huffington Post and ABC News.
2011 New TVS Wego To Release in Tamil Nadu India
2011 New TVS Wego To Release in Tamil Nadu India
A TVS bike since 2009, TV Wego reported to refresh with new version in 2011.
The 2011 New TVS Wego sets to release in Tamil Nadu India.
At this time, the scooter sale was beyond the expectation.
In 2009, the first time Wego introduced, this car booked about 12,000-15,000 units per month.
The production capacity at this time is about 12,000 unit and it would increased to become about 20,000 units.
Although TVS Wego displayed at Jakarta Motorcycle Show (JMCS) 2010 ago, but PT TVS Motor Company Indonesia (TMCI) seem not interest to bring the bike in Indonesia.
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2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Review,Price,Feature
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Review,Price,Feature
The 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show allowed Subaru to unveil the Impreza Design Concept, a preview version of the next generation Impreza. Based on that concept, Jonsibal has imagined what the WRX STI version would look like and we say, if the production version looks anything like this, it will surely be a success.
In addition to a security system with engine immobilizer and high-friction seat, the sturdy 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi receives the same updates as the regular WRX. A new steering rack a new helical-type limited slip differential, and wider 17x8-inch BBS alloy wheels come handy in helping the STi offer an improved performance. Whether it is the wider rear track, improved brake pedal feel, a new underbody shield adding stability at higher speeds or the aluminum rear suspension components, the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi is equipped with the features and specs that appeal to its customers.
The 2012 STi has the reputation of being one of the best cars sold in the United States offering value for money. The redesigned front and rear styling enhance the look of the Impreza WRX STi. Outside, the front fascia features four high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps with smoke tinted lenses and distinctive STi fog light insert covers. Inside, the enlarged hood scoop in the aluminum hood feeds outside air to the intercooler. If your criterion when choosing a car is impressive performance, safety or comfort, the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi fits the bill.
While Subarus have never been the most attractive cars on the road and the STI has always paled in comparison to its Mitsubishi rival, if Subie’s designers follow this path it might be the first time the EVO comes up short on the looks department.
The 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show allowed Subaru to unveil the Impreza Design Concept, a preview version of the next generation Impreza. Based on that concept, Jonsibal has imagined what the WRX STI version would look like and we say, if the production version looks anything like this, it will surely be a success.
In addition to a security system with engine immobilizer and high-friction seat, the sturdy 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi receives the same updates as the regular WRX. A new steering rack a new helical-type limited slip differential, and wider 17x8-inch BBS alloy wheels come handy in helping the STi offer an improved performance. Whether it is the wider rear track, improved brake pedal feel, a new underbody shield adding stability at higher speeds or the aluminum rear suspension components, the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi is equipped with the features and specs that appeal to its customers.
The 2012 STi has the reputation of being one of the best cars sold in the United States offering value for money. The redesigned front and rear styling enhance the look of the Impreza WRX STi. Outside, the front fascia features four high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps with smoke tinted lenses and distinctive STi fog light insert covers. Inside, the enlarged hood scoop in the aluminum hood feeds outside air to the intercooler. If your criterion when choosing a car is impressive performance, safety or comfort, the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi fits the bill.
While Subarus have never been the most attractive cars on the road and the STI has always paled in comparison to its Mitsubishi rival, if Subie’s designers follow this path it might be the first time the EVO comes up short on the looks department.
