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  1. Li-Fi refers to wireless communication systems using light as a carrier instead of traditional radio frequencies, as in technology using the trademark Wi-Fi.[1] Li-Fi has the advantage of being able to be used in electromagnetic sensitive areas such as in aircraft or nuclear power plants, without causing interference. However, the light waves used cannot penetrate walls which makes Li-Fi more secure relative to Wi-Fi. JUST WEEKS after Chinese researchers claimed that it would one day be possible to transmit WiFi from a lightbulb at up to 150Mbps, British boffins have smashed that target. The Ultra-Parallel Visible Light Communications Project - a joint team from several Scottish universities, Oxford, Cambridge and the Physical Sciences Research Council - has achieved 3.5GBps of the three primary colours from a small LED. Combined, this makes a total in excess of 10GBps of what is known as "LiFi". The modulation process, known as Orthogonal Frequency Divisional Multiplexing (OFDM) involves millions of changes in light intensity translated into the zeros and ones of digital communication. The news comes less than a month after German scientists achieved 1GBps under lab conditions, illustrating how fast this technology is developing. http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2303456/lifi-breaks-the-10gbps-barrier
  2. We are at the last quarter of 2013, and in a flash another year will soon be upon us. I did not realise it is the end of September until I saw Vivocity preparing for Christmas. The movies I used to watch as a kid are being remade. Cartoons nowadays lack the entertainment feel, air travel has become more affordable, with more tourist arrivals recorded. There was no Terminal 3, kinetic rain or Project Jewel when I was a kid. Things were simple, mechanical and, if I may add, fun. Cars have, over the years, shed the typical boxy designs and are adapting more fluid, dynamic aesthetics complemented by exotic materials like Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) or composite aluminium or light reinforced steel. Automobiles have become faster, safer and in most cases prettier. On one end of the scale we have the likes of Koenigsegg, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Pagani who are pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering by producing cars that accelerate faster, setting new records and giving fans like myself a sense of excitement. On the other end, we have cars that are greener. Hybrids, turbocharging, range extending EVs - automobiles that are trying to rectify the problem of global warming, pollution and climate change. The way I see it, there is another group - cars that are loaded with so much driver enhancement technologies that they become...boring. Nothing but just machines with wheels and an engine. These group of cars are usually loaded with more advanced cameras, radars and sensors than a F-22 Raptor and are usually decorated with features and novelties like Adaptive Cruise, Lane Departure Warnings, Cyclist Detection Systems, Full Braking and in the near future Autonomous driving and parking. So in future, what is my role as the driver ? Over the past two decades technology has evolved faster than ever with land lines almost disappearing, public phones becoming endangered, hand phones that have reduced from military grade walkie-talkies to handsome machines fashioned from a single piece of aluminium, glass and sapphire crystal. Phones have evolved from the basic purpose of communication and networking to pocket diaries, 24-hour assistants, credible portable entertainment hubs and most importantly - has shrunk the knowledge of the world to the palm of your hand. But I don't want cars of the future to do the same. There is a reason cars like the Porsche 911, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce or even BMW have been marketed with specific terms. Ultimate driving machines, carpet ride, greatest/ultimate Gran Tourers. And when the machines take over (slowly but surely they will), what will cars be called? Called me old fashioned but cars are meant to be driven and not driven in - or in this case driven by a robot. With technology replacing almost everything, including humans and their jobs, where is the novelty of living?
  3. Caption please "Press any key to continue ... Where is the ANY key?"
  4. Kia Motors, South Korea's second largest auto manufacturer has been making automobiles for quite sometime. They first started making re-badged Mazda Familia during the 1970s. It was only during the late 1980s that Kia started manufacturing vehicles extensively and by the early 1990s, you could virtually see a Kia vehicle in almost every major market. Fast forward to today, the company is fast moving into the upscale region and it is not surprising when the company announced that they are aiming to be a premium global automotive brand. During a recent function where the company's top dealers and distributors met, Kia Motors' president, Lee Hyoung Keun announced the company's five-year target and its goal is to be on the same level with European and Japanese premium auto brands. Mr. Lee also mentioned that the company will develop ever-more sophisticated vehicles that customers will aspire to own. He also confirmed that the company has set a target of exporting 2.21 million units of vehicles to overseas market. This is an increase of 8.3 percent over the 2.04 million units sold last year. If you were to ask me, this goal that Kia Motors are trying to achieve is hugely possible. Just take a look at Kia's current models. They are very much more aesthetically pleasing, compared to its older models. Kia's ever increasing popularity is basically built on its stylish new designs and at the same time, it has made Kia one of the fastest growing auto brands. The company has previously stated that one of its priorities is to improve the quality and technology featured in its cars and hopefully that this will help in brand perception. When Kia meets its five-year target, we will have to see at which new level the automaker has reached and at the rate they are going; I have a strong feeling that Kia will surpass some Japanese auto companies.
