Mobil Listrik ITS Tak Masalah Saat Hujan

Meski mengaku belum tampil sempurna, namun tim Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) Surabaya menjamin mobil listrik yang mereka ciptakan tidak akan mengalami banyak gangguan.

"Mobil ini dijamin tidak akan mengalami banyak gangguan. Bahkan saat hujan juga tidak masalah," kata Prof Ir Soebagio, MSEE, PhD, ketua tim penelitian EV-ITS G1 (Elektronic Vehicle Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya Generasi 1).

Namun ia mengakui masih banyak perubahan yang harus disempurnakan pada mobil listrik kerasi anak bangsa tersebut. "Kita masih tetap memakai gearbox seperti di mobil biasa sehingga membuat kerja motor tidak maksimal," tuturnya.

Pengembangan akan dilakukan pada inverter dan motor listrik yang akan mengurangi pemakaian jumlah baterai hingga menjadi tiga buah dan berat mobil menjadi berkurang.

Saat ini, dengan 40 buah baterai, mobil tersebut bobotnya mencapai 600 kg dan hanya bisa memuat dua orang. Untuk itu sedang dilakukan upaya meringkas baterai sampai tiga buah agar bisa memuat empat hingga enam penumpang.

Urusan waktu pengisian baterai juga jadi perhatian ITS. Untuk pengisian baterai diperlukan waktu sekitar enam jam. "Kita masih memakai cairan aki biasa sehingga waktu yang diperlukan lebih lama," ungkap Ir Dedid Cahya, MT, salah satu anggota tim yang bertanggung jawab untuk urusan sistem kontrol. Namun dia mengungkapkan, pada tahap akhir saat menjadi smart car mobil ini akan mampu mengisi energi sendiri.

Selain itu, sasis mobil yang dikeluarkan adalah produksi tahun 1972. "Kita nanti ingin menggunakan sasis mobil seperti Avanza agar ruang mesin bisa lebih luas. Ke depan saat motor sudah sempurna, produksi massal sasisnya bisa didesain sendiri," tegas Dedid.

2015, Mobil Listrik ITS Tampil Sempurna

Tim Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) Surabaya menjamin tahun 2015, mobil listrik kreasi mereka EV-ITS G1 (Elektronic Vehicle Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya Generasi 1) akan tampil lebih sempurna.

Demikian diungkapkan Ir Dedid Cahya,MT, salah satu anggota tim yang bertanggung jawab untuk urusan sistem kontrol mobil listrik ITS.

Bila untuk saat ini mobil listrik ITS EV-ITS G1 masih menggunakan 40 buah baterai berkekuatan 500 KV (kilovolt), sehingga bobot mobil mencapai 600 kg, maka sebagai tahap awal, pada tahun depan tim ITS akan menggunakan tiga buah baterai saja.

"Untuk tahun ketiga pada 2010, mobil ini diusahakan hanya menggunakan tiga baterai. Sehingga ruang kabin bisa lebih lega," katanya.

dengan penggunaan tiga buah baterai ini, kata dia, maka mobil listrik tersebut akan mampu diisi empat hingga enam penumpang. Bandingkan jika menggunakan 40 buah baterai, mobil hanya bisa diisi dua orang.

Selain itu desain sasis juga akan diperbaiki. "Kita nanti ingin menggunakan sasis mobil seperti Avanza agar ruang mesin bisa lebih luas," katanya.

Melalui sederet perubahan tersebut tim EV-ITS G1, katanya, yakin Pada 2015,jika tak ada hambatan mobil tersebut telah sempurna menjadi smart car.

SRS Aerokit SpeedART The Sports Car Porsche Cayman a Sporty and Elegant.

2009 SRS Aerokit SpeedART Porsche Cayman

SRS Aerokit SpeedART The Sports Car Porsche Cayman a Sporty and Elegant.

The SRS Aerokit from the German tuning firm SpeedART is a subtle and stylish way to spruce up the Porsche Cayman or Cayman S.
Unlike many bodykits which radically alter the appearance and persona of the car - sometimes for the good, but all to often for the bad - the SRS Aerokit is extremley in tune with the overall shape of the Cayman.The aerodynamic modifications include a 3-piece front chin spoiler - which provides additional downforce over the front axle, new deeper sideskirts, and an adjustable rear spoiler which has a distinct racing look to it. SpeedART have certainly taken the 'less is more' approach to design, and it's paid off.

