Ecotricity to attempt electric land speed record



Dale Vince is to attempt to break the current British electric land speed record of 137mph in February in his racing car dubbed Nemesis.

According to The Times, Dale Vince is Britain’s richest green entrepreneur, worth £58 million after he launched Ecotricity, an energy provider which invests profits into wind turbines.

Nemesis, developed by Formula One engineers, cost £400,000 to build. In tests so far, it can reach 60mph in less than four seconds. It can run 150 miles between charges and can be powered in one hour from a high charge or eight hours from the mains supply. Dubbed the ‘first wind-powered car’, Nemesis has been run on purely wind-generated electricity.

Vince told the newspaper he is confident he will break the land speed record set in August 2000 by Don Wales.

Every Londoner Within a Mile of EV Charging by 2015



London mayor Boris Johnson launched a new plan called the Electric Vehicle Delivery Plan for London that will allow all Londoners to be within one mile of an electric vehicle charging station in five years.

The plan calls for the installation of 25,000 charging points at public, residential and commercial spaces by 2015 in order to encourage the addition of 100,000 EVs within the city ASAP. The city government is doing their part by committing to add 1,000 EVs to the Greater London Authority fleet over five years.

This is another aggressive move by the city to clean up their transportation. The city successfully instituted congestion pricing in 2003, added hybrid double-decker buses, converted the Scotland Yard fleet to hybrids and air-powered vehicles and is testing state of the art fuel-efficiency technology.

With its track history, I have little doubt the city will meet its EV goals and can only hope that their ambition will rub off on the rest of the world's major cities (and small cities, and suburbs...).



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Audi confirm 2011 Q5 Hybrid



Audi has confirmed that it will bring a hybrid Q5 model to market in 2011, the first mass-market hybrid vehicle for the German brand. Audi will offer a hybrid version of its Q5 premium SUV in the US starting in late 2010, says Wolfgang Hatz, head of powertrain development for the Volkswagen group.

If the car is a success in the US, Audi said it may launch it in Europe.

In an interview, Hatz said Audi must offer a hybrid model to compete with rival vehicles that already offer the technology, such as the Lexus RX 400h. The BMW X6 will be offered as a hybrid late this year, and Mercedes-Benz plans to roll out a hybrid in each of its major models starting with the S400 hybrid this year.

Opinion is split on whether Audi will use nickel metal hydride or lithium ion batteries in the Q5 Hybrid. However odds are high that the powertrain will be similar to the 3.0 litre V6 petrol engine and 300Nm electric assistance motor used by the upcoming 2011 Porsche Cayenne hybrid, 2010 Porsche Panamera hybrid and 2010 VW Touareg hybrid.

Up until now, Audi has resolutely stuck to clean diesel technology as its answer to emissions reduction.

It remains to be seen whether the automaker will follow up the Q5 Hybrid with more petrol-electric models. Some commentators postulate that the petrol-electric Audi is less about reducing CO2 and more about profiting in the hybrid-friendly US market.

Audi, like its compatriot Mercedes-Benz, favours all-electric powertrains as its long-term answer to reducing environmental impact. The company has revealed that it intends to launch a battery-electric version of its R8 supercar by late 2012, with the technology to eventually work its way down the Audi range.

For now though, the company is keen to demonstrate what it can do with petrol-electric technology. The Audi Q5 Hybrid is due to be officially unveiled in late 2010, most likely at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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KOMPAS.com - No more powerful features of the 2003 Suzuki Raider. Starting from the front to rear, this bike has changed completely. Instead the result so extreme, with some elements of the technology changes. Like condoms tank lid can be opened using keys, that one is a teroboson. At the very least, a breakthrough modifications in Pontianak, West Kalimantan.

Home modifications Irfandi from Pontianak in 2XP "Equator City" made a bold move. Consider the attached seat on the house from the original exhaust Ducati 969. Meanwhile, the bottom-distance with the wheels still empty. "Indeed, the design was not able to fit," said Irfandi.

Plus the arm (swing arm) are large and sturdy, while the framework for and the seat is thin, the harmonization was a little disturbed. "In the arm, I use the pro arm of Honda NSR SP and condoms to be given greater," explained Irfandi.

To the top, using a subframe which modifikator is knock down because he wanted to make a long tail. If you get bored, then it could be dismantled extra-pair. To integrate additional context, he uses the L bolt size of 8 mm 6 pieces. "In addition to booster seats, it also became a kind of bracket for the exhaust," said senior modifikator.

Realized there was a wide cavity, he cut back by adding exhaust Ducati 969. Another thing if a minimoto sokbreker position in Australia was not too collapsed. For each, he wore a Honda CBR150 for more tender than the original.

Also interesting, given condoms tank-lid can be opened by pressing the button. According to Irfandi, he uses the power window car fitted with a small shock. By pressing once, the condom could be opened up to 45 degrees.

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Roman armor or armor used by British commanders have inspired Deto Ardiansyah. Honda Vario which mind victim. Because modifications can be inspired by more powerful competitors, the men from Malang, East Java, is changing skutiknya extreme. Because the concept modifnya armor, means must be dismantled pairs. "It means, though extreme, the original body is still there," says this young entrepreneur.

If you see every side of a pointed shape, symbolizing the hero weapons. As the front cover, original lamp. The most sensational part, of the back. The model is like a spiral. "I most like the stern of this and be able to invite the attention of people. Something really different," proud father of this child. Remarkably, many curves, made of fiber. To emphasize the tapering angle and curve, selected one silver color plus black dots.

Not only an impressive body of weapons of war. Contrived Sepatbor tapered front, including a custom rim design with the all-pole spear. Even the size was somewhat daring peleknya, rear and front 8 inches 5 inches. Because the width, axle pushed back to 20 cm. Uniquely, the rear suspension can be up and down to 5 cm of water because it is equipped with suspension. Recognized Deto, these applications were copied from the car community. To keep the air tube is placed on the deck and filling the air took place as the motor in a well lit due to energy sourced from the battery.