2011 TOYOTA SIENNA PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS
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| toyota sienna 2011 |
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| Engine | 3.5-liter V6 | 2.7-liter L4 |
| Total Horsepower | 266 hp | |
Transmission | 6-speed ECT-i automatic | 6-speed ECT-i automatic |
Towing Capacity (lbs.) | 3,500 | N/A |
Width (inches) | 78.2 | 78.2 in. |
Height (inches) | 68.9 70.7 with roof rails | 68.9 70.7 with roof rails |
Overall Length (inches) | 200.2 | 200.2 |
Wheelbase (inches) | 119.3 | 119.3 |
Wheels Sienna grade and LE FWD XLE FWD LE, XLE, LTD AWD SE | 17-inch five-spoke alloy 17-inch seven spoke machine finished alloy 18-inch 10-spoke machine finished alloy 19-inch six-spoke Super Chrome finished alloy | 17-inch five-spoke alloy |
Tires | P235/60 R17 (Sienna grade, LE, XLE) P235/55R18 (Limited) P235/55RF18 (AWD models) P235/50R19 (SE) | P235/60 R17 (Sienna grade, LE) |
Emissions Rating | ULEV II | TBD |
New Toyota Avanza
This is used by Toyota Avanza manufacturers in Indonesia.Four-wheel vehicle market in India does not seem to have completely, the various producers like race-car race to release their new products to the people of Indonesia, as the market will demand four-wheel vehicle that is not again.
Toyota Avanza
Example only Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) after successful getting to the heart of the Indonesian people released New Kijang Innova in 2008, known previously irit of Innova, PT TAM is now working with the Daihatsu Indonesia to bring the New Avanza car known as the family car that does not lose competitiveness product with the car other classmates.
This time New Avanza comes with a spectacular view of the fans. From the exterior, the new Avanza with the roof lining or the roof of a wave like Toyota Innova. Avanza body postures with a high factor of aerodynamics needs to be obstacles to the wind, not only that wave roof can also muffle the sound when the rain menguyur hoods.
TAM does not lose the idea to change the display bumper New Avanza with the bumper memetingkan a more smooth when the air entering the engine room of New Avanza so that fan cooling bumper display at this time.
New engine used Avanza is not much different with the engine Avanza VVT-i is a long time, to use the New Avanza VVT-i engine is economical and economical.
Currently PT TAM provides a type 4 New Avanza with 7 color choices. Price for New Avanza Minor Change EM / T = Rp 116,800,000, Minor-Change New Avanza GM / T = Rp 131,750,000,-New Avanza Minor Change SM / T = Rp 143,100,000,-New Avanza Minor Change SA / Q = Rp 153,100,000, --
Volkswagen GTI refined for 2010
When Volkswagen hopped up a Golf back in 1976, it invented a niche that came to be known as the Hot Hatchback segment. With just 100 horsepower, it’s difficult now to think that was hot…but it was. Hey, it was 1976 and polyester, John Travolta and the BeeGees were cool, too.
With leisure suits now just a bad dream, the new sixth-generation VW Golf GTI that hits our shores in October as a 2010 model, is just as hot. That makes it pretty cool.
The new GTI , which will make its formal U.S. debut at the New York Auto Show in a couple of weeks, is no longer the power player in the segment if all you’re counting is horsepower. No, the MazdaSpeed3 cranks out 273 hp, while the new GTI makes 200 hp from its 2.0-liter turbocharged four cylinder.
You’re correct if you say that this car has the same power as the outgoing model. What makes this new GTI worth talking about is the refinement VW engineers have worked into the car’s handling, not to mention the updates to the interior and exterior.
Unfortunately, U.S. buyers will not be able to get several features available on European-spec cars, like Dynamic Chassis Control that allows for three settings– comfort, normal and sport–of the car’s shock absorbers. Other items like dynamic cruise control will also not make it to the States. HID headlights, standard on the outgoing model, will be optional on the new car.
The U.S. VW folks say they kept the standard equipment list limited in order to keep down the cost of the three- or five-door hatch (the five-door is a $500 option). But the standard feature list is quite high, so don’t think all the models we get will be strippers. Official prices were not released at our initial test drive, but expect the car to start around $24,000, making it relative bargain in the front-drive sporty market.
So while this new GTI looks much like the fifth-generation car, every body panel (save for the roof) is different. The interior, likewise, is further refined with a better-looking center stack and chrome-trimmed gauge cluster. And yes, the plaid cloth seats are still part of the package. Some things from the ’70s just never go out of fashion.