A newly-enlarged 2.9-litre flat-six engine develops 255 bhp in the Boxster and 265 bhp in the Cayman, an increase of 10 and, respectively, 20 bhp over preceding models. The 3.4-litre power unit in the S versions, benefiting from Direct Fuel Injection, now delivers 310 bhp in the Boxster S and 320 bhp in the Cayman S, up by 15 and 25 bhp.

2009 SRS Aerokit SpeedART Porsche Cayman

The new Boxster and Cayman are significantly more fuel-efficient than their predecessors. The new 2.9-litre Boxer engine sips 8.9 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (combined) – 11 per cent less than the former models with Tiptronic S. Reducing fuel consumption by 16 per cent to 9.2 litres/100 kilometres, the 3.4-litre versions with PDK offer an even greater saving.
For the first time, both models are available with a Lights Package featuring bi-xenon headlights, dynamic curve lights and LED daytime driving lights. Replacing the foglamps, these light units are made of four LEDs positioned next to one another on the Boxster, while on the Cayman four LEDs are arranged in round light units like the eyes of a dice.

The Boxster and Cayman are available for the first time with the seven-speed Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe, or PDK, which replaces the former Tiptronic S. Equipped with this double-clutch gearbox, the roadster and coupé accelerate to 100 km/h 0.1 seconds faster than with the six-speed manual fitted as standard on all models.

2009 SRS Aerokit SpeedART Porsche Cayman

PDK cars’ acceleration is even more dynamic with one of the optional Sports Chrono Packages featuring Launch Control for maximum acceleration from a standing start, while the Race Track Gearshift Strategy offers the fastest possible shifting on the track. With Launch Control, the respective models accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h another 0.2 seconds faster. (For instance, the Cayman S with PDK and Launch Control accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the base Boxster with its new six-speed manual gearbox completes the same exercise in 5.9 seconds.)A new suspension set-up gives the new models a combination of even greater driving dynamics and enhanced comfort. Steering forces have been further reduced, giving the Boxster and Cayman even more agile and spontaneous steering behaviour.

2009 SRS Aerokit SpeedART Porsche Cayman

The wheels come in new designs and are half an inch wider on the Boxster and Cayman than in the past in order to accommodate the larger brake system from the S models on the front axle. All Boxster and Cayman models feature the latest generation of Porsche Stability Management (PSM), with two additional functions: Brake Pre-Loading and Brake Assistant.

2009 SRS Aerokit SpeedART Porsche Cayman

Whenever the driver lets go of the gas pedal very quickly – which is typical of an upcoming emergency braking manoeuvre – the PSM control unit builds up an appropriate level of pressure on the brakes before the driver even presses down the brake pedal, moving the brake pads slightly towards the discs, which significantly improves brake response and shortens stopping distances accordingly.

Malaysian luxury car manufacturer BUFORI Motor Car Company (BMCC)

Malaysian luxury car manufacturer BUFORI Motor Car Company (BMCC) is extending its model range and will soon be launching a new generation of modern sportscars.

The BUFORI CS, which stands for “Compact Sports”, is a purist and powerful 2 door coupé. Unlike previous generations of BUFORI motorcars, the BUFORI CS is intentionally modern-styled. Powered by a 2.0L turbo-charged engine, the sportscar will feature a lightweight composite body and offer the typical BUFORI craftsmanship, attention to detail and quality. The BUFORI CS is expected to be launched in Malaysia at the beginning of 2010 and more details will be revealed towards the end of the year.

The BUFORI CS is fully designed and developed by BMCC in Malaysia. It was recently decided that BUFORI wanted to have a race version of the car, in order to prove the vehicles capabilities and performance under extreme conditions and directly apply proven racing technology to the on going development of the road car.

This lead to the creation of the newly established BMS (BUFORI MOTOR SPORTS), which is the motorsport division of BUFORI. Through the collaboration with AXLE MOTORSPORT, a company dealing in high-tech motor racing development, BMS and AXLE MOTORSPORT jointly developed the BUFORI BMS R1 using a team of Formula One engineers, employing only the highest quality components and materials.

The BMS AXLE RACING team will take part in the upcoming 56th Macau Grand Prix (weekend of 19th November 2009) with the BUFORI BMS R1, the race edition of the all new BUFORI CS.

“After two years of hard work in designing and developing our new sports car, the BUFORI CS, we are very proud that a racing version of our car has been developed and will have its first public appearance at such a prestigious event as the Macau Grand Prix. We could not have wished for a better occasion. Our intention is to transfer the racing technology to the road version of the BUFORI CS and bring in all the qualities for which BUFORI is renowned” says Felix Haller, General Manager Marketing & Operations of BMCC.