However, to make it able to act skutik still need manual labor. This means, for the wind flow to the rear suspension uses such as a regulator of the tap.

Unfortunately, it is less convenient skutik taken for long walks. Deto not dizzy, because Honda Vario is built for racing.

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You would not think that a modified motorcycle belonged to a 55-year-old grandfather. His name Suryana and flow modif rombakan results are to his satisfaction. Mean, people are following the correct Jakarta developments and trends modifications.

It was so, the base motor victim Suryana obsession is kind of a duck from Suzuki Satria F-150. To change the "sex" from the duck into "male model", he handed over the duck to Tauco Custom (TC) in the Sudirman, South Jakarta, is known for making such changes.

Topo Goedhel Atmodjo, skipper TC, dismantle the motor to follow his grandfather posture. Therefore, the motor was made not so high that the standard Monoshock still in use, including the original swing arm is only in-custom bit.

Meanwhile, the front suspension upside down model that he made to stay adjusted. Gas tank was also constrained to contain 6 liters. Display motor looks solid because there is a DELTABOX of pipe 1 / 2 inches.

According to the Suryana, comfortable handling motorcycle. Hence, he was sure and confident gush Satria F-150 as a daily drive to work in the field of writing.

These results because he can keep the wheel base, handle the model selection, and the rider with the seat position. Therefore, proper if Suryana satisfied

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Be Nice to Motorcycle Riders, and Share the highway

Whether you’re an avid motorcyclist or someone who shares the highway with passing motorcycle riders, the following video lends some outstanding advice on the various hand signals that motorcyclists use when riding. Knowing what these hand gestures mean can help you comprehend what their intentions are while driving on local roads or highways. Take a gaze:





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Volvo’s New Pedestrian Protection aspect

The following is a video that shows the new pedestrian defense feature in the Volvo. The only thing that I wonder is what would occur if a paper bag rolled in front of your car. Would the car stop for something like that as healthy? Take a gaze:



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Seizing Drunk Drivers’ Vehicles is unauthorized


At least, that’s what A DuPage County judge out of Illinois ruled last month. According to an piece of writing published by the Chicago Sun-Times,

A DuPage County judge ruled that Illinois’ vehicle forfeiture statute gives the state too broad of influence to impound vehicles, mainly in cases where a vehicle’s co-owner loses a car despite not being charged or where an accused crook faces only misdemeanor charges.

The case stems from claims by three men charged with multiple counts of intoxicated driving. They alleged a nearly decade-old state law did not give them the ability to make a case with judges for getting back their seized vehicles until their cases went to trial years afterward.

I’m not sure I’m understanding this properly- I mean, I can see the point of the quarrel being made, but the last time I checked, people with a drunk driving record of any sort almost certainly don’t need to be driving.

No doubt, the ruling in this particular case almost certainly did a small more than surprise anti-drunk driving advocates and onlookers. If someone is having their vehicle seized, it’s not because the police officer has anything beside them; it’s because they are a REPEAT criminal. How many more people have to endure at the hands of drunk drivers before the point is made?

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Ford Plans to Start Electric-Car Tests in Germany Next Month


Ford Motor Co. will start a two-year test program of electric Focus compact cars and Transit vans in Germany on Jan. 4 as the U.S. company prepares to introduce battery-powered models as early as next year.

The 25 vehicles will be driven under normal traffic conditions in Cologne, where Ford’s European division is based, said Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer, director of the Center for Automotive Research at Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen, which is overseeing the 15 million-euro ($22 million) study.

The drivers will include researchers and customers selected by Ford, Dudenhoeffer said today in a telephone interview. Data from the models will be monitored on computers that can simulate testing of more than 10,000 vehicles, he said.

Bernd Meier, a spokesman for Ford in Cologne, said the study is the automaker’s first in mainland Europe. The company is already trying out battery-powered vehicles in London, Meier said.

Ford, the first U.S. automaker to offer a hybrid model, said on Dec. 8 that it may spend $300 million to $500 million on factories in its home state of Michigan to build electric vehicles and batteries. The Dearborn-based company has a target of rolling out an electric-powered version of the Transit Connect commercial van next year, followed by an electric Focus in 2011.

Local utility RheinEnergie AG will supply vehicle-charging stations for the test, which is being financed by the German government’s economic-stimulus package, Dudenhoeffer said.

Toyota launches innovative Sienna on bet minivans coming back


DANA POINT, Calif. — Toyota, sensing new admiration for minivans and a looming rebound in their sales, will start an updated Sienna in February, hoping to be the freshest minivan in showrooms if a rebirth kicks off.

The conservative mainstream automaker's investment in what has been a disappearance market segment is striking and contrary. Some car companies, actually, have abandoned minivans and fruitfully replaced them with crossover-utility vehicles

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Hyundai to disclose electric i10 at Auto Expo

In line with its hub on environmentally-clean technologies, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., the country’s biggest car exporter and second largest car manufacturer, will unveil the electric version of the hugely popular compact car – the i10 which had made its world debut in New Delhi in October, 2007. Hyundai i10 Electric is an all-electric zero-emission vehicle that reconciles motoring with the ecological aspirations of customers looking for a vehicle with the best possible environmental footprint.

As part of its initiative to encourage eco-friendly and non-polluting means of transport, Hyundai Motor India already has a strong line-up of best-selling models with alternate fuel technology like: Santro CNG & LPG, Accent CNG & LPG and i10 CNG in India. The unveiling of the i10 Electric further reconfirms Hyundai’s commitment to expand environmentally friendly cars for the global automobile market.

Expected to be unveiled by the brand envoy of i10 at a press meet during the approaching New Delhi Auto Expo in January 2010, the new i10 Electric represents Hyundai’s growing expertise to conceive, design and develop vehicles in line with its dream of focusing on environmentally friendly vehicles.

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Toyota Develops Solar Charging Station for Electric Vehicles


Toyota Industries Corp has developed a solar charging station for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). The municipal government of Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture plans to build 21 such stations at 11 locations such as the municipal office and branch offices. Full operation of the stations will begin in April, with 20 Prius Plug-In Hybrids.