The base transmission is a six-speed automatic with a six-speed dual-clutch tranny as an option. VW says a seventh gear, available on other VW models, is not necessary here because of the engine’s 207 lb-ft of torque. We sampled them and like both for different reasons. But if we’re headed to our garage, we’d save the $1,200 (approximately) on the DSG and spend it elsewhere…the six-speed manual is damn good.
Newer, cheaper Ampera (Volt) already under development
While the first generation Volt/Ampera will be built in Detroit until 2015, the second generation of the extended range electric vehicles, which are already under development, will probably be manufactured in Europe.
“At that point it will make business sense to ramp up volumes of the Volt and Ampera, and to have several production sites for the ‘EREV’ model family,” said GM Europe president Nick Reilly for Autocar. “We will need one of those factories to be in Europe, and I’m very keen for it to be Ellesmere Port.”
The GM Europe official mentioned that the 2015 Ampera range will include a compact-medium hatchback, a four-door replacement of the upcoming Ampera and a crossover SUV similar to the Chevrolet Volt MPV5 concept that was unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show.
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Electric vehicle charging station market in the US to exceed $4B by 2016
The projections in the electric vehicle study by Zpryme's EV Insights Practice and sponsored by Airbiquity (download ‘The Electric Vehicle Study’ for free www.zpryme.com) show that the charging service market value is expected to grow at faster rate than the charging station market value, but the charging station market is expected to be almost eight times larger than the service industry by 2016.
With such high anticipation for the growing U.S. EV market, developing and deploying charging stations has quickly become an extremely competitive race. Both large companies and start-ups are vying for market share, including Coulomb Technologies, ClipperCreek, ECOtality, ABB, GE, Siemens, Leviton, AeroVironment and Pep Stations.
Some key market value projections (2011 - 2016):
Electric vehicle sales:
Annual EV/PHEV unit sales are projected grow by 36.2% annually from 2011 to 2016, from 43,400 to 203,200.
The total EV/PHEV stock are projected to grow from 104,200 in 2011 to 730,700 in 2016.
Charging Stations:
Home (level II) charging station unit sales are projected to grow by 37.7% annually from 2011 to 2016, from 25,400 to 125,900.
Home (level II) charging station sales will grow from $239.6 million to $1.07 billion during this time period. Home charging stations are projected to account for 32.1% of the market value in 2011 and 27.0% in 2016.
Public (level II) charging station unit sales are projected to grow by 43.1% annually from 2011 to 2016, from 13,600 to 81,300.
Public (level II) charging station sales will grow from $282.0 million to $1.60 billion during this time period. Level II charging stations are projected to account for 37.8% of the market value in 2011 and 40.7% in 2016.
Fast (level III) charging station sales will grow from $193.4 million to $1.15 billion during this time period. Level III charging stations are projected to account for 25.9% of the market in 2011 and 29.1% 2016. (see table 1 above)
Fast (level III) charging station unit sales are projected to grow by 44.2% annually from 2011 to 2016, from 2,200 to 13,500.
EV Charging Service Users:
Annual new charging service users are projected to grow by 40.4% annually from 2011 to 2016, from 27,600 to 150,400.
The cumulative total number of charging service users is projected to grow from 39,800 in 2011 to 574,900 million in 2016.