  5. Just would like to share this info with everyone, especially to those who like to do up their car with stickers....& yes, my company is the distributor. :P http://www.knifelesstechsystems.com
  6. [extract] One undesirable thing that many of us car owners hate is the slamming of our car doors. Sometimes, they are slammed so hard that we could almost hear the car cry. This could make people go nuts and at times we just have to tell everyone in the car to gently close the door. Automotive technologies nowadays have evolved so fast that new and innovative systems see daylight every day to make our lives easier. BMW
  7. A recent application filed for technological trademarks by Toyota suggests that future customers will soon enjoy nifty in-car gadgets. This application is seen as a way for the Japanese auto firm to potentially increase their appeal towards tech-savvy consumers and also at the same time, to keep up with its rivals. A total of two trademarks were filed. First, a touch sensitive dashboard known as the "Intellitouch" and lastly, a wireless charging system for mobile devices known as the "EBIN". Touch sensitive displays are nothing new. Ford has their MyFord Touch System since 2010 and Cadillac has its CUE System. Toyota might go a step further than the above mentioned automakers and build a full touch sensitive dashboard for future models. The Intellitouch system will likely be used in conjunction with similar Toyota patent filings, including one called a "Reconfigurable Tactile Control System Display", which could give drivers multiple options for dash display setup. Knobs and buttons may soon vanish entirely from the centre console area. The second trademark application details a system called "EBIN" that was described as storage containers with built in inductive battery charges for handheld electronic devices. In short, EBIN will provide drivers with a specific storage spot for their mobile electronics that will also allow for wireless charging. Toyota has not revealed when we will see these two technologies introduced and also on which models will they be featured on first. Photo credit: Net Car Show
  8. It is evident that many automakers nowadays feature automated-manual transmissions (that usually comes with a paddle shifter) in their performance cars. In other words, these automated-manual transmissions with paddle shifters are the in-thing now. Every technology in our lives are ever changing and getting replaced with new and better ones and will paddle shifting transmissions replace manual ones and even conventional auto gearboxes totally? I have asked the above mentioned question to several car owners; both performance and ordinary car owners and they are in their 20s up to 40s (age range). Below are their opinions. Many felt that manual transmissions will still be the choice of hardcore drivers who prefer the shift stick and clutch pedal combination. It would be hard to remove the manual stick and clutch pedal feeling from them. And there are some who believe that these automated-manual (or dual clutch) transmissions will sit well in between conventional automatic transmissions drivers and sports-orientated drivers. In a way, it is probably ideal for drivers who have problems with the stick and clutch pedal combination or drivers who are simply can
  9. [extract] Swedish automotive company, Volvo, has long been a pioneer in the areas of automotive safety. Over the past 60 years, the company has introduced several safety features on their cars. In 1944, they introduced laminated windshields (around 15 years before it became a worldwide mandatory for all cars); in 1966 they introduced crumple zones and side impact air bags in 1994. We usually often think that cars should provide safety for its internal occupants but it is also important to keep in mind that a heavy moving object could also be really dangerous to pedestrians outside the car. And due to this, Volvo has invented the external pedestrian air bag which is a world
  10. Great French technology! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhXiGnFtC_Q...be_gdata_player
  11. As we move further into the 21st century, more automakers are developing numerous technologies for their vehicles. From sensors that detect objects in the dark to even automated parking assistance. Nissan, including its luxury division Infiniti, has revealed three new safety technology developments (named Safety Shield) that will be featured on their vehicles in the near future. The automaker
  12. any 1 very familier with valvetronic technology? is it some thing like vvt or vtec?