The station is grid connected, and also captures power generated by the 1.9 kW solar panel in an 8.4 kWh storage battery, for subsequent use in charging. Maximum output using grid power is 202VAC/3.2kW. Self-sustained operation using solar power from the battery pack has a maximum output of 101VAC/1.5 kVA.

Excess solar power can be used for facilities in the system, or sold to a utility company. TIC envisions that the station can also provide power to electrical equipment in a disaster.

TIC developed the EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment), which now has a communication function and the maximum 200V/16A/3.2kW output.

TIC has been involved with the development of charging systems for electric vehicles such as charging stands and onboard chargers since the 1990s. TIC launched its current EVSE stands in July 2009. (Earlier post.)

At the 41st Tokyo Motor Show (24 Oct - 4 Nov 2009), TIC displayed newly developed charging stands with communication devices. In addition to the basic functions of the standard charging system, the newly developed stations allow user authentication using IC card technology, and enable the collection of data such as usage conditions of the charging service and amount of power used.

During the press briefing at the show, TIC said that it aimed to increase charging functionality to respond to the needs of the charging infrastructure by developing systems that support electronic billing, and solar charging stations incorporating solar power generation to further reduce the environmental impact.

It is also concurrently, developing smaller onboard chargers with higher efficiency to meet the growing demand for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.

TIC has directly a number of components to the Prius, starting with the first generation system, including converters, inverters, and car air conditioning compressors.

China unveils 'world's fastest train link'



China on Saturday unveiled what it billed as the fastest rail link in the world -- a train connecting the modern cities of Guangzhou and Wuhan at an average speed of 350 kilometres (217 miles) an hour.

The super-high-speed train reduces the 1,069 kilometre journey to a three hour ride and cuts the previous journey time by more than seven and a half hours, the official Xinhua news agency said.

Work on the project began in 2005 as part of plans to expand a high-speed network aimed at eventually linking Guangzhou, a business hub in southern China near Hong Kong, with the capital Beijing, Xinhua added.

"The train can go 394.2 kilometres per hour, it's the fastest train in operation in the world," Zhang Shuguang, head of the transport bureau at the railways ministry, told Xinhua.

Test runs for the service began earlier in December and the link officially went into service when the first scheduled train left the eastern metropolis of Wuhan on Saturday.

By comparison, the average for high-speed trains in Japan was 243 kilometres per hour while in France it was 277 kilometres per hour, said Xu Fangliang, general engineer in charge of designing the link, according to Xinhua.

Beijing has an ambitious rail development programme aimed at increasing the national network from the current 86,000 kilometres to 120,000 kilometres, making it the most extensive rail system outside the United States.

China unveiled its first high-speed line at the time of the Beijing Olympics in 2008 -- a service linking the capital with the port city of Tianjin.

In September, officials said they planned to build 42 high-speed lines by 2012 in a massive system overhaul as part of efforts to spur economic growth amid the global downturn.

The network uses technology developed in co-operation with foreign firms such as Siemens, Bombardier and Alstom.

Ford reports 67 percent increase in hybrid sales


In November of this year, overall hybrid sales were up 21 percent, and most manufacturers did better with hybrids than they did in the same month of 2008. Toyota moved 14,473 hybrids, up 16.3 percent from the previous year. Honda sold 1,646, which was a 57.8 gain. Nissan found new homes for 503 Altimas, which was nonetheless a 42.5 percent increase.

Ford was behind only Toyota in hybrid sales, with 2,361 units, up 73.5 percent. Overall, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales were down (0.2 percent).

Despite the industry problems, Ford is crowing about its hybrid sales. It sold 31,000 of them through November, beating its previous high in 2007. For the year, Ford’s hybrid sales were up 67 percent, a development it credits to the successful launch of the midsized Fusion and Milan Hybrid twins (41 mpg city/36 highway).

Ford sales analyst George Pipas claims that it is making more “conquest” sales, luring customers from other brands (mostly Toyota and Honda). These shoppers, he said, want fuel-efficient cars and the hybrids, Pipas said, lure “a whole community of customers who might have otherwise never visited a Ford showroom.”

Green concern remains a major factor in hybrid purchase decisions. Bill Casselberry of San Angelo, Texas (who happens to be 91) says he traded in his 2006 Camry on a 2010 Fusion Hybrid because “I’m concerned about all the greenhouse gases we’re putting into the air, and I wanted to do my part to reduce the negative effect on our atmosphere. If we don’t do something now, future generations are not going to have a world to live in.”

Black & Veatch, an engineering, consulting and construction company, has 22 Escape Hybrids, and they didn’t buy them to save money on gas (though that’s a welcome benefit). “Our company is always looking at ways to reduce our carbon footprint,” said Rod Cramer, fleet manager at the company. “The Escape Hybrids also play a major role in showing our employees and clients how serious our commitment is to the environment that we all share.”

Caterpillar Ships First AC electric drive Bulldozer




Caterpillar today presented the keys of the first innovative AC electric drive track-type tractor in the industry to long-time customer, TJ Lambrecht. The revolutionary electric drive system developed for track-type tractors gives the D7E an unmatched combination of power, sustainability, control and maneuverability.

"Our customers are being challenged to do their work more efficiently with less impact on the environment," said Caterpillar Group President, Doug Oberhelman. "The D7E demonstrates Caterpillar's commitment to the industry with a machine that does more work and consumes less fuel and parts, providing customers with lower owning and operating costs." Oberhelman was recently named Caterpillar Vice Chairman effective January 1, 2010.

TJ Lambrecht, headquartered in Joliet, Illinois, is one of the most recognized heavy, civil, and earthmoving contractors in the country, with one of the largest and most current fleets of Caterpillar equipment.

"Caterpillar has been a great partner over the years, and we have a solid relationship with our dealers," said Dan Klingberg, President, TJ Lambrecht. "Case in point was the opportunity to demo the D7E at our O'Hare Modernization Project jobsite this past summer. We think it's going to help us mitigate fluctuations in fuel prices, as well as address the growing scope of emissions regulations. Our whole organization is very excited about it."