VIDEO: How to charge your electric vehicle with home solar panels
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Draft blade repsol #1
eh setelah sekian hari ane beli, eh di dealer daerah lain ternyata blade versi repsol masih ada... n ternyata masih tetap diproduksi ampe sekarang.. wew dasar dealer nakal,, bisanya ngebohongin n nipu calon konsumen biar jualannya cepet laku,, dasar,,,
yawdah ane bersabar aja, mungkin jodoh ane emang ama si blade merah..
tapi lama-lama hati ane bergejolak juga gan.. he..
pengen nostalgia lagi ama si repsol yang tulisannya kebalik...
buat ngobatinnya, ane coba2 dulu ngerancang si blade merah biar jadi blade repsol dengan tulisan kebalik.. :)
tapi ane usahakan biar coraknya beda ama blade repsol standar pabrik..
ni hasilnya, ini draft ke 1
yang ane ubah cuman bodi utama aja, dilabur orange hitam n merah, tapi unsur merahnya tetap dominan n tetep nyisain warna silver (biar tetap cocok ama warna di stnk)..
warna spatbor tetep merah, velg juga merah pokoknya tetep dominan merah deh.. ane tambahin juga bodi penutup mesin yang dicat merah, biar kelihatan hehe.. spatbor kolong belakang juga dilabur orange putih merah, copy paste dari motornya pedrosa.. Yang paling utama.. ane tulisiin tulisan repsol yang kebalik :)
2011 New Maserati Grand Turismno S
The Maserati GranTurismo S, the sportiest version of Maserati’s coupé, was developed for those looking for a distinctive performance car. The new and powerful 4.7 litre V8 engine is capable of generating 323 kw (440bhp), bestowing the GranTurismo S with a distinctive personality, aggression and power; all the necessary traits to deliver a refined drive in complete safety.
The transaxle set up employed in the design of the engine and gearbox is a stunning example of Maserati technology. The suspension makes the most of this system thanks to new fixed-rate dampers that now offer 10% more damping. The compression and extension ratios have also been tweaked and the rear torsion bar stiffened. The brakes, developed in collaboration with Brembo, always give a prompt response thanks to their dual cast iron and aluminium discs.
The sporty feel of the GranTurismo S is accentuated by Pininfarina’s modern lines. The detailing on the car renders it unmistakable. Features include red prongs on the Trident, the Saetta logo mirror and the standard colour of the brake callipers, features that distinguish competition Maseratis. Style, elegance and safety, combined with extraordinary performance, makes driving the Maserati GranTurismo S a thrilling experience that can be enjoyed every day.
GranTurismo S is powered by a 4.7-liter V8 in place of the unit regular GT's 4.2-liter. Output of 433 horsepower at 7000 rpm with a torque rating of 360 lb-ft at 4750 rpm, repair 28, and 21 respectively. In S, an MC-Shift replace sophisticated dual-clutch six-speed ZF automatic transmission. The changes at the highest speed for the S 183 mph, up from 177 mph, and reached 62 mph from stop nearly three-tenths of seconds faster, at 4.93. Because the transaxle configuration, weight distribution over the rear S-bias, at 53 percent, compared with 51 percent of the ordinary car was rear bias.
New high power Brembo brakes increase stopping distance and offers a high resistance to fade. Maserati claims the car can stop from 62 mph in less than 115 meters. This system has a front brake discs made with dual-cast technology, so that pairs up iron and aluminum for a better weight, heat transfer properties, and extorted by a mono-block calipers aluminum 6-piston.
Compared with the standard GranTurismo, S rides on unique 20-inch wheels, up from 19-inch wheels. Other exterior visual differences between the two sides of skirts and unique integrated spoiler. The dimensions of the GranTurismo and S are nearly identical, although S is 2.7 inches wider.
In addition to the above changes, the S features of a conventional suspension set-up, aggressively tuned to reduce roll by 10 percent compared with the GranTurismo pedestrians. Electronically-adjustable Skyhook suspension was found in a weaker car is an option. Interior Poltrona Frau leather and Alcantara for luxury increased, and include more aggressive seat supported.
Engine
The Maserati GranTurismo S is powered by an eight cylinder, 4,691 cc V90° engine that develops 440 bhp at 7,000 rpm and produces a maximum torque of 490 Nm at 4,750 rpm. The timing is actioned by two overhead camshafts per bank and four valves per cylinder controlled by hydraulic tappets. The overhead camshafts on the aspirated side are controlled by a low pressure, continual phase variator with an actuation time of less than 0.15 seconds.
