Wednesday, February 29, 2012

BMW i3 Electric Idea Sedan – 2013

BMW has finally given us our first authorized, unconcealed look at its advanced, all-electric city car. For now the i3 is tranquil labeled an idea, but this car is greatly added complete than the Megacity concept that preceded it. The four-passenger i3 concept is possibly the most advanced take on electric cars yet, and draws on BMW's familiarity with a fleet of 600 Mini E and 1000 BMW Energetic electric cars.

BMW i3 Electric Car

The i3 is built around a new skeleton concept called Life Drive, which divides the vehicle into sections for Life, the passenger section, and Drive, the power train and battery. For the i3, the bottom half of the car is the Drive section, and is completed typically of lightweight aluminum; the Life passenger section sits on top and is built since Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). Employing this lightweight equipment keeps the i3's weight along to just 2750 pounds.

BMW says that CFRP is as muscular as but 50 percent lighter than steel. Better yet, it never rusts and supposedly offers better security than steel in a crash. CFRP only forms the Life sections shell, however, as expendable plastic panels form the i3's true framework. The i3's electric motor was developed by BMW because the company required fixed control over the feel and performance of its power trains. It is rated at 170 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque, and has single-speed diffusion.

BMW i3 Electric Car

The motor is feed by a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack that is mounted below the floor of the passenger section. This means there is no interruption or diffusion subway in the cabin, and also helps keep the i3's center of gravity low for better behavior and strength.

Though the highest range per charge is rated at 140 miles, BMW admits real-world i3 mileage will be between 80 and 100 miles. Statistics from the Mini E trials trained BMW that a battery range of 74 to 93 miles would gratify 90 percent of all drivers. The i3 concept can reach 62 mph in 7.9 seconds, and its top speed is partial to 93 mph because BMW says superior velocities would drain the battery too speedily.

A full charge is said to take just six hours via a typical European passage, while an optional fast-charger succumb an 80-percent charge in just one hour. Charge times on American 120-volt outlets will expected is longer.


Friday, February 3, 2012

Exposed: 2012 Bentley Continental GTC



The masses presence the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show witnessed the presentation of the new 2012 Bentley Continental GTC. This second-generation model takes the magnificence found in the first GTC and sprinkles in a strong dose of sportiness.

The latest Continental GTC’s power plant is a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W-12 engine producing 567 bhp at 6000 rpm and 516 lb.-ft. of torque at a humble 1700 rpm. A new 6-speed automatic ZF diffusion prepared with Quick shift helps cut shift times by up to 50 percent and enables orchestrated downshifts. Continental GTC is said to drag from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, and from 0-100 mph in 10.9 sec.

Boasting wider front and rear tracks, grippy 275/40ZR-20 Pirelli P Zero tires, sharper navigation, a retuned double-wishbone front and trapezoidal multilink rear suspension and a rear-biased awd system splitting power 40/60 front/rear, the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC promises less under steer and an exciting driving experience. EPA fuel economy figures for the new GTC have it burning 11 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the main road, amazingly decent considering its boosted 12-cylinder transportation close to 3 tons.

In the cabin, a neck radiator system makes top-down driving contented during evenings and cooler weather. Slim and sympathetic “Cobra Style” front seats provide additional comfort, while also providing more freedom and easier access for the rear. Premium soft-touch leather adorns the cockpit and comes existing in 17 colors with six split color combinations and a choice of seven veneers. The GTC’s tailored multi-layered cloth roof, auditory glass and insulated underbody panel provide optimal sound insulation, perfect for the new touch screen 30-GB infotainment system prepared with the latest wide-frequency Balance Mode Radiator speakers. The infotainment system introduces highly developed satellite navigation with Google Maps compatibility and dynamic direction guidance.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

NID student wins an award for inventive car plan at the Auto Expo 2012


Prathyush D, a post-graduate student of transport design at NID bag the award for scheming an pioneering car at Auto Expo 2012. He was honoured with a trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 75,000 by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the organizer of the competition. The creative car is named ‘Moving Tent’ or ‘MovT’ as this tablet wrought car can turn into a tent. Moreover, it do not consume pricey fuel as it runs on green power sources.

Talking about the idea following his innovation, Prathyush said that the design came to his mind while he was working on the theme of green energy sources and green technology. He said, “Just putting a battery in a vehicle doesn’t create it a green vehicle.”