The Cat C9.3 ACERT(TM) diesel engine, rated at 235 net horsepower (175 kW) in the D7E, drives a powerful electrical generator that produces AC (alternating current). Current flows through special armored cables and military-grade connectors to a solid-state inverter, then to the propulsion module. Within the propulsion module are two heavy-duty electric motors (using AC current) that drive through common gearing into the differential steering system. Power from the steering system is transferred via axles to mechanical, double-reduction final drives to provide smooth, infinitely variable driving force to the tracks. The engine in the D7E is entirely beltless, eliminating the need for belt maintenance and replacement.

Headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois, Caterpillar Dealer, Patten Industries, was instrumental in the sale of the D7E.

"This revolutionary design consumes fewer resources over its working life than any other track-type tractor in its class. All major components are engineered to be rebuilt or reused in the future," said Patten Executive General Manager, Larry O'Neill. "Our customers are looking for these kinds of solutions, and we're pleased to provide them with a competitive edge."

Parcel shipping: fresh legislation may enable the USPS to deploy electric vehicles

WASHINGTON-Legislation that would assign a portion of the United States Postal Services 146,000 delivery vehicles was introduced by a New York-based Congressman previous week.



The bill-H.R. 4399, The American Electric Vehicle industrialized Act or e-Drive is led by Representative Jose E. Serrano. According to Serrano's office, the main intention of the bill is to begin a process of testing and deploying 20,000 electric-drive delivery vehicles for the USPS. The office said that not only would this effort provide the USPS with important environmental benefits and fuel savings, it would position the USPS fleet as a key energy storage asset for the nation's power grid through vehicle-to-grid (V2G) knowledge.



In an August report by the USPS Office of Inspector General on the Electrification of Delivery Vehicles, V2G technology is described as a system in which battery stored or electricity or ability can be sold to power wholesalers when electric vehicles are plugged in or not in use for mail delivery. The report said that when vehicle batteries need to be entirely charged, electricity from the power grid can charge the battery, adding that since most of the USPS' 146,000 delivery vehicles are parked from approximately 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., it could use their batteries as grid regulators when they are plugged into the grid. And it also stated that about 20 percent of the USPS delivery fleet is in an area that offers V2G, with opportunities for V2G in other areas of the country in the next two-to-five years.



What's more, a Washington Post report indicated that with 220,000 vehicles in its complete fleet traveling more than 1.2 billion miles per year, the USPS consumed 121 million gallons of fuel at a price of approximately $1.3 billion. And according to the USPS its delivery vehicles get 10.4 miles per gallon, are driven about 16 miles per day and 5,000 miles per year, are 16-to17 years old on standard, and have been through two or more transmissions.



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Saab’s Demise a Lesson for the Swedish Manufacturing business


TROLLHATTAN, Sweden—After a year of dramatic discussions, the small but proud Swedish automobile creator Saab—known to be born from jet planes —got an order from parent company General Motors Co. previous week to shut down operations.

An attempt to sell the company to Dutch supercar maker Spyker had hit a snag late last week, but a last-ditch effort by the possible buyer has rekindled discussions.

Saab’s destiny now hangs in the balance, ahead of the Dec. 31 time limit set by GM, and has shocked the Swedes and the Swedish automobile business. When the tides of first shock subside, it is time for the Swedish manufacturing industry to wake up and learn from the experience.

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Take a seem at this Exciting New Trailer



In spite of industry turbulence, Cottrell stays on course with design and growth. We continue to provide our consumers with new trailer models that surround state of the art, soft tie technology. Our latest model, the CX-5308, maximizes load latent in a 53 ft high 5th wheel design. The stacking features allow for extra suppleness and the soft tie downs are easily accessed from ground level. Please consult with your state DOT for overhang allowances. Contact your Cottrell Sales Representative or Cottrell Authorized trader for more information.



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World's First Fuel Cell Ship sails into Copenhagen


A bright orange North Sea supply ship from Norway dubbed "Viking Lady" is the first ship in history to employ a fuel cell.

The global trade of manufactured goods between Asia and the West has exploded in resent years with shipping now accounts for 90% of global trade by volume and in international waters ship emissions remains one of the least regulated parts of our global transportation system.

The fuel used in ships is waste oil, basically what is left over after the crude oil refining process. It is the same as asphalt and is so thick that when cold it can be walked upon . It's the cheapest and most polluting fuel available and the world's 90,000 ships chew through an astonishing 7.29 million barrels of it each day, or more than 84% of all exported oil production from Saudi Arabia, the worlds largest oil exporter.

Shipping is by far the biggest transport polluter in the world. There are 760 million cars in the world today emitting approx 78,599 tons of Sulphur Oxides (SOx) annually. The world's 90,000 vessels burn approx 370 million tons of fuel per year emitting 20 million tons of Sulphur Oxides. That equates to 260 times more Sulphur Oxides being emitted by ships than the worlds entire car fleet. One large ship alone can generate approx 5,200 tonnes of sulphur oxide pollution in a year, meaning that 15 of the largest ships now emit as much SOx as the worlds 760 million cars.

Ships can reduce emmissions while increasing profits, after all, fuel costs for a tanker ship are fully 41 percent of its total operating costs. The 5,900 metric ton Viking Lady owned by Norwegian shipping company Eidesvik has a 320-kilowatt molten carbonate fuel cell installed that operates on liquefied natural gas (and can be reconfigured, if necessary, to run on methanol).

Storage tanks for the hydrogen and carbon dioxide that gets the fuel cell started press up against the stern of the 92.2 meter-long ship (in case of explosion) as do the machines to regasify the fuel. The fuel cell operates at 650 degrees Celsius.

Liquefied natural gas is cheaper than diesel and there are as many as 15 such fueling stations along the Norwegian coast. The Viking Lady gases up once a week and the ship's 220 cubic meter tank can hold roughly 90 metric tons of liquefied natural gas at a time.