The 4.7 litre V8’s maximum power is achieved at 7,500 rpm but can reach 7,600 rpm in dynamic conditions with on-the-limit gear changes. The power unit is one of Maserati’s new breed of wet sump engines.
Exhaust
The engines deep throaty sound can be fully appreciated thanks to the sports exhaust. However, the engine noise never interferes with the on-board comfort you would expect from a true grand tourer.
The set up features two steel exhaust pipes, one for each cylinder bank, that are compensated by a central silencer. Two pneumatic valves are set close to the rear silencers and are controlled electronically by the engine’s central computer. They can be managed by the driver by pushing the ‘Sport’ button on the central console. The new exhaust system is instantly recognisable thanks to its distinctive tailpipes where the two outlets come together in an eye-catching single chrome oval.
Gearbox
From a technical point of view, the electro-actuated gearbox fitted to the Maserati GranTurismo S has a six-speed (plus reverse), twin disc clutch, with a triple cone synchroniser on the first and second gears and a double cone on the other gears.
The twin disc clutch derives from the world of competition and is particularly suitable for sports cars: the reduced size of the clutch group (215 mm), and the small diameter of the flywheel (240 mm), keeps the unit’s overall weight down. This notably reduces the engine’s inertia compared to a single disc set up. The system also allows top end revs to be reached more easily, resulting in a quicker response from the gears, faster shifts and improved gear dynamics.
The electro-actuated transmission can be used in two ways: manual and automatic. Manual mode is for those who prefer a sportier, more involving driving experience with gear changes only made if the driver requests them in order to fully unlock the car’s performance. Automatic mode is designed for when the driver wants a relaxing drive: the system decides not only when to change gear but at what revs.
MC-Shift
The MC-Shift gearbox is the biggest innovation on the electro-actuated system fitted to the Maserati GranTurismo S. MC-Shift is a management and components software that allows super fast gear change times.
On the Maserati GranTurismo S, the gear changes partially overlap and engaging and disengaging the gear happens before the clutch fully opens and shuts. This means that gear changes, taken as the time from when the foot comes off the accelerator, drops to 100ms, while the gear shift itself takes 40ms.
The fast MC-Shift is only available when changing up and in Manual Sport mode when the gearbox computer recognises that the parameters relative to the temperature of the engine and gearbox have been reached. The fast changes can be made above 5,500 revs and with the accelerator pedal at 80% opening. Once these parameters have been reached, the system enables fast changes and advises the driver of this via the MC-S light on the instrument panel.
Transaxle set up
The Maserati GranTurismo S is equipped with a transaxle system, part of Maserati’s proud technical tradition and that is found on many high performance sports cars. The transaxle set-up further improves the weight distribution of the GranTurismo by shifting the gearbox to the rear in a single block with the differential. The mid-mounted engine is firmly connected to the electro-actuated gearbox, set in the rear, via a rigid tube that houses the drive shaft. These solutions give the Maserati GranTurismo S a front-rear weight distribution of 47%-53%, unique in its segment.
Suspension
The Maserati GranTurismo S comes with fixed-setting suspension that is now fitted with new springs and dampers to offer 10% more damping. The compression and extension ratios have also been tweaked and adapted to the car’s specific characteristics and the rear torsion bar has been reinforced.
The Skyhook system
As an alternative to fixed rate dampers, the electronically controlled Skyhook suspension is available as an option. This system employs dampers with an aluminium body that continually adjust the damping.
The Skyhook system acts by using acceleration sensors that detect movement on all four wheels and the body. A control unit processes the data it receives from the sensors, analyses the driving style and road surface and instantly adjusts the dampers accordingly via their proportional valves. However, as the Skyhook and transmission data from the sensors is fed to the same point, Maserati engineers have integrated the two systems. As such, the GranTurismo S is able to fine tune the suspension settings so that the driver feels even less movement through the chassis during gear changes.