  13. When carbon fibre was introduced in the 1960s, it was poised to not only take on fibreglass, but also a whole host of other materials. Initially used in the aerospace industry, carbon fibre is now used in numerous of other products, notably in automotive parts and accessories. Since it appeared more than 50 years ago and we have been using it for decades, why is this material which is lighter and tougher than steel, still so expensive? Well, apparently, carbon fibre has to go through an expensive process just to manufacture it. Before carbon fibre becomes carbon fibre, it starts as a base material, usually an organic polymer with carbon atoms binding together long strings of molecules called a polyacrylonitrile. To get the carbon part of carbon fibre, half of the starting material's acrylic needs to be kicked away. "The final product will cost double what you started with because half burns off," explains Bob Norris of Oak Ridge National Laboratory's (Tennessee, USA) polymer matrix composites group. "Before you even account for energy and equipment, the precursor in the final product is something around $5 a pound." Forcing the acrylic to shed its non-carbon atoms takes monstrous machines and a lot of heat. The first of two major processing steps is oxidisation stabilisation. Here fibres are continuously fed through 50-100 foot-long ovens pumping out heat in the several hundred degrees Celsius range. The process takes hours and uses up lots of energy. Then the material goes through the carbonisation process. Although the furnaces here are shorter and don't run for as long as the previous step, they operate at much higher temperatures, at 1000 degrees Celsius for the initial step and then another round of heating with even higher temperatures. Just imagine the power bill for these processes and it doesn't end here. Manufacturers also have to deal with the acrylic that doesn't hold on during the heating process. Off gasses (the introduction of harmful chemicals into the environment) need to be treated so as not to poison the environment. After all of that, what we get are just strands of carbon fibre. They still need to be arranged into a lattice (criss-cross) in order to take advantage of the material's uni-directional strength. The arranged fibres have to be parallel and stretched evenly, every single one of them. A wavy strand in a lattice will put extra stress on a straight fibre, and that straight one will end up breaking first. To compensate for the possibility of an imperfect weave, manufacturers might thread in ten percent more of the already expensive fibres than is necessary. These strands alone are not what manufacturers need. Carbon fibre is used to reinforce composite materials. They are like steel bars in a block of concrete. Right now carbon fibres work with a thermoset resin. Together they make a composite that can be manipulated to take a certain shape. The problem is that once the resin has been shaped and cured in an autoclave, it cannot be modified without compromising its structural integrity. A small mistake means a lot of waste, including time. Thermosetting takes over an hour, which is a long time considering how fast the automotive industry stamps out body panels. The process of producing a carbon fibre product takes a lot of time and energy which eventually costs a lot of money. Until scientists or experts in this field comes up with a manufacturing process that costs lower and less time consuming, consumers have to bear with the prices of carbon fibre for now.
  14. http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/skyactiv/ The new technology seems awesome , hope that this technology will help Mazda move forward !
  15. Recent news from Fiat Spa..................Fiat Multiair Technology Announced - More Power, Less Fuel, Less Emissions. Check out here: Fiat Multiair Technology {qoute} With tougher emission standards on the horizon and consumers demanding even more fuel efficient models, Fiat has unveiled their new MultiAir petrol engine. The company considers the new powertrain to be one of the greatest advances in petrol engine design in recent years as the MultiAir offers more power, reduced fuel consumption, and lower exhaust emissions compared to conventional petrol engines. Given the company's history of using technological breakthroughs to improve both performance and efficiency in diesel engines, Fiat took a similar approach when developing the new MultiAir engine. In a conventional engine about 10% of the input energy is wasted in the process of pumping the air charge from a lower intake pressure to the atmospheric exhaust pressure. Fiat originally began looking into the possibility of reducing the wasted energy back in the 1980's but was only recently able to develop a new system that uses direct air charge metering at the cylinder inlet while maintaining a constant natural upstream pressure. The new system is extremely technical but in essence it works by a having a series of solenoid valves being turned on and off by the rotation of the camshaft. When the solenoid valves are activated, several different scenarios occur to optimize power and fuel usage. (A full overview of the how the system works is available in the press release) Among the many benefits of the new MultiAir engine is up to a 10% increase in power thanks to a performance-oriented mechanical camshaft profile, a revised intake valve closing system which improves low RPM torque by up to 15%, and a 10% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions because of the elimination of pumping losses. More important is the fact that the new MultiAir engine can achieve up to an overall 25% increase in fuel economy compared to conventional naturally aspirated engines with the same level of performance. In the future, MultiAir technology could see its introduction on Fiat's diesel engines as it promises to offer up to a 60% reduction in NOx emissions and up to 40% reduction of CO2 emissions during cold starts and engine warm-up. {unquote} Enjoy the video clip.