The $12 million fuel cell from MTU is only in the testing phase, which will continue until mid-2010, and is not responsible for driving any of the four electric motors or propellers. Onboard combustion turbines directly burn LNG to supply electricity to the propulsion system.

The IIHS Researches New SUV collide Tests

I’ve owned a sport usefulness vehicle (SUV) for the past couple of years currently, but I have driven one for the past six or seven years. I think that, overall, sport utility vehicles are excellent except for the fact that a) they guzzle gasoline like crazy (so make sure you’ve got abundance of extra cash laying around) and b) they have the potential to roll over more easily.

The following video by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) lends some insight into new collide tests for sport usefulness vehicles. You should take a look and possibly some notes:



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CITROËN BERLINGO First Electric “Powered by Venturi" for La Poste



VENTURI AUTOMOBILES and CITROËN have won the european tender launched by La Poste (french postal services) with their Berlingo First Electric. To provide its postmen with electric vehicles, and following several months of tests held under real conditions, La Poste will have 250 Berlingo First Electric “Powered by Venturi”.

With the Berlingo First Electric “Powered by Venturi”, CITROËN is one of the first manufacturers to commercialise an entirely electric vehicle. “This decision reflects the strategy adopted by the Citroën brand, deliberately oriented towards concrete proposals for sustainable mobility, which will soon be completed by the arrival of the CITROËN C-ZERO,” declared Frédéric BANZET, General Director of Automobiles CITROËN.

A spin-off from the fuel-based version, the Berlingo First Electric offers a charging capacity of 500 kg and charging volume of 3 m3. The electric power train is fully integrated beneath the hood at the front of the vehicle.

Fitted with a three-phase asynchronous engine with maximum power of 42 kW, the Berlingo First Electric offers a range of 100 km and a top speed of 110 km/hr. 80% recharging takes 5 hours. These characteristics make it ideal for users of captive fleets, for whom these features are particularly well-suited.

Delivery of vehicles for La Poste will be made in 2010.

Gildo Pallanca Pastor, President of Venturi Automobiles, is proud to have carried off this european tender : “Our innovation policy in electric vehicles, introduced about ten years ago, now gives us a real edge. Winning this international competition alongside the Groupe PSA Peugeot Citroën is a fine reward which reflects the development of our rapidly growing company.”

Siemens to reduce battery recharging times to 6 minutes


The EDISON consortium, a Denmark-based collaborative aimed at developing an intelligent infrastructure that will make possible the large scale adoption of electric vehicles powered by sustainable energy, includes the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and its Risø-DTU research center, as well as Denmark’s Dong Energy and Østkraft power utilities, the Eurisco research and development center, and IBM. In the EDISON project, various working groups are responsible for developing all the technologies needed for electromobility.

Siemens is mainly responsible for fast-charge and battery replacement systems. "Siemens’ portfolio already contains many components that we are now adapting and reprogramming," says Sven Holthusen, who is responsible for the EDISON project at Siemens’ Energy Sector.

A major obstacle to electromobility is the length of battery recharging times. With this in mind, Holthusen and his colleagues are working on a fast-charge function that operates with much higher voltages and currents—initially with 400 V and 63 A. This provides a 43.5 kw rapid charging connection that would allow fast charges of around 20 minutes. Holthusen’s approach is considered to be realistic since 400v/63A is already a common standard for industrial 3 phase installations and many European households already have a 400-V connection in the basement or other storage areas for electric ranges and other devices.

"We go a great deal further in our tests, however, in order to determine what’s possible," says Holthusen. More specifically, he wants to raise charging power to as much as 300 kW so that batteries can be recharged in six minutes. Electrics would then be on a par with conventional vehicles. Lithium-ion batteries with such fast charging capability are expected to be ready for market launch in the near future. However, new battery technologies will have to be developed if a car is to be charged in as little as three minutes.

Solar power car guy is just waiting for clientele


Finally there’s a way to get approximately town without polluting or burning anything.

The gorgeous Earth Group, a Columbia Street “green” energy company, has set up Brooklyn’s first solar power array for the express intention of charging electric cars.

Too bad there aren’t a lot of electric cars to take advantage of the cost-free, pollution-free, guilt-free service.

I spend a lot of time thinking about the sun, said Lex Heslin, president of the company and, for now, the sole user of the fresh charging station. The sun is so distant away, yet it powers my car. It motionless amazes me.

Heslin owns an electric small Cooper. The charging station — which cost $25,000 and is fictitious out of two shipping containers — is only the 10th of its kind in the world.

sometime, such filling stations could be a model. Now, they’re a innovation.

Only a handful of electric cars are in use around the city, part of a tri-state area navy of just 300, Heslin said.

And, yes, the power is free, but it takes three hours to completely charge Heslin’s Mini Cooper so if you’re one of those people who feel that time is money, slo-mo refueling is almost certainly not for you.

Heslin willingly admits that the station, which is on Degraw Street between Van Brunt and Columbia streets, is only a pilot meant to get people talking. That’s why he’s offering the juice for gratis.

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Kepler Motion supercar AWD 800 hp hybrid 0-60 in 2.5 sec



Kepler Motors, founded by World Speed Record Holder Russ Wicks, will unveil its MOTION supercar at this year's Dubai International Motor Show.

The MOTION features all-wheel drive Dual Powertrain Technology (DPT) which provides a combined 800 hp. Power comes from a 550 hp, modified Ford EcoBoost twin-turbo 3.5 liter V6 driving the rear wheels acting independently of a 250 hp electric motor driving the front wheels.

This unique AWD system launches the MOTION to 60 mph under 2.5 seconds with a top speed over 200 mph.

Toyota Supra HV-R GT hybrid coming to Le Mans



Autocar.co.uk are speculating about a 'return' of Toyota's hybrid Supra HV-R GT racer as part of an assault on the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Without quoting any sources, Autocar speculate that the car - or at least, the hybrid tech that powered it - is still alive, but that Toyota may not announce any official programme until 2012 at the earliest.