“BMS AXLE have followed a very tight working schedule, in under 10 weeks, to create this race car, and we are looking forward to being a part of this racing event and making history with BUFORI, the first Malaysian sportscar to run at the Macau GT Cup” says Joe Lim, the BMS Team Principal and Managing Director of Bufori Sales & Marketing (BSM), the global Distributor of Bufori vehicles. “This race marks the beginning of a new era for BUFORI. With the BUFORI CS, the company is expanding its portfolio to purist, modern styled sports cars, with the usual uncompromised BUFORI quality.” he adds.

BUFORI is the first Malaysian manufacturer to participate at the Macau GT Grand Prix. The Guia Circuit of Macau is a street circuit with a combination of fast straights and tight corners. It is recognised as one of the most challenging and demanding circuits in the world.

EV-ITS Mobil Listrik dari Surabaya

Isu pemanasan global membuat berbagai pihak berlomba untuk menciptakan apapun yang ramah terhadap lingkungan. Seperti yang dilakukan 5 mahasiswa Fakultas Teknik Elekto ITS membuat mobil ramah lingkungan. Mobil itu bernama EV-ITS I.

Cara kerjanya mobil berbahan bakar 40 baterai basah (accu) ini mampu menciptakan 500 kilovolt (KV) yang mampu mengubah arus bolak-balik menjadi arus listrik ini mampu menggerakkan motor listrik yang berkekuatan 5 kilo watt (KW) dan menggerakkan roda.

Kelima mahasiswa yang tergabung dalam tim laboratorium konversi energi jutusan Teknik Elektro yakni Bambang SK, Dedied CH, Era Purwanto, Arman Jaya, dan Purwadi AD.

Mobil yang mengandalkan tenaga dari baterai basah ini mempunyai banyak kendala dalam pengoperasiannya, diantaranya mesin yang cepat panas serta sempitnya ruang mengemudi.

"Seharusnya mobil ini mampu melaju hingga 60 km per jam. Tapi karena kita masih menggunakan gearbox mobil biasa menambah beban mobil sehingga hanya mampu melaju 20 km per jam," kata Prof Ir Soebagijo MSEE PhD salah satu dosen pembimbing kepada wartawan di Kampus ITS, Sukolilo.

Mobil yang menghabiskan dana hingga Rp 80 juta ini mempunyai keunggulan yaitu suara mesin yang halus. Rencana kedepan kata Soebagijo, pihaknya akan mengembangkan hasil penemuannya ini. Yakni dengan memperkecil 40 baterai menjadi 3 baterai.

"Kita nantinya juga akan mengganti sasis mobil serta mencari cara untuk memperluas ruang kemudi," tandasnya.

Hyundai Santa Fe pricing announced (UK)

Hyundai has announced prices for its updated Santa Fe range.

The range starts at £21,495, which is cheaper than the outgoing model and it includes a new engine, more equipment and a simpler two-trim range. You pay £25,495 for the 7-seat Premium automatic.

The new Santa Fe features minor styling changes. At the front, the black two bar grille is replaced by chrome-edged three bar version, while revised headlight clusters sit above a reworked bumper that houses new fog lights in a black surround. At the back there's a new bumper and light clusters, and the reworked SUV features a new alloy wheel design.

Inside, carbon black trim replaces the previous wood finishes and the standard single CD/RDS radio now comes with an aux-in/USB connection with full iPod control.

The range has been simplified with a two-model range now comprising the entry-level Style and flagship Premium trims.

Style models get 17” alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, rear fog light, ESP, air conditioning, x4 electric windows, x6 airbags, steering wheel mounted audio controls, USB/AUX sockets, trip computer, gear-shift indicator, height-adjustable driver’s seat, height adjustable steering wheel, electric/heated door mirrors, halogen headlamps w/ day-time running lights and remote central locking with immobiliser.

Premium adds 18” wheels, dual climate control with rear controls on 7 seaters, front electric leather seats w/heat function, auto-dimming rear-view mirror w/ reversing camera, xenon headlamps, leather steering wheel w/ cruise control, front fog lamps, dusk & rain sensors and electric sunroof.

There's seven-seat option available for a £750 extra on both Style and Premium models.

Under the bonnet is a new 2.2-litre direct injection diesel delivering 194bhp and 311lb-ft of torque (322lb-ft when specified with an automatic gearbox) which amounts to improvements of 26% and 27% respectively on the previous engine. CO2 emissions on manual models are now 176g/km, down from 191g/km with combined fuel economy of 41.5mpg, up from 38.7mpg.