  16. I read about electric cars etc and the gov in Europe giving out incentives for switching over and they are building recharge stations etc. I don't know how the future will be but can see europe is putting in effort to reduce pollution. But SG leh? Nothing at all..... I originally thought that CNG cars put out less pollution that petrol ones. Now they say its not substantial so no more rebates blah blah..... electric cars are actually more suitable in SG since we travel so little compared to other countries. We don't need to travel 50-100KM just to get to work.
  17. Honda has developed a mind reading hat! I wonder where they think they're going with this but it sounds a little far fetched being able to detect a drivers intentions through reading brain patterns through your strands of hair. When you think of a mind reading hat, it being 'cool' doesn't really come to mind because you think there'd be tons of wires and pads being stuck to every possible area on your head to enable it to work (and CHECK OUT THE PHOTO!) But no... Honda is actually working with 'top fashion designers' to create a stylish, good looking one! How amazing is that. The idea is that the hat reads the driver's brainwaves so that he/she can execute simple commands like switching on the windscreen wipers or using the satellite navigation system. That hat with Chanel or Armani on it? I highly doubt so. Honda and fashion are more like apples and oranges to me. Honda's goal does not stop there. Their main man Yasuhisa Arai, of the Honda Research Institute in Tokyo, told a Japanese motoring magazine that their invention could even replace the steering wheel in approximately 10 years! I don't know how one will be able to drive by just using your head since you'd have to concentrate really hard, assuming your hands and legs have nothing better to do, you can even read the newspaper and drive. All this technology of reading brain patterns through your hair and stuff is great but on a side note, what if you're bald?
  18. So what kind of car sound system sounds extremely float your boat? Are you the type who needs probably the most easy sound system on the marketplace today? Would you be content to talk radio and some FM radio stations? Need an 8-track? What about a cassette player? I hate to say this, but in case you are even now living from the past, have a hard time finding an audio system which could accommodate your would like to organize the technology behind current trends. Today, the car audio systems are additional sophisticated than ever before. Gone are the days once we had to turn a dial to find a radio station. Today, you may transform the car to scan the stations until you find a single you like. You may even explore the problems of radio stations by type. For me it was a very good invention that I believe could be the saddest country music and always end up finding the song that will bring floods of tears without the need of becoming invited, even though the stations flipped without having considering I drive. As someone who hates to mourn on any given day, is strong enough to mourn. Another critical technological advance, when it comes to car audio system stands out as the individual volume controls. You no longer must listen towards the mothers, sisters, or the scapegoat to your loud music, it is possible to scroll through your headphones and mute the noise from the sleep on the world. If the vehicle is actually an advanced audio system, you may also adjust the radio station, to be able to discover the music that may be correct for several musical tastes. You need to also know that car audio systems today are much more user friendly than previous days. Most monitors are digital and effortless to read. You possibly can even think that much can read the codes and formats of local radio as well as the list of songs that play for you. You by no means need to wonder within the name from the very good song you just heard, or even who sang it again. It is right ahead of your eyes as you drive along and listen to incredible music. The greatest car audio systems offer not only opportunities to CD for drivers and passengers but also the capacity and capacity to read and interpret data, and MP3. Increasingly turn to MP3 for their primary source of music. It takes a smaller amount space than your average CD holds music and significantly more. You can download only the songs you need without to buy an entire CD full of songs to discover that you just liked a song on the CD. You can put your well-liked songs on the USB stick and carry it. It's a excellent way to appreciate music in this day and age. I'm literally stunned that I did not see an audio system iPodiPod Video Converter automatically to glimpse on the radar and yet seriously expect to determine every day now, literally. Regardless of whether you do or do not desire to give the modern era of music and listening to music than to us. However, if you happen to be very opposed to that you can always discover a good provide of Sinatra in MP3 format, so you move a bit convenient for you.