We reported in June 2009 on speculation Toyota may be considering a Le Mans return and we suggested the odds of that happening increased substantially in early November the moment Toyota announced their withdrawal from Formula One.

This isn't much of a news story by Autocar but we thought it worth repeating here to add more speculative fuel to the fire. New Hybrid rules at Le Mans in 2010 have the potential to make the 24 hour endurance race a technology showcase for Hybrid / EV technology.

Magna launch $7.2M research facility for lightweight composite electric vehicle parts


A joint partnership between Canada's biggest auto supplier and the federal government will result in a new $7.2-million research facility with the goal of developing lighter-weight, more environmentally friendly auto parts.

The partnership between Magna International Inc. and the National Research Council of Canada announced Friday will create a research centre at an existing Magna facility in Concord, north of Toronto.

Federal Industry Minister Tony Clement said the facility will help create jobs and make Canada's auto parts industry more competitive internationally.

"This ability to build the world's lightest, most durable cars - vehicles that will also be affordable to average Canadians - well, I don't have to tell you how worthy this goal is or how exciting this goal is," Clement said at a news conference.

"I'm passionate about the fact that this NRC-Magna partnership creates the right conditions for a breakthrough in next-generation automotive technology."

The goal of the facility is to give smaller parts companies access to cutting-edge technologies to develop safer, cheaper, environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient auto parts.

"Companies will be able to use the centre to develop their own products using the best technology and talent to support their work," Clement said.

"So in this way, the NRC-Magna partnership will improve Canada's automotive research capacity and, indeed, strengthen Canadian innovation generally."

The centre will bring together auto parts companies as well as NRC researchers from the industrial materials, biotechnology and aerospace sectors to develop auto parts technology using lightweight, composite materials.

"Automotive suppliers and original equipment manufacturers that lead the industry in innovation and productivity know that vehicles of the future will need more composite content in order to provide the fuel economy, utility and safety that consumers demand," said Bob Brownlee, president of Magna Exteriors and Interiors, a subsidy of Magna International that owns the facility in Concord.

"The Magna-NRC Composite Centre of Excellence will help reinforce Magna's position as a supplier of lightweight, cost-effective composite solutions to the global automotive market."

The new facility is expected to open next summer, although project work will begin immediately.

Composite technology brings together different materials, such as thermoplatics, to create strong but lightweight auto parts which help to reduce the mass and increase the fuel-efficiency of vehicles.

Magna is Canada's biggest auto parts company and employs approximately 72,000 people worldwide. It recently tried to acquire a portion of General Motors' European division, Opel, but the automaker scuttled its plans to sell the unit after deciding it could restructure Opel on its own for less money than it would have had to spend under the deal with Magna.

After the Opel deal fell through, Magna said it would turn its attention back to its parts operations, which include 242 manufacturing plants and 86 product development, engineering and sales centres in 25 countries.

Bill looks to invest $2 Billion in electric vehicles for US Postal Service


The U.S. Postal Service would become the guinea pig for testing 20,000 electric vehicles under House legislation introduced Dec. 17.

If approved, the bill would help the Postal Service green its large mail delivery fleet and jumpstart the nation's electric vehicle industry, said Rep. José Serrano, D-N.Y., who introduced the legislation along with five cosponsors.

The bill would provide up to $2 billion for an Energy Department program in which vehicle manufacturers would compete for grants to build electric vehicles for testing by the Postal Service.

USPS has the largest fleet in the world with 220,000 vehicles that consume 121 Million gallons of fuel costing $1.3 Billion annually. Due to the low average speed of these delivery vehicles they achieve only 10.4 MPG. A shift to EVs is expected to reduce the fuel bill by 66%, leading to an annual saving of $860 Million.

"Our nation must become a leader in green technologies and leveraging the enormous assets of the USPS provides us with a direct route toward that goal," said Serrano, who chairs the House Appropriations subcommittee that oversees the Postal Service.

The Postal Service maintains the largest civilian vehicle fleet in the world with about 221,000 vehicles. Although the Postal Service has been purchasing alternative fuel vehicles and testing some electric drive vehicles, it has held off on replacing the bulk of its petroleum-powered fleet until one technology emerges as the leading replacement.

The bill won immediate support from the American Postal Workers Union, the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

"It will be good for the Postal Service, good for the environment and good for the economy," APWU President William Burrus said.

Auto Inc upbeat on rlys' vehicle usage projects

With Indian Railways having developed two automobile wagon rakes (trains), with a holding capacity of almost 550 cars every for transport of vehicles from sites closer to their manufacturing bases to their last destination, auto manufacturers say they look forward to increasingly using this form of ship for their products.

The global average of movement of vehicles using the railways is about 20 per cent. However, in India this figure is only two per cent. Apart from equipment, movement by road is still cheaper than what the railways charge.

However, Maruti Suzuki, India's most important car maker, say they have transported well over 200,000 cars using the railways and aim to increase the railway share to 20-30 per cent, from the present two per cent, in their vehicle movements.

equally, other players like Hyundai Motors, General Motors, Volkswagen, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra also emerge to be keen on using the railways as mode of transporting their production.

To cash in on the thriving demand, while also generating additional revenue, IR has proposed to set up 10-15 dedicated auto hubs that will serve as terminals and be built with the help of private parties under a public-private partnership programmed. IR hopes to generate Rs 1,500 core annual from the planned auto hubs.


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Auto pact a boon for Port

The Port of Grays Harbor is set to become an export hub for Chrysler automobiles as fraction of a new shipping accord that could bring thousands of vehicles across local docks.

The Pasha Group, which specializes in transporting and processing new cars for manufacturers, announced the new contract Wednesday to direct as many as 25,000 Chrysler vehicles through Grays Harbor next year for shipment to Asia and Australia.

Port Commissioner Jack Thompson said in a news release Port officials and longshore workers are excited to take on the new traffic.