Opting for the ‘Sport’ setting results in a stiffer ride, less roll, more contained load transfer, greater agility and stability as well as allowing startling performance figures. The dedicated on board computer reduces gear shifts by 40% and Skyhook switches from controlling the ride to focusing on the set up (body control), making the GranTurismo easier to handle and giving it more grip. Together, the two systems combine to offer more precise and involving gear changes.
2011 New Maserati Grand Turismno S
The Maserati GranTurismo S, the sportiest version of Maserati’s coupé, was developed for those looking for a distinctive performance car. The new and powerful 4.7 litre V8 engine is capable of generating 323 kw (440bhp), bestowing the GranTurismo S with a distinctive personality, aggression and power; all the necessary traits to deliver a refined drive in complete safety.
The transaxle set up employed in the design of the engine and gearbox is a stunning example of Maserati technology. The suspension makes the most of this system thanks to new fixed-rate dampers that now offer 10% more damping. The compression and extension ratios have also been tweaked and the rear torsion bar stiffened. The brakes, developed in collaboration with Brembo, always give a prompt response thanks to their dual cast iron and aluminium discs.
The sporty feel of the GranTurismo S is accentuated by Pininfarina’s modern lines. The detailing on the car renders it unmistakable. Features include red prongs on the Trident, the Saetta logo mirror and the standard colour of the brake callipers, features that distinguish competition Maseratis. Style, elegance and safety, combined with extraordinary performance, makes driving the Maserati GranTurismo S a thrilling experience that can be enjoyed every day.
GranTurismo S is powered by a 4.7-liter V8 in place of the unit regular GT's 4.2-liter. Output of 433 horsepower at 7000 rpm with a torque rating of 360 lb-ft at 4750 rpm, repair 28, and 21 respectively. In S, an MC-Shift replace sophisticated dual-clutch six-speed ZF automatic transmission. The changes at the highest speed for the S 183 mph, up from 177 mph, and reached 62 mph from stop nearly three-tenths of seconds faster, at 4.93. Because the transaxle configuration, weight distribution over the rear S-bias, at 53 percent, compared with 51 percent of the ordinary car was rear bias.
New high power Brembo brakes increase stopping distance and offers a high resistance to fade. Maserati claims the car can stop from 62 mph in less than 115 meters. This system has a front brake discs made with dual-cast technology, so that pairs up iron and aluminum for a better weight, heat transfer properties, and extorted by a mono-block calipers aluminum 6-piston.
Compared with the standard GranTurismo, S rides on unique 20-inch wheels, up from 19-inch wheels. Other exterior visual differences between the two sides of skirts and unique integrated spoiler. The dimensions of the GranTurismo and S are nearly identical, although S is 2.7 inches wider.
In addition to the above changes, the S features of a conventional suspension set-up, aggressively tuned to reduce roll by 10 percent compared with the GranTurismo pedestrians. Electronically-adjustable Skyhook suspension was found in a weaker car is an option. Interior Poltrona Frau leather and Alcantara for luxury increased, and include more aggressive seat supported.
Engine
The Maserati GranTurismo S is powered by an eight cylinder, 4,691 cc V90° engine that develops 440 bhp at 7,000 rpm and produces a maximum torque of 490 Nm at 4,750 rpm. The timing is actioned by two overhead camshafts per bank and four valves per cylinder controlled by hydraulic tappets. The overhead camshafts on the aspirated side are controlled by a low pressure, continual phase variator with an actuation time of less than 0.15 seconds.
The 4.7 litre V8’s maximum power is achieved at 7,500 rpm but can reach 7,600 rpm in dynamic conditions with on-the-limit gear changes. The power unit is one of Maserati’s new breed of wet sump engines.
