'Ferrari' on Top Railway

ROME, ITALY - APRIL 20: Italo, the new high speed train from the railway company New Passenger Transport SpA, known as NTV, ahead of its inaugural trip to Naples, at Stazione Tiburtina on April 20, 2012 in Rome, Italy. The new NTV railway company will run its maiden public high speed train journey on April 28, from Rome to Naples. (Photo by MAX ROSSI/REUTERS)

Ford Focus in Indonesia Free Recall

Company Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) said the Focus sold in Indonesia is safe, so free from recall. Ford Focus in Indonesia do not have manufacturing defects such as those in the United States.
"Focus is here different from those sold in America," said Lea Kartika Indra, Communications Director of FMI to Otosia.com not long ago.

According to Lea, in addition to different types, to consumers in the U.S. Focus is not the same as those marketed in Indonesia. "The type that do not go there here and there in Indonesia. So Focus here is not the problem. Nothing to do with the recall of events such as those in America," said Lea.

Lea said the Focus for Indonesia came from the factory Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM), while the recalled models are manufactured and intended for consumers Uncle Sam. "From the type and origin of the manufacturer have been different, so once again safe Focus on Indonesia. Wiper problem complained of in America, here is fine, no problem," said Lea.

Previously reported, Ford Motor Co. U.S. announces recall of 140 310 units of the Focus sedan and hatchback. This action was announced Institutions Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA) United States on Tuesday local time. In his written statement, NHTSA said that the 2012 Ford Focus Alert potentially have a problem because the fan penyelaput wiper easily leak.

Furthermore, it allows water to leak into the engine wiper and cause electrical short circuit. Wiper can be jammed, thereby reducing the driver's visibility, and furthermore may lead to accidents.

Although withdrawn, until now no reports of accidents or casualties related problem. Withdrawals will be made starting May 21, 2012. In addition to replacing penyelaput, Ford will clean the wiper plug and electric motor.
In Indonesia alone, the Ford Focus is also outstanding. However, these models will be drawn up new possibilities to get in on the end of this year. (KapanLagi.Com)

RISING FUEL PRICES: No Signal Auto Industry Is Raising Prices

Following the Government's plan to raise fuel prices, among the automotive industry of Bali has not received the signal of ATPM to raise prices.

Chairman of the Association of Automotive Bali Dodi Dikariawan says the impact of rising fuel prices usually imposes on the cost of shipping a car from Jakarta to Bali. However, so far have not provided the information. ATPM

Dodi also Heads the official Dealer of KIA car Branch in Bali a National Car, PT Pratama, mention it since last February the automotive industry circles Bali has raised prices due to an increase in customs behind the name of motor vehicles (BBNKB) by 5% a year.

On the other hand, the announcement of plans for an increase in fuel prices of Rp 1,500 per liter was declared the Government some time ago, said Dodi showed the assurance for automotive circles.

"Compared to previous floating with the issue of subsidies for black plate or plates white and over the technology to the BBG, has now clearly so that we have a strategy in anticipation," he said.

Whether the increase in fuel prices will result in a decrease in sales?

Dodi explained so far it doesn't terpegaruh much less efficient vehicles such as the brand, it even gives the Picanto alternative for consumers to buy vehicles efficiently.

Things were also said to Head Marketing PT Astra International Tbk Honda Bali region Mode Vivendi.

He rate hikes fuel prices for the Honda brand in the eyes of consumers is famous for is a chance. His target this time, reveal is their mode of previous use of four-wheeled vehicles to switch to options became more efficient.

"The rising price of FUEL is an opportunity to increase our sales," he said.

Sources: Bisnia.Com in Indonesian translated into English

Audi official "areca nut" Ducati

Audi AG official finally proposed to Italy motorcycle manufacturer, Ducati. In fact, according to two sources who know this internally and reported by the autonews, the acquisition will be announced next week (18/4/2012), before the annual meeting of the Volkswagen Group.

The process of purchasing the stock Ducati by premium brand VW is somewhat smooth, almost no barriers means. The main shareholder Investindustrial previously agreed Ducati, talking with Audi exclusively so that no other party.

With this, the Ducati will be increasingly strong position as a challenger to the BMW Motorcycle premium. In addition, VW will complement the portfolio with more diverse product range from motorcycles to trucks "heavy duty" in the global automotive industry.

This acquisition also allowed Ducati to develop new technology for its new machine. Audi also already experienced acquires Lamborghini since 1998 and continues to develop the supercar's sophisticated technology is getting.There has been no comment from VW and Audi AG as the parent of this acquisition.