  19. So what kind of car sound system sounds extremely float your boat? Are you the type who needs probably the most easy sound system on the marketplace today? Would you be content to talk radio and some FM radio stations? Need an 8-track? What about a cassette player? I hate to say this, but in case you are even now living from the past, have a hard time finding an audio system which could accommodate your would like to organize the technology behind current trends. Today, the car audio systems are additional sophisticated than ever before. Gone are the days once we had to turn a dial to find a radio station. Today, you may transform the car to scan the stations until you find a single you like. You may even explore the problems of radio stations by type. For me it was a very good invention that I believe could be the saddest country music and always end up finding the song that will bring floods of tears without the need of becoming invited, even though the stations flipped without having considering I drive. As someone who hates to mourn on any given day, is strong enough to mourn. Another critical technological advance, when it comes to car audio system stands out as the individual volume controls. You no longer must listen towards the mothers, sisters, or the scapegoat to your loud music, it is possible to scroll through your headphones and mute the noise from the sleep on the world. If the vehicle is actually an advanced audio system, you may also adjust the radio station, to be able to discover the music that may be correct for several musical tastes. You need to also know that car audio systems today are much more user friendly than previous days. Most monitors are digital and effortless to read. You possibly can even think that much can read the codes and formats of local radio as well as the list of songs that play for you. You by no means need to wonder within the name from the very good song you just heard, or even who sang it again. It is right ahead of your eyes as you drive along and listen to incredible music. The greatest car audio systems offer not only opportunities to CD for drivers and passengers but also the capacity and capacity to read and interpret data, and MP3. Increasingly turn to MP3 for their primary source of music. It takes a smaller amount space than your average CD holds music and significantly more. You can download only the songs you need without to buy an entire CD full of songs to discover that you just liked a song on the CD. You can put your well-liked songs on the USB stick and carry it. It's a excellent way to appreciate music in this day and age. I'm literally stunned that I did not see an audio system iPodiPod Video Converter automatically to glimpse on the radar and yet seriously expect to determine every day now, literally. Regardless of whether you do or do not desire to give the modern era of music and listening to music than to us. However, if you happen to be very opposed to that you can always discover a good provide of Sinatra in MP3 format, so you move a bit convenient for you.
  20. The IPAD is now making its way into BMW and Mercedes Benz. Those large tablet computers have officially made their way into the cars of both manufacturers above with slightly bad (read; ugly) looking docking pods at the headrests of the front seats of their cars. Unlike those LCD/TFT screens you see built in the head rests, these are too large and no way integrated into the car
  21. I am looking to buy a new tv to replace my CRT (yes, i am still using a CRT!! ) eyeing for the Samsung LED but the sales guy keep recommending plasma from Panasonic. look at both the LED and Plasma side by side, i do agree that plasma do have better resolution in all viewing angles. my main concern is, if i get the plasma, am i buying an out dating technology TV? can anyone give me some advice? thanks.
  22. Seems that Honda is lagging behind in terms of engine technology. Latest buzz in engine is high compression direct injection (12:1) and variable valve lift. But Honda don't seems to be having any of these technology for its engines, not even high end ones. The FD2R still using the K20A engine which is like dunno how many years old with no VVL and no direct injection.
  23. Porsche plans to grow quite a bit between now and 2015, with a goal to hit 150,000 global sales. That's about twice the German sportscar maker's 2009 totals. That sounds like a very tall order to fill, but Detlev von Platen, CEO of Porsche Cars North America, reportedly told Automotive News that the task could be accomplished with the help of Volkswagen technology. Von Platen says that a decision on future technology synergies won't be made for another six months, and added that those decisions won't be announced until a much later date. Von Platen says, "It makes sense to think about some synergies in terms of research and development, and these discussions are taking place at the moment with VW." While we're sure that diehard Porsche fans will likely be less than pleased with the prospect of VW-infused Porsche products, the fact is that we've been living with just such an arrangement for some time. In fact, such such synergies have existed since the founding of the two companies, with the 914 (seen above) being the most well-known example of platform sharing. And, as you likely know, the Porsche Cayenne currently shares a basic platform with the more spartan Touareg, so the well-trodden path has already been laid for future sharing. Among the items that could be shared are fuel efficient powertrains and possibly even additional platforms. But a quick glance at VW's current stable of vehicles doesn't show too many (if any) platforms that would be suitable for Porschification. One vehicle that has been rumored at Porsche is a sub-Boxster ragtop that could help the automaker boost sales while also increasing the company's overall corporate fuel economy. A VW concept that could fit nicely is the adorable little BlueSport from the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. That concept, which VW says will hit 57 miles per gallon on the Euro driving cycle, even featured a mid-engine layout; a staple of the Boxster and Cayman. [source: Automotive News]
  24. Starting in 2013, Mazda will become the second manufacturer (after Nissan) to directly use Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive technology. Mazda has signed a licensing agreement with the hybrid behemoth that will see the smaller company get a supply of hybrid hardware
  25. Agree? becos i find that as sports cars become more expensive...there is more technology involved....of course along with brand heritage...
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