Exhaust
The engines deep throaty sound can be fully appreciated thanks to the sports exhaust. However, the engine noise never interferes with the on-board comfort you would expect from a true grand tourer.
The set up features two steel exhaust pipes, one for each cylinder bank, that are compensated by a central silencer. Two pneumatic valves are set close to the rear silencers and are controlled electronically by the engine’s central computer. They can be managed by the driver by pushing the ‘Sport’ button on the central console. The new exhaust system is instantly recognisable thanks to its distinctive tailpipes where the two outlets come together in an eye-catching single chrome oval.
Gearbox
From a technical point of view, the electro-actuated gearbox fitted to the Maserati GranTurismo S has a six-speed (plus reverse), twin disc clutch, with a triple cone synchroniser on the first and second gears and a double cone on the other gears.
The twin disc clutch derives from the world of competition and is particularly suitable for sports cars: the reduced size of the clutch group (215 mm), and the small diameter of the flywheel (240 mm), keeps the unit’s overall weight down. This notably reduces the engine’s inertia compared to a single disc set up. The system also allows top end revs to be reached more easily, resulting in a quicker response from the gears, faster shifts and improved gear dynamics.
The electro-actuated transmission can be used in two ways: manual and automatic. Manual mode is for those who prefer a sportier, more involving driving experience with gear changes only made if the driver requests them in order to fully unlock the car’s performance. Automatic mode is designed for when the driver wants a relaxing drive: the system decides not only when to change gear but at what revs.
MC-Shift
The MC-Shift gearbox is the biggest innovation on the electro-actuated system fitted to the Maserati GranTurismo S. MC-Shift is a management and components software that allows super fast gear change times.
On the Maserati GranTurismo S, the gear changes partially overlap and engaging and disengaging the gear happens before the clutch fully opens and shuts. This means that gear changes, taken as the time from when the foot comes off the accelerator, drops to 100ms, while the gear shift itself takes 40ms.
The fast MC-Shift is only available when changing up and in Manual Sport mode when the gearbox computer recognises that the parameters relative to the temperature of the engine and gearbox have been reached. The fast changes can be made above 5,500 revs and with the accelerator pedal at 80% opening. Once these parameters have been reached, the system enables fast changes and advises the driver of this via the MC-S light on the instrument panel.
Transaxle set up
The Maserati GranTurismo S is equipped with a transaxle system, part of Maserati’s proud technical tradition and that is found on many high performance sports cars. The transaxle set-up further improves the weight distribution of the GranTurismo by shifting the gearbox to the rear in a single block with the differential. The mid-mounted engine is firmly connected to the electro-actuated gearbox, set in the rear, via a rigid tube that houses the drive shaft. These solutions give the Maserati GranTurismo S a front-rear weight distribution of 47%-53%, unique in its segment.
Suspension
The Maserati GranTurismo S comes with fixed-setting suspension that is now fitted with new springs and dampers to offer 10% more damping. The compression and extension ratios have also been tweaked and adapted to the car’s specific characteristics and the rear torsion bar has been reinforced.
The Skyhook system
As an alternative to fixed rate dampers, the electronically controlled Skyhook suspension is available as an option. This system employs dampers with an aluminium body that continually adjust the damping.
The Skyhook system acts by using acceleration sensors that detect movement on all four wheels and the body. A control unit processes the data it receives from the sensors, analyses the driving style and road surface and instantly adjusts the dampers accordingly via their proportional valves. However, as the Skyhook and transmission data from the sensors is fed to the same point, Maserati engineers have integrated the two systems. As such, the GranTurismo S is able to fine tune the suspension settings so that the driver feels even less movement through the chassis during gear changes.
Opting for the ‘Sport’ setting results in a stiffer ride, less roll, more contained load transfer, greater agility and stability as well as allowing startling performance figures. The dedicated on board computer reduces gear shifts by 40% and Skyhook switches from controlling the ride to focusing on the set up (body control), making the GranTurismo easier to handle and giving it more grip. Together, the two systems combine to offer more precise and involving gear changes.