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The deal the two companies also reported Italy's newspaper, Corriere della Sera, who wrote the signing of acquisition will be done next week. In its report, described the Audi was given eight times negotiating exclusively with Ducati until April 15, 2012. After that, should explore new Investindustrial other prospective buyers.

Transaction value explanation yet. Last month mentioned the value of 850 million euros just to purchase the company. Audi acquires Ducati since the desire arises since 2005 ago. At that time, they were moving from the previous owner of Texas Pacific Group, but lost to Investindustrial.

Sources: Otomotif.Kompas.Com in Indonesian translated into English

Return Nissan new car production in China

During this time a Japanese automaker, Nissan Corporation, has been cooperating with otomitif manufacturers from China, Dongfeng, and have managed to produce the Nissan Teana and Sylphy.

In order to develop its business and at the same time producing products outside of Japan's Nissan, the Nissan Corporation Japan will hold Wuhan, which is part of Hubei's Dongfeng Motor Group Corporation to manufacture the new car.

Nissan Motor Co. plans to introduce a branded passenger cars in China. The car that will be created with this new model is expected to absorb the local market because it's cheap.

According to senior general manager of Nissan's joint venture with Wuhan, Hideki Kimata, it will launch its newest product the vehicle with the name of Chen Qi early 2012.

Cars in cooperation with the Nissan Corporation under the brand Qi Chen is estimated to be sold at a price of 50,000 yuan, or about 7356 U.S. dollars to 100,000 yuan.

When this happens, then the price is far below Martch Nissan models are also sold in China at a price of 69 900 yuan.

Kimata but so far not been revealed about the overall shape of the car Qi Chen. He said the company will present a clear advantage Chen Qi immediately before launch.

Trend automakers Japanese cooperation with China is not only done by the Nissan Motor Corporation, but other Japanese companies like Honda also has a local company took Guanggi China, Li Nian brand of vehicles produced.

60 Types of Plants Can Be Alternative Replacement Fuel

Various plants in Indonesia has the potential to become an alternative to fuel oil (BBM), even at least 60 species of plants have been identified could be an alternative bioenergy to replace dependency on oil and gas.

This was revealed by Minister of Technology Kusmayanto Kadiman in a national seminar Jatropha Development and Utilization of Bioenergy in Indonesia as in Jakarta, Saturday.

Seminar organized by the Community Growing Together, BRI, BNI and a number of state-owned industries and private companies also investigated the potential of Jatropha plants, fruit cultivation and processing of the distance.

Minister of Technology said the national fuel demand tends to increase at least six percent / year. In recent years, the trend of increased demand will not be comparable with the production and management capabilities of national oil and gas potential.

National oil production in 2004 around 44.5 million kiloliters, while the consumption of about 62.3 kiloliters. This implied that there is a deficit of 17.8 million kiloliters to be imported.

National oil and gas potential tends to decrease in recent years. Development of alternative energy is needed, one of which is to develop plants to be used as an alternative to oil and gas.

From research conducted, it has been found 60 kinds of crops, plantations and non-food bio-energy potential. For food crops that can be bioethanol, antaravlain legume (peanuts, soybeans and the like), bumbi crops (cassava, sweet potatoes and similar), and grains (corn, tan, cereal, and sunflower).

Plantation could be biodiesel and bioethanol, which is kind of like a coconut palm, oil palm, sago and other type of plant cane. Potential non-food crops into biodiesel, including jatropha, distance kepyar and kapok.

If for one type of Tamanan bioenergy can be substituted only five percent of fuel needs, there will be a saving of around two million kiloliters, or equivalent to Rp. 9 trillion.

Positive aspects, employment and economic activities for the community to develop plants that have the potential to fuel substitution.

It with relevant agencies including the BPPT and LIPI continues to develop plants that could potentially be a substitute fuel, especially the distance. The development also involves community groups and colleges. 2500 hectares of land requires a seed as a seed.

Research and Technology Minister also explained the biodiesel (methyl ester). This material is specially formulated liquid fuel for diesel engines made from vegetable oils (bio oil) without the need for engine modifications. The use of bio diesel can be used 100 percent as well as material substitution on petrodiesel.

Advantages of biodiesel has the effect of lubrication on the machine, lower coefficient of friction and protects the pump cam-profile pump. Reduce carbon emissions (CO), PM and free sulfur. Handling and storage easier, safe and nontoxic.