The Port of Grays Harbor looks forward to being the Pacific Northwest export point for this significant new export opportunity,” he said. “We are confident that Grays Harbor’s tactical location, infrastructure and labor force will make this export operation a success for our partners.

Thompson said this morning the accord calls for 17,000 to 25,000 Chrysler vehicles to come into Grays Harbor via railroad from five factories in Detroit. Those cars would then be loaded onto Partner Shipping vessels at Marine Terminal 4. The first vessel is scheduled for Jan. 24.

It’s surely going to help us monetarily, Thompson said of the increased exports.

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2010 Ducati GT1000 Sport Classic

2010 Ducati GT1000 Sport Classic
2010 Ducati GT1000 Sport Classic

2010 Ducati GT1000 - International Specifications
MSRP: See Dealer

Chassis

Frame
Tubular steel Trellis frame
Wheelbase
1425mm (56.1in)
Rake
24°
Front Suspension
Marzocchi 43mm usd forks
Front Wheel Travel
120mm (4.7in)
Front Wheel
Spoke wheel with chromed steel rim, 3.50 x 17
Front Tyre
120/70 R17
Rear Suspension
Twin shock absorbers with adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel
133mm (5.2in)
Rear Wheel
Spoke wheel with chromed steel rim, 5.50x17
Rear Tyre
180/55 R17
Front Brake
2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, 2 piston, 2 pad floating caliper
Rear Brake
245mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper
Fuel Tank Capacity
15l - 3.9gallon (US)
Dry Weight
185kg (407lb)

Instruments
Electronic panel: speedometer, rev counter, warning light for low oil pressure, warnings for hi-beam Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, immobilizer. Display for time, fuel trip

Warranty
2 years unlimited mileage
Body Colour (Frame/Wheel)
Red (black / chrome) - Black with white stripe (black / chrome)
Versions
Dual seat
Seat Height
810mm (31.8in)


DDA
Not available on this model


DTC
Not available on this model

ABS
Not available on this model

Engine
Type
L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled
Displacement
992cc
Bore x Stroke
94 x 71.5mm
Compression Ratio
10.01:1
Power
92hp (67.7kW) @ 8000rpm
Torque
67.25 lb-ft 9.3kgm @ 6000rpm
Fuel injection
Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body

Exhaust
Chromed, stainless steel exhaust system with one muffler per side

Transmission
Gearbox
6 speed
Ratio
1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28
Primary Drive
Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1
Final Drive
Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39
Clutch
Wet multiplate with hydraulic control

Emissions
Standard
Euro 3

2010 BMW F800R Chris Pfeiffer Europe Edition

2010 BMW F800R Chris Pfeiffer Europe Edition
2010 BMW F800R Chris Pfeiffer Europe Edition

Chris Pfeiffer was at the Berlin Spandau plant in person at the beginning of July 2009 for the start of serial production of this F 800 R special model: he lent a hand himself and even rode the very first BMW F 800 R Chris Pfeiffer off the assembly line. As a small thank-you for this first special model bearing his name, the four-times World and European Stunt-Riding Champion provided a “best of” selection from his numerous stunt shows and competitions for the staff at the BMW Motorrad production plant. As he said when it was all over: “I am very pleased and proud that there will be a BMW Motorcycle on sale which bears my name. I regard this as both a great honour and powerful source of motivation. Riding the first machine to bear my signature off the production line really was a unique experience.”

Norton NRV588 Race 2010

Norton NRV588 Race 2010 Picture
Norton NRV588 Race 2010 Picture

Norton NRV588 Race 2010 Wallpaper
Norton NRV588 Race 2010 Wallpaper


2010 Norton NRV588 Race - UK Specifications
MSRP: £11,995

This NRV-588 has an advanced, up-to-date technical specification using computers to control all operations, but the general configuration is as follows:

Engine
- 588cc twin-rotor Wankel type
- Fuel injected, direct spray into both bell mouths
- Fully variable intake tract to peak maximum torque between 8000-11,000rpm
- Electric water pump

" Ducted fan air cooling for rotors
" Fly-by-wire throttle

Power
" Projected at 170 BHP @ 11,500 RPM
" Max torque 80 Ibs ft, at variable rpm

Chassis
Twin spar aluminium, by Spondon

Front Suspension
Ohlins upside-down fork

Rear Suspension
Ohlins specially made long-stroke single-sided direct connection unit

Brakes
AP Discs with radial mounted front callipers and rear 2 piston brake calliper.

Wheels
Dymag 16.5in

Tyres
Dunlop

Weight
130kg (dry)

KTM 50SX Mini 2010

KTM 50SX Mini 2010
KTM 50SX Mini 2010
KTM 50SX Mini 2010
KTM 50SX Mini 2010

2010 KTM 50SX Mini - Specifications
MSRP: See Dealer

Engine type Single cylinder, 2-stroke
Displacement 49 cc
Bore x stroke 39.5 x 40 mm (1.55 x 1.57")
Starter Kickstarter
Transmission Single gear automatic
Carburetor Dell'Orto PHVA 12 XS
Engine lubrication Separate Lubrication
Primary drive 61:33
Final drive 10:42
Cooling Liquid cooled
Clutch Centrifugal clutch (adjustable)
Ignition Seletra 2p D36


Frame Double grinded central-double-cradle-type frame
Subframe Steel
Handlebar Pro Taper, Aluminium Ø 22 mm (0.87")
Front suspension Marzocchi Ø 32 mm (1.26")
Rear suspension WP mono shock
Suspension travel front/rear 110 / 171 mm (4.33" / 6.73")
Front brake Disc brake Ø 160 mm (6.3")
Rear brake Disc brake Ø 140 mm (5.51")
Rims, front/rear 1.6 x 10"; 1.6 x 10" Alu
Tires, front/rear 2.50 x 10"; 2.75 x 10"
Chain 1/2 x 3/16"
Main silencer Aluminium
Steering head angle 67.4°
Wheel base 914 mm (35.98")
Ground clearance (unloaded) 184 mm (7.24")
Seat height 558 mm (22")
Tank capacity approx. 2 liters (0.53 gal)
Weight (no fuel) approx. 37.8 kg (83.33 lbs)

