Nuclear-powered car

The more the lack of fossil energy sources, making the car manufacturers competed to offer new energy. In addition to electricity, fuel cells and hydrogen, the scientists also try nuclear power.

Nuclear technology was not new in the automotive industry. Even General Motors Cadillac ever showcase concepts with technology "World Thorium Fuel Concept" at the Chicago Auto Show 2009. But, because the less popular, the technology is sinking.

Now, scientists from research firm Laser Power System in Sturbridge, the United States is researching new turbine technology-driven laser from thorium compounds. Thorium is an iron compound with the content of mid-level radioactive atom weighs 90 and dinilaitak harmful to humans in small quantities.

Thorium is used lasers produce heat, the turbine and turn a generator for producing electricity. Energy that is the source of an electric motor driving the car. So that low-level radioactive substances contained in the Thorium was released into the air, given a system of aluminum layer.

Scientist at Laser Power Systems said, 8gram Thorium is used in every car can be used to drive with mileage 300,000 Miles or 482,803.2 miles.

Suzuki Sales Grow Most High

PT Indomobil Suzuki Sales (SIS) managed to record sales growth of 32 percent to reach 53,001 units in July 2011 compared to same period last year. APV pickup model, Mega Carry launched last February, the highest demand.

"When launched, the target we are not far-fetched just 500-600 units per month, was now the demand has reached 2800 units. Now, new supplies could we meet around 1.500an units per month, so demand is pretty healthy," said Davy on the sidelines Journalists at the event Bukber Red Pomegranate, South Jakarta, last night (25 / 8).

Davy went on sale the period from January to July 2011, the dominance of sales in the domestic market Suzuki Carry Futura was donated, as well as in class 1 ton pickup with a contribution of 50 percent followed by Mega Cary (22 percent) and APV (22 Percent). The rest, just like the other models Karimun Estilo, Splash, Swift and SX-4.

Revised Target

National automotive industry growth in the first seven months this year increased 14 percent through the 506 000 units over the same period last year, making Suzuki corrected until year-end sales targets.

"Initially our sales target of only 86 000 units, but saw the development as of July (2011) are very likely to reach 90,000 units this year," Davy said. With predictions of the national car market reached 840,000 units this year, said Davy, then Suzuki Indonesia would achieve the minimum 30 percent market growth and market share gains holding 10.7 percent.

Fun Felt wheel "Ferrari 458"

Want to know what it is like holding the wheel of a Ferrari 458 that cost billions of dollars? Now, you do not need to dream anymore, because toy manufacturers from Thrustmaster launches the new "Joy Stick" wheel of Ferrari 458 replica that was created as closely as possible to the original, complete with a series of gas and brake pedals.

Grip the steering wheel (the top) is made from high quality rubber material. In the center there is a lot of buttons, including "start engine", turbo, and other settings. Then, behind the wheel there are two levers (left and right) transmission (paddle shift). Not to forget, Prancing horse logo which have become icons adorn the center of the wheel with a yellow background.

This toy wheel can be connected directly to the Xbox 360 game console from Microsoft without having to add any tools. For those of you who have a Sony Playstation 3 (PS3) and Personal Computer (PC), can also use it even with the addition of the manual gear lever TH8 RS. Manual gear lever is also compatible with "Joy Stick" before T500 outputs RS steering wheel, there are two options lines in the "H" which konvensinoal or can rotate 360 ​​degrees which can be tailored to your desire.

Thrustmaster say, these products began to be marketed in the United States, in October 2011 at a price of 180 U.S. dollars (Rp1, 53 million) for the steering wheel and 90 U.S. dollars (Rp768.150) for the gear lever TH8 RS. Few tips, racing sensation in console gaming will be more apparent if the application is aided by making the steering wheel-made seat similar in race cars, plus a wide-screen television placed just in advance!

Chevrolet Mi-ray, Chosen As Best Concept Cars

Chevrolet's latest concept cars on display at the Seoul Motor Show 2011 which took place at this time, the Mi-ray roadster concept car was selected as best by the media at the event. In this event, the exhibition committee invites the journalists to choose a favorite car in three categories, namely Best Concept, Cars Green (Environmentally Friendly) Best and Car PenumpangTerbaik.

Mi-ray that makes debut or "world premiere" in Seoul, gets the most votes for the concept car. "This award is given to the Chevrolet concept car first exhibited in Korea," commented President and CEO of GM Korea, Mike Arcamone about the victory. "This car reflects the vision and new ideas Chevrolet in the future," he added.

Design Korea
Mi-ray is a concept car developed by Chevrolet at the Design Studio in Seoul. This car combines the latest hybrid technology and futuristic penampila, as well as show a symbol of the Chevrolet design vision for the future.

Added, Mi-ray also continue the Chevrolet sports car characteristics, such as 1963 and SPADA Monza Corvair Super Spyder in 1962. The roof can be opened, use the scissor doors, aerodynamic body features such as combat aircraft today.

The result, is a compact roadster with futuristic design and unique. The dimensions of this concept car: length: 3991 mm, width 1865 mm and height of 1110 m (very flat) and wheelbase 2375 mm.

Mi-Ray as a concept car called the Chevrolet "mid power" which maximizes the capacity and efficiency. These cars use electric motors when diugnakan in the city. So if you want to speed up, this car directly operate the gasoline engine 1.5 liter, 4-cylinder engine with turbocharger and an additional electric motor. Lainn Technology, which included the start-stop system to save fuel.