Special biodiesel palm oil (CPO) has the advantage of commercially available raw materials, production of the 2003 total of 10.68 million tons by the number of exported 5.32 million tons. Production in 2010 estimated 17.5 million tonnes.

Oil palm is the potential to be developed further as banks, human resources, land and technology is ready. It's just that palm oil is an edible oil (a daily requirement) so that the biodiesel must compete with food. Cloud point of CPO ranges from 12-14 Celsius so it can only be used in the tropics.

Germany Helps Automotive Industry

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday (13/1), the German government finally joined the global effort to help the automotive industry from the global financial crisis. For those efforts, the Germans poured funds of 1.5 billion euros, equivalent to 2 billion dollars for the domestic auto industry.

The aid is part of government which includes the 50 billion euro stimulus package on investment, tax cut, and support for companies.

Wedged The U.S. Automotive Industry

WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY - The three biggest U.S. carmakers commonly called The Big Three out of time to convince Congress that they should be assisted. The debate over the auto industry should get assistance from the government or not still continues.

After holding hearings on Tuesday, leaders of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler back to Congress on Wednesday (19/11) in Washington.

"The auto industry we need a bridge to overcome the existing crisis in front of us," said General Motors Corp. CEO Rick Wagoner in front of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Sector Tuesday.

"The problem facing the industry through no fault of management, but due to the global financial crisis is deepening," he continued.

Robert Nardelli, Chrysler CEO, said the bailout they are asking for would cost less than they left the company bankrupt.

Rick Wagoner warned that the U.S. auto industry bankruptcy would create 3 million people became unemployed in the first year and that number will continue to rise.

"Bankruptcy is not just about the interests of Detroit (U.S. automotive headquarters), but that does not concern the U.S. economy experienced a deeper fall," said Wagoner.

Nardelli rejected suggestions that the automakers filed for bankruptcy protection that Article 11 (Chapter 11). This method has been carried out which airlines are protected from creditors and managed to bounce back after the restructuring. "We're not sure can bounce back from bankruptcy," he said.

The automotive industry's financial condition became worse from day to day. General Motors is experiencing difficulties will delay the return of cash rebates to its dealers and other sales incentives. Company for General Motors can even run out of cash by the end of this year if it does not get help from the government.

Nothing new models

Difficulties that occur in the automotive industry to make General Motors and Chrysler did not release their latest car models at the auto show in Los Angeles. Ford just issued a mid-sized car. General Motors initially planned launch of new models, but was canceled because of financial problems.

The U.S. auto industry also gave a dilemma to the U.S. Government. If assisted, the U.S. auto industry will complain to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Bailout is considered to violate WTO rules.

Hybrid cars, design of UI Students

Depok - Indonesia The world of education continues to grow. When a few months ago people had a fascination with children's ability to assemble a car vocational, college-level students also continue working. In addition to ITS and UGM, University of Indonesia student would not want to lose and get ready to create a hybrid car, Bubble.

City car concept car was designed by three students of the UI Ryan Dharmasaputro Vilda, Fandi Aryo and Handi Rizkinugraha. Ryan admitted that the car's design was inspired by design of the smart fortwo is a compact design.

"Its capacity can be for three passengers, but if a lot of luggage, the rear seats can be folded," he explained at UI Depok campus, Thursday (29/03/2012).

This car was designed by Ryan by students from the UI frame, drive system until the body is enveloped fiber. "The time may be about 1 year workmanship," he added.

Judging from the design, this car does look nice views though her body firm and rigid impressed.

Some parts seem unnecessary but 'forced to exist' as a rear spoiler that is actually not necessary for a car that can only be run at speeds of 50 km / h.

Dimensions of the car body that has an empty weight of 183 is in the range 2.000x950x960 mm (LxWxH) with 1750 mm wheelbase.

While propulsion systems rely on a combination of two sources of power that a conventional gasoline engine and electric motor. Gasoline engine used is a 4 stroke engine, with a capacity of 113.77 cc SOHC plucked from a motor scooter.

Machines that have automatic transmissions Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) is able to bring power up to 6.54 kW at 8,000 rpm.

Conventional kitchen runway was later assisted by an electric motor-powered 48 VDC which energy is stored in four batteries.

With a blend, it is capable of driving a car with a maximum speed of 50 km / h was able to record efficiency higga 42.2 km / liter when tested around the UI campus.