KTM 990 Adventure R 2010

KTM 990 Adventure R 2010
KTM 990 Adventure R 2010

2010 KTM 990 Adventure R - Specifications
MSRP: See Dealer

Engine type Twin cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Displacement 999 cc
Bore x stroke 101 x 62.4 mm (3.98 x 2.46")
Performance (homologated) 84,5 kW @ 8750 rpm
Max. torque 100 Nm @ 6750 rpm
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Starter/Battery E-Starter / 12 V 11.2 Ah
Transmission 6 gears, dog clutch engagement
Fuel Mixture Generation Keihin electronic fuel injection
Control 4 V/DOHC
Lubrication Pressure lubrication
Engine lubrication Motorex, SAE 10W-50
Primary drive 35:67
Final drive 16:42
Cooling Liquid cooled
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Motor Management Keihin EMS


Frame Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
Subframe Aluminium
Handlebar Aluminium, Ø 28/22 mm (1.10/0.87"), tapered
Front suspension WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89")
Rear suspension WP mono shock PDS with hydr. spring preload
Suspension travel front/rear 265/265 mm (10.43/10.43")
Front brake 2 x Brembo two piston, floating caliper, floating brake disc Ø 300 mm (11.81")
Rear brake Brembo two piston, floating caliper, floating brake disc Ø 240 mm (9.45")
Rims, front/rear 2.15 x 21"; 4.25 x 18"
Tires, front/rear 90/90-21"; 150/70 R 18
Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16"
Main silencer Twin stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Steering head angle 63.4°
Trail 119 mm (4.69")
Wheel base 1570 ± 10 mm (61.81 ± 0.39")
Ground clearance (unloaded) 316 mm (12.44")
Seat height 915 mm (36.02")
Tank capacity approx. 19,5 Liters/4 litres reserve (5.81/1.06 gal)
Weight (dry) approx. 207 kg (456.34 lbs)

2010 KTM 690 SMC Supermoto

2010 KTM 690 SMC Supermoto
2010 KTM 690 SMC Supermoto
2010 KTM 690 SMC Supermoto
2010 KTM 690 SMC Supermoto

2010 KTM 690 SMC - Specifications
MSRP: See Dealer

Engine type Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement 654 cc
Bore x stroke 102 / 80 mm (4.02 / 3.15")
Performance (homologated) 46.3 kW / 7500 rpm
Max. torque 64 Nm / 6000 rpm
Compression ratio 11.8:1
Starter/Battery E-Starter / 12 V 8.6 Ah
Transmission 6 gears, dog clutch engagement
Fuel Mixture Generation Keihin EMS with EPT (Electr. Power Throttle)
Control 4 V / OHC with roller rocker levers
Lubrication Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Engine lubrication Motorex, fully synthetic, SAE 10W-60
Primary drive 36:79
Final drive 16:42
Cooling Liquid cooled
Clutch APTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated
Ignition Keihin EMS


Frame Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated
Subframe Self-supporting plastics tank
Handlebar Aluminium, Ø 28 / 22 mm (1.10 / 0.87"), tapered
Front suspension WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89")
Rear suspension WP mono shock with Pro Lever Linkage
Suspension travel front/rear 275 / 265 mm (10.83 / 10.43")
Front brake Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm (12.6")
Rear brake Brembo single piston, floating caliper, brake disc Ø 240 mm (9.45")
Rims, front/rear Spoked wheels with aluminium rims 3,5 x 17"; 5 x 17"
Tires, front/rear 120/70 ZR 17; 160/60 ZR 17
Chain X-ring chain 5/8 x 1/4"
Main silencer Stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Steering head angle 63°
Trail 112 mm (4.41")
Wheel base 1480 ± 15 mm (58.27 ± 0.59")
Ground clearance (unloaded) 290 mm (11.42")
Seat height 900 mm (35.43")
Tank capacity approx. 12 liters (3.17 gal) / 2.5 Litre Reserve (0.66 gal)
Weight (no fuel) approx. 139.5 kg (305.4 lbs)

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2010

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2010
KTM 990 Super Duke R 2010 Wallpapers


KTM 990 Super Duke R 2010 Pictures


2010 KTM 990 Super Duke R - Specifications
MSRP: See Dealer

Engine type Twin cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Displacement 999 cc
Bore x stroke 101 x 62.4 mm (3.98 x 2.46")
Performance (homologated) 97 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max. torque 102 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Starter/Battery E-Starter/12 V 11.2 Ah
Transmission 6 gears, dog-clutch engagement
Fuel Mixture Generation Keihin electronic fuel injection

Control 4 V/DOHC
Lubrication Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Engine lubrication Motorex, fully synthetic, SAE 10W-50
Primary drive 67:35
Final drive 16:38
Cooling Liquid cooled
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Motor Management Keihin EMS


Frame Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated
Subframe Aluminium 7020
Handlebar Aluminium, Ø 28/22 mm (1.10/0.87"), tapered
Front suspension WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89")
Rear suspension WP mono shock
Suspension travel front/rear 135/150 mm (5.31/5.91")
Front brake 2 x Brembo Vierkolben-Radialfestsattel, Bremsscheiben Ø 320 mm
Rear brake Brembo single-piston, floating caliper, brake disc Ø 240 mm (9.45")
Rims, front/rear Cast aluminium wheels 3.5 x 17"; 5.5 x 17"
Tires, front/rear 120/70 ZR 17"; 180/55 ZR 17"
Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16"
Battery 12 V/11.2 Ah
Main silencer Stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Steering head angle 67.3°
Trail 93.9 mm
Wheel base 1450 ± 15 mm (57.09 ± 0.59")
Ground clearance (unloaded) 140 mm (5.51")
Seat height 865 mm (34.06")
Tank capacity approx. 18.5 liters/2.5 liters reserve (4.89/0.66 gal)
Weight (no fuel) approx. 186 kg (410.05 lbs)

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