Multi-ferroic material, an alloy is use in this concept vehicle which is able of altering heat into electricity. The electricity will be use for other functions such as head-lamps and power window. These determinations allow the waste heat from the battery in producing useful energy. Discuss about the car’s design Prathyush said that he required to give a new look to his formation. He further additional that “I have an uncovered frame and light weight layered elements. The pearl white frame outside the vehicle is the main frame from which the rest of the car construction is balanced.”

There is a capsule-like passenger room which has seats and control panel balanced from the roof of the car. Along with this, the roof has magnetic discs where the seat can be enthused along. The vehicle is designed for three people, but it can without problems accommodate five passengers, if necessary.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

2012 FIA Formula One World Championship Race Calendar


2012 FIA Formula One World Championship Race Calendar
Date
2012 FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX (Melbourne)
16 - 18 Mar
2012 FORMULA 1 PETRONAS MALAYSIA GRAND PRIX (Kuala Lumpur)
23 - 25 Mar
2012 FORMULA 1 UBS CHINESE GRAND PRIX (Shanghai)
13 - 15 Apr
2012 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX (Sakhir)
20 - 22 Apr
FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA SANTANDER 2012 (Catalunya)
11 - 13 May
FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2012 (Monte Carlo)
24 - 27 May
FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2012 (Montréal)
08 - 10 Jun
2012 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE (Valencia)
22 - 24 Jun
2012 FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX (Silverstone)
06 - 08 Jul
FORMULA 1 GROSSER PREIS SANTANDER VON DEUTSCHLAND 2012 (Hockenheim)
20 - 22 Jul
FORMULA 1 ENI MAGYAR NAGYDÍJ 2012 (Budapest)
27 - 29 Jul
2012 FORMULA 1 SHELL BELGIAN GRAND PRIX (Spa-Francorchamps)
31 Aug - 02 Sep
FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO SANTANDER D'ITALIA 2012 (Monza)
07 - 09 Sep
2012 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (Singapore)
21 - 23 Sep
2012 FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX (Suzuka)
05 - 07 Oct
2012 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX (Yeongam)
12 - 14 Oct
2012 FORMULA 1 AIRTEL INDIAN GRAND PRIX (New Delhi)
26 - 28 Oct
2012 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX (Yas Marina)
02 - 04 Nov
2012 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX (Austin)
16 - 18 Nov
FORMULA 1 GRANDE PRÊMIO DO BRASIL 2012 (São Paulo)
23 - 25 Nov

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Auto transport is simple and easy

Most of you may think that auto transport is not an easy process and also you will be in a chaos state of how to do the car transport in an easy and simple way. People who want an easy and simple auto transport process can read this article. I tried my best to put some important points regarding the process of auto transport so that the readers may easily understand the car shipping process. This seems to be simple, but I want every reader to understand well. First what is auto transport? Auto transport has many names such as car transport, car shipping, vehicle shipping and auto shipping. All the terms have the same meaning.  When one call a process easy and simple? If a process is good at all technological aspects and doesn’t hurt you in any means and provides you comfort and safe in all aspects, then the process can be called as simple and easy.

Similarly the auto transport process is easy and simple, I am not simply saying, it is really true. And I experience this auto transport process in America.  I will explain how my car transport becomes very simple and safe.  When I was in the Maryland, USA I just want my car to get transported to New York and may be the distance is 274 km, but I am unable to drive myself. With the help from my friend, I just approached the auto transport company. They made this process an easy one and once I booked my car to get transported, they approached me very soon, and came to my place and took the car. They used the open method of auto transportation since I preferred for that. Along with other vehicles they transported my car.

Then, they enabled the gps car tracking facility in which I was able to monitor my car transport.  All these processes were done very soon. I approached the auto transport company through email and enquired them through toll-free facility in which they provide free quotes for the car transport. Also, they provided the vehicle transport driver number, and once I booked the car shipping service, they made the agreements very clear in written format and they provided the auto insurance facility along with the agreement. I just tell you difference between the methods of auto transportation, generally there are two methods in auto transportation and they are open and enclosed method of auto transportation.

In open method of auto transportation, they transport your car in an open truck in which your car will be transported along with other cars. In enclosed method of transportation, they transport your car in an enclosed truck in which your car will be transported either alone or with one or two other cars. The main difference is the budget of your transportation, generally the enclosed method is somewhat costlier method of transportation than the open method, but provides safety to your car from environmental hazards.  The distance in which my car was transported may be less, but I was free from stress and I had a simple, easy and safe method of auto transportation. So you would have realized from my experience that auto transport is simple and easy. So my friends, have a safe move when you move your car to long distance by approaching the auto transport companies.