Latest Skubek - Scooter Duck Glide 2012 Yamaha Ready

Yamaha again preparing to launch a new product variant on the scooter duck (skubek) automatic in 2012. As revealed by yamahateam.com pages, "Yamaha Nozza" asphalt ready to offer comfort, luxury, and style to its customers.

Yamaha Nozza confirm the presence of a Japanese motorcycle manufacturers to seize the motorcycle market is more feminine. Oval-shaped headlights and motor body is curved like a classic Mio reflects the feminine impression. Therefore, it was an automatic scooter that is more suitable for women.

Yamaha Nozza length 1765mm, width 685mm, height 1080mm, 115mm and ground clearance. When compared with the output of Honda products, Nozza look slimmer. The most innovative of the Yamaha Nozza is the placement of the fuel tank behind the front body cover. Thanks to this simplicity, the women do not have to bother to come down and open the seat of the motor when pumping gas.

Not only that, Nozza Yamaha motors are also equipped with a trunk large enough, even fit enough to accommodate two helmets sekaligus.Dek Nozza feet wide was made so that the motor will be felt more widely.

In terms of engines, Yamaha Nozza carrying the YMJET-FI electronic fuel injection with a capacity of 115cc. With this engine, the motor will be able to generate power of up to 7.4hp at 7500rpm with a torque of 7.6Nm at 5500rpm.

For the record, Yamaha Nozza was paved in Vietnam with a price tag of about $ 14 million. To market in Indonesia, seems to still have a little wait the launch in 2012.

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No Fuel Price Rise on 1 April

Parliament plenary session to discuss the planned increase in fuel prices last until Saturday (31/03/2011) pm dawn. The end result, fuel prices will not rise on 1 April, but still could go up at any time.

After being suspended since the afternoon, the House of Representatives plenary session resumed at around 22:20 pm. Since the trial opened, the rain interruptions filled the courtroom and House Speaker Marzuki Alie, a leader court looks overwhelmed it.

Interruptions and protracted debates that have made session finished at 00:00 pm was so delayed. In fact, according to the mandate of the Act, the discussion of this 2012 Budget Amendment had to be completed by March 30, 2012, 30 days after the draft Revised State Budget submitted by the President to the Parliament.
Marzuki then proposed to extend the trial until Saturday (31/3) at 01.00 WIB and approved by the forum.

After that, voting began. There are two options, namely (1) only includes Article 7 paragraph (6) which means there is no increase in fuel prices and option (2) fuel prices would not be raised now, but allowed the government raised fuel prices when crude oil prices (ICP) rose by Assuming 15% of 120 dollars per barrel are listed in the 2012 Revised State Budget.

The entry of this second option makes Hanura Party inflamed and they then decided to walk out of court.

Not long after, the PDI-P faction Hanura follow walk-out. Camps 'White Muzzle' considers the plenary forum is not respected. One more faction that refused to rise in fuel prices, the Gerindra, opted to stay in the arena.

With walk-outnya Hanura and PDIP, then option 2 was easily come out as a 'winner'. Through open voting, this second option got 356 supporters. Option 1 Just get a total of 82 advocates and 93 legislators who walked out.

After the session, Deputy Speaker of the House Taufik Kurniawan ensure that fuel prices will not rise on 1 April. "We make sure the fuel is not up as of 1 April 2012," said Taufik in the presence of media.

China Car Trying Methanol Fuel

China reportedly will undergo trials in the use of methanol fuel their production cars. During this time not as popular as methanol ethanol as car fuel because it is considered toxic and has less energy content than ethanol. However, methanol is easier to produce.

Ethanol and methanol are both alcohols. However, methanol is simpler elements of ethanol, which contains only one carbon atom. Development to date is in the testing stage to study the effects of a mixture of methanol on engine components, such as rubber and plastic goods, which potentially soluble.
One of them involves a team of Freudenberg NOK.

Automobile components will be soaked with methanol for six weeks, and thereafter examined to look for any changes that may affect long term performance.
In China alone, the trial use of the methanol is intended to reduce fuel costs. This research can be applied to develop components that can be used anywhere in the world, not only in China's car. Which reduces costs for consumers.

So far, the methanol produced from methane gas and steam, not the destructive distillation of wood (wood alcohol). Although not common as a transportation fuel, in some countries, the methanol is mixed with gasoline in small quantities, and one of them is used in Champcar race.

Although considered toxic, flammable methanol, but also can easily be extinguished with water (unlike gasoline). Is the idea that China can drive a car with pure methanol can be realized? We'll wait.