The new engine is mated to a 6 speed manual transmission and it can sprint from 0-62mph in 9.8 seconds. An alternator management system that disengages when not required saves fuel and an ECO' Drive Indicator on automatic versions monitors fuel efficiency. Manual versions have an optimum gear shift point indicator built into the trip computer display.

The new engine delivers an increased towing capacity, with a maximum braked towing weight of 2,500kg, up 300kg on the outgoing model.

Sales start in mid-December.

VAT rate confuses people (UK)

Tax doesn't have to be taxing, says the advert, but it's certainly managing to confuse manufacturers, dealers, car buyers and even HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

HMRC had originally said that the only way to avoid paying the increased rate of VAT being introduced on 1st January was to pay for the full balance of a car before the end of the year.

While that remains the case, HMRC has changed its tune slightly and says buyers can also avoid paying the increased rate, without handing over the full balance, if the dealer raises a full VAT invoice before the end of the year and pays the VAT due at their next return.

HMRC has confirmed that the rate will be returning to 17.5% on 1st January.

To take advantage of this invoicing opportunity, the car your order must also cost less than £100,000 and be delivered according to the manufacturer's usual schedules and within six months of order. You can't ask for a delivery to be delayed so you can take advantage, for instance, of the new registration plate in March.

Buyers do not have to clear the balance of the car to benefit from this, but dealers may be reluctant to hand over VAT due on cars that they haven't received the cash on.

The VAT rate due, in short, is calculated either when a full VAT invoice is raised by the dealer, and the tax paid at the next return, or when you clear the balance.

You pay 15% VAT on cars costing less than £100,000:

•When you've ordered, paid for and registered a car before the end of 2009

•When you pay for a car in full before the end of the year but, in the normal course of delivery schedules, it is registered in 2010 but no more than six months from order

•When you order a new car, a dealer raises a full VAT invoice before the end of the year and pays the 15% tax at their next VAT return. You do not have to pay the full balance in this case.

You pay the increased rate of 17.5% VAT:

•If you order a car in 2010

•If you order a car now and pay the balance in 2010

•If you order a car now, a VAT invoice isn't raised by the dealer, or the tax due isn't paid, before the end of the year.

•If you order a car now, a VAT invoice is raised and paid, but you ask for delivery to be purposefully delayed, perhaps in a bid to get the new registration plates in March or September.

•The car you order is delivered six months from order

•The car you order is worth more than £100,000.

What are the 10 best-selling car manufacturers saying? Here's what they said:

Audi: Transactions completed by the end of the year will attract the 15% rate. If a customer placed an order today, the price quoted would automatically include the 17.5% rate because our lead times are such that the transaction would definitely be finalised in 2010.

BMW: Customers need to order and collect the car in 2009 to benefit from the 15% VAT. Some dealers may offer special VAT-busting deals, but this will be on an individual basis.

Ford: It's a psychological barrier to sales rather than an actual barrier. There's so much space between the sticker price and the actual price that we think 2.5% doesn't really matter. Any negotiator worth their salt will ask for that.

Honda: Customers will have to collect the car this year to avoid the VAT increase. We'd suggest customers look for cars that are in stock now, or check lead times to make sure they benefit. We're not doing any special promotions.

Kia: At this stage, we have not announced a VAT-protection offer. We are looking at the situation, particularly with regards to scrappage buyers, but at this stage there is no protection offer.

Nissan: Any cars ordered before December 31 for delivery by the end of March will be charged at 15% VAT and Nissan will pay the remainder, up to 17.5%.

Peugeot: We are seriously considering absorbing the VAT increase for customers that order through December for cars delivered in 2010. We'll know for sure by Monday (November 23).

Toyota: Toyota has no offers in relation to VAT.

Vauxhall: We have no offers going into the New Year at the moment, but order a car before the end of November, and take delivery before the end of December, and you pay 15% VAT.

We also have an entirely VAT-free offer running to the end of November.

Volkswagen: Cars ordered before the beginning of November 2009, but delivered in 2010, up to the end of February, will be reduced in price by 2.5%.

Nissan NV200 pricing announced (UK)

The new Nissan NV200 compact van goes on sale in the UK priced at £13,867.50 for the entry-level E model. Standard features include CD/MP3 audio system, black door mirrors, bumpers and handles, keyless entry, halogen headlamps, twin front cupholders, driver airbag, 1 sliding side door, steering height adjustment, 13 cabin storage areas and an immobiliser.

The SE grade adds electric front windows, electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors, driver’s seat height adjustment and a full steel bulkhead at £14,442.50. Both models are powered by a 4 cylinder 1.5 dCi diesel engine that returns a combined fuel economy of 54mpg with CO2 emissions of 137g/km.