Maserati Grand Turismo S, Powerful And Aggressive
A year after the unveiling of the GranTurismo, Maserati will be back at the Geneva International Motorshow with yet another world premiere, the GranTurismo S. The ultimate expression of the Trident coupé's sportiness shifts the emphasis onto performance and driving enjoyment.
Two main novelties are at the heart of the new Maserati: the 440 HP V8 4.7 engine and the electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in the Transaxle layout typical of high-performance sports cars that represents the technological DNA of all Maseratis.
The GranTurismo S makes use of the high-performance brake system developed in collaboration with Brembo and introduced for the first time in the automotive field on the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S. The system features front brake discs made with dual-cast technology - a dual casting of cast iron and aluminum, paired with aluminum mono-bloc 6-piston brake calipers, ensuring optimized braking performance.
On the exterior the Maserati GranTurismo S is characterised by a number of aesthetic modifications that, although discrete, are highly effective and make the car body appear sportier without abandoning the sleekness of the lines masterfully designed by Pininfarina.
Seat features finished in Alcantara central zone and a new horizontal pipe. Along with Poltrona Frau ® leather-Alcantara combination, Alcantara can be substituted for the skin * peccary. Peccary comes in three natural shades and is a natural skin embossed different from that normally used in vehicle seats. Its natural look and no additional chemical treatment to distinguish from other skin.
GranTurismo S cocoon the driver and gave him the sensation of having everything under control. From the driver's seat you can experience a shift, gear elegant chrome-edged paddle behind the wheel. Center console has a home switch panel to select first gear and vice versa through the gearbox electro-pressed.
Maserati GranTurismo S personalization that results in a more contemporary look. You can even choose AluTex to the dashboard, door panels and rear side panels. AluTex is a material created by inserting fine aluminum powder on the surface of fiberglass, this produces an unusual brilliance and three-dimensional effect.
Maserati Grand Turismo S, Powerful And Aggressive
A year after the unveiling of the GranTurismo, Maserati will be back at the Geneva International Motorshow with yet another world premiere, the GranTurismo S. The ultimate expression of the Trident coupé's sportiness shifts the emphasis onto performance and driving enjoyment.
Two main novelties are at the heart of the new Maserati: the 440 HP V8 4.7 engine and the electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in the Transaxle layout typical of high-performance sports cars that represents the technological DNA of all Maseratis.
The GranTurismo S makes use of the high-performance brake system developed in collaboration with Brembo and introduced for the first time in the automotive field on the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S. The system features front brake discs made with dual-cast technology - a dual casting of cast iron and aluminum, paired with aluminum mono-bloc 6-piston brake calipers, ensuring optimized braking performance.
On the exterior the Maserati GranTurismo S is characterised by a number of aesthetic modifications that, although discrete, are highly effective and make the car body appear sportier without abandoning the sleekness of the lines masterfully designed by Pininfarina.
Seat features finished in Alcantara central zone and a new horizontal pipe. Along with Poltrona Frau ® leather-Alcantara combination, Alcantara can be substituted for the skin * peccary. Peccary comes in three natural shades and is a natural skin embossed different from that normally used in vehicle seats. Its natural look and no additional chemical treatment to distinguish from other skin.
GranTurismo S cocoon the driver and gave him the sensation of having everything under control. From the driver's seat you can experience a shift, gear elegant chrome-edged paddle behind the wheel. Center console has a home switch panel to select first gear and vice versa through the gearbox electro-pressed.
Maserati GranTurismo S personalization that results in a more contemporary look. You can even choose AluTex to the dashboard, door panels and rear side panels. AluTex is a material created by inserting fine aluminum powder on the surface of fiberglass, this produces an unusual brilliance and three-dimensional effect.
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