Without Voice and Without Smoke
Car Audio December 12th, 2009
Jakarta – Two years ago, in July 2006 during the Indonesia International Motor Show, car zero emissions Honda FCX fuel cell exhibited to the public ahead of Jakarta. Now, the car that Honda’s FCX Clarity was given the name that was produced in bulk.
This green car, according to Honda Motor Co. (HMC) will be sold into the market in limited numbers in July in California, the United States and in Japan by the end of this year.
HMC said it could have sold dozens of units of the FCX Clarity in a year and could sell about 200 units within three years.
But that is still a constraint FCX Clarity is the sales price is still expensive and the lack of refueling infrastructure, hydrogen fuel cell.
Honda FCX Clarity that rely on hydrogen as a driver of this machine is spelled frugal with the fuel tank can be charged 5000-psi distance of 270 miles.
With an output of 100 kW and torque of 256 lb.ft Nm/189, HMC claimed FCX Clarity has doubled the efficiency levels of electric and hybrid cars are three times more efficient than ordinary cars that use fuel oil.
Power driven FCX Clarity at the runway room Honda V Flow stack combines a lithium ion battery pack and hydrogen storage tank to provide power to the electric motor. Mentioned that the space in the performance of the motor will work best when the 100-kilowatt power source provides power for acceleration phase of middle to upper.
Capitalized, water and lithium batteries, variant four-door sedan type vehicle FCX Clarity will produce a maximum speed of 100 mph with a temperature resistance up to 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
Additional staff will also be available as an alternative to the kinetic energy from braking or acceleration reduction is known as regenerative braking. Stored along with surplus energy from fuel in lithium ion battery pack and will be used as a backup when needed.
Issued by vehicle emissions, zero-friendly-it’s just emisions hydrogen or water. The CO2 that is released from this car only comes from the activities of the hydrogen into electricity, where carbon dioxide is produced from natural gas instead of hazardous chemicals (petrol) with a far amount of CO2 produced by conventional machines.
Not only that superior-zero emissions, in terms of display types Clarity four-door sedan was also symbolizes the future of Honda’s design with a lower portion of the nose and cabin space is wide enough for the family and luggage. And maintain a theme that was carried, Honda also lining the interior benches and doors use natural plant-based anti-stretchy and hot sun with exceptional durability from Honda Bio-Fabric-development.
Navigation technology to track the location of “Pom hydrogen” Nearby, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS), premium sound system and Bluetooth become a standard feature.
Besides displaying the forefront of developing fuel cell technology, Honda FCX also features a breakthrough in bringing the vehicle. This car is equipped with biometric sensors and smart cameras that can recognize the driver’s profile and automatically adjusting the various vehicle functions in accordance with the optimal position of the driver.
At the time the driver approached the vehicle, it automatically opens the car door locks. Computer system will also adjust the position of the steering wheel, gas pedal, and instrument panel in accordance with the optimal position of the driver.
Remarkably again, the instrument panel will automatically move up and down in 45-degree angle to adjust to the speed of the vehicle. Sensor system that is installed on the instrument panel to capture the driver’s line of vision to a variety of menu icons, allowing the driver set the audio functions, air conditioners, and other hands-free.
BMW C1-E
Motorcycle December 4th, 2009
Berlin-BMW, on releasing an alternative vehicle C1-E in the form of a combination of a half car half bicycle motor.Gimana it looks?
The vehicle was developed to support eSUM (European Safer Motorcycling Urban) was carrying an electric motor and offers the highest quality of comfort in driving.
In its official statement said that the security features of the BMW on the driver safety cell is located on the roof and seat belts.
This vehicle is also a one-two wheel satunye in Europe that are not required to use the helmet as a safety device.
C1-E to get power from lithium-ion batteries.
BMW only made limited to C1-E concept vehicle only and do not know when it will be in mass production.
50% in the European Truck Driver Not Wear seatbelt
European Cars December 4th, 2009
London-CAESAR study recently showed that 50% of truck drivers in Europe do not wear seat belt (seatbelt).
CAESAR also concluded that nearly all truck drivers think they drive a vehicle that has a large size so it is considered more secure if the collision or other vehicle which collided with a smaller majority. Nevertheless, the CAESAR study claims that a serious injury that happened when the truck driver in traffic accidents can be minimized as much as 40% if drivers use seat belts.
Of the countries surveyed, France has the highest safety belt usage, which is 70%. This occurs because the traffic laws in the country stated that truck drivers are required to read the books to drive safely. Regulation regarding the reduction points on driving license (SIM) in France to make truck drivers are reluctant to break the rules there.
Well, if the survey in Indonesia, how much ya truckers who do not use seat belts?
Alcohol content detector, Compulsory Tools in Car
Auto Tips December 4th, 2009
Washington-drunken condition was banned for driving motor vehicles. Government of the United States (U.S.) recently proposed to require alcohol content detector must be in the car.
The U.S. Congress has approved additional funds to make the tool pendieteksi alcohol became one of the necessary safety equipment is in a car.
The goal, of course, to reduce the rate of accidents due to drunk on hard liquor. In 2008 alone, developed at least 12,000 people died from alcohol in the U.S., both victims were hit by a drunk or a drunk person.
At least there are 13 manufacturers who have approved this program, although the consequences will increase car prices. But they hope that with this tool, car insurance premiums will be reduced.
The Indonesian government seems to be imitating the idea the U.S. government
Check Vehicle Before Driving
Auto Tips December 4th, 2009
Pre start checks or initial inspection of vehicle before engine start has the goal to search for any damage or potential problems in the vehicle.
Pres start early check or vehicle inspection includes two parts, namely external and internal checking the check.
External check is a check around the vehicle including the exterior of the car as the vehicle body, engine room, and vehicle tires.
Meanwhile, for the internal check includes examining the interior of the vehicle such as checking the indicator light, pedal, pedal (gas, brake, and clutch), and the parking brake.
External Check
1. Inspection begins with the outside of the vehicle around the vehicle inspection to determine whether the condition of the vehicle body damage (dents or abrasions), the lights if there are broken or damaged.
2. Inspection of wheels and tires, especially the wind pressure, the depth of flower (tread), wheel bolts and close the valve.
3. Lower part of vehicle inspection to determine the possibility of leakage of oil, brake fluid, radiator water, and the goods or animals every time you start the vehicle.
Check the internal
1. Go for inspection in the cabin before the switch on the vehicle, including an indicator lamp in the speedometer panel.
2. Ban is one of the important parts on the car. Teknanan Check the tire was made during the wind in cold conditions. Improper tire pressure cause faster tire wear and also cause changes in the character of the vehicle stability