Those who want to personalise their vans can choose from various optional extras such as air conditioning for £575, glazed rear doors for £150 and a safety pack that includes air conditioning, ESP, front passenger, side and curtain airbags for £1,000. Bluetooth, front fog lights and front passenger forward-folding seat should also be available.

Nissan said that a Combi version with the option of seven seats will join the NV200's range later with prices to be announced closer to its launch date in February 2010. Combi models should have body-coloured door mirrors, handles and bumpers, front fog lights, electric door mirrors, cruise control, Bluetooth, air-conditioning and alloy wheels as standard.

Peugeot i0n electric city-car order book opens (UK)

Peugeot has opened the order books on its all-electric iOn ahead the car’s expected on sale date of late 2010.

The car is the firm’s version of the Mitsubishi iMiEV and it was revealed on the eve of the Frankfurt motorshow in September. Citroen launched its own version, the C-Zero, last week.

A Peugeot spokesman said that the exact terms of its availability had yet to be decided, but pre-reservations were now being taken on the iOn.

“We’ve yet to decide whether the car will be available to buy outright or whether you will lease it due to the cost of the batteries,” said the spokesman. “We’ve had significant interest from both private and fleet sectors and we’ll be finalising our plans about how exactly we’ll market it nearer the on-sale date.”

Power comes from a permanent magnetic synchronous motor, which produces 64bhp. It produces 133lb ft of torque between 0 and 2000rpm and power is sent to the rear axle by a single-speed reduction gear. A centre-mounted 330-volt lithium-ion battery pack powers the motor and has been included as it is lighter and more durable than nickel-metal hydride batteries, while offering equivalent performance.

A full recharge of the battery pack takes 6 hours by plugging the car into a conventional 220v socket, while an 80% fast charge takes 30 minutes when using a 400v socket.

It has a claimed range of 80 miles and a top speed of 80mph. Its 0-62mph time is 15secs and it can get from 37-56mph in 6secs. Standard features will include ESP, traction control, ABS, electric windows, air conditioning and 6 airbags.

Toyota Auris hybrid caught on test

Toyota showed off its Auris Hybrid Concept at the 2009 Frankfurt motorshow – and here is the completed product testing in Europe ahead of its launch in 2010.

This will be Toyota's first mainstream hybrid; the Prius has pioneered the petrol-electric technology in a standalone bodystyle but now the Japanese want to roll out the Hybrid Synergy Drive across its entire model range, so the Auris will be the first of many Toyotas to wear the HSD hybrid badge.

The 97bhp, 1.8 litre petrol-electric powertrain of the Auris Hybrid is largely shared with the Prius, giving this five-door hatch sub-80g/km CO2 emissions married to 0-62mph performance in around 10sec. Fuel economy should hover around 80mpg combined.

Like on the Prius, there are numerous tweaks to make the Auris cut the air more efficiently. So there are changes at the front end and the rear bumpers visible in this spy picture are flatter. They make the car look wider but are designed to optimise airflow and reduce turbulence and drag. The car sits 20mm lower, has a new rear spoiler and a drag figure of around 0.28cd.

The Auris Hybrid should be green, compared with conventional Auris models. Because it's a full hybrid, it can run on battery power alone in zero-emissions mode. There will be several driving modes selectable by the driver: Eco for maximum efficiency; Power for more performance; EV mode for full electric running for 2km at up to 31mph.

The Auris Hybrid spied here will be built in Burnaston, UK and go on sale during Summer 2010.

                                  Toyota Auris Hybrid Concept:

Toyota Prius posts very strong sales for October (JP)

In the Toyota Prius vs Honda Insight hybrid battle of sales in Japan, it is the Prius which continues to rule.

In October, the Prius was Japan's number one selling car for the sixth consecutive month. Toyota's third-generation model put 26,918 units on the board, while the Insight was down in ninth place with 7,074 units.

The Insight, the first hybrid to top Japan's sales charts this April, is also now regularly being outsold by the Fit (Jazz) in the country too. The Fit was Japan's second biggest seller in October with 15,444 units. Nonetheless, Honda isn't concerned about the Insight's flagging sales.

First, the sales target for the Insight is set at 5,000 units per month, so Honda's hybrid is still actually well ahead of schedule.

Second, the Fit is still a very competitive all-rounder, especially in terms of mpg, utility and pricing, and is on the market for much less than an Insight. Therefore Honda is happy the Fit is where it is and the Insight is more than living up to expectations.

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