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EntroSys Motorcycle Air Conditioner

January 3rd, 2010

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These days, with everything being untethered, it’s strange to see a biker getting tubed up to his chariot. Then again, you’d do it, too, if you’re stuck in traffic under the sweltering tropical sun. The idea of piped-in airconditioning on a motorbike isn’t new. We caught wind of a prototype back in 2004, when Israeli physics professor Glen Guttman unveiled his compact A/C solution which rides pillion and siphons off the motorcycle battery to hoses cold or heated air to a thermal vest worn under the motorcyclist’s jacket. A wireless controller mounted on the bars controls the temperature. Now, it looks like the invention is finally moving out of cold storage, with trials being conducted that should lead to a commercial rollout. Marketed under Guttman’s company Entrosys as BikeAir-1,

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Aston Martin Carbon Black Special Editions

December 22nd, 2009

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Aston Martin announced the release of two new Aston Martin Carbon Black Special Editions models, the Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black and the Aston Martin V12 Vantage Carbon Black. The special editions Aston Martin DBS and V12 Vantage Carbon Black will featuring bespoke Carbon Black metallic paint especially formulated with a subtle metallic twist to create a deep rich patina. Each Aston Martin Carbon Black Special Editions will undergo 50 man-hours of hand painting followed by stringent quality checks. For the Aston Martin V12 Vantage side strake has been fashioned from real carbon fibre backed by a black mesh and complimented with gloss black 10 spoke diamond turned alloy wheels. A bright finished grille and front parking sensors complete the exterior detailing. For the interior, owners will be greeted to swathes of Obsidian Black leather highlighted with a contrast silver coarse.

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Lightweight seats formed from Carbon Fibre and Kevlar saving 17 kg over the standard seat also feature together with Piano black facia trim, centre stack and centre console, anodised black tread plates and unique sill plaques build on the carbon theme. The Aston Martin 700w Premium Audio System is delivered as standard in the V12 Vantage while the DBS boasts the Bang & Olufsen Beosound DBS audio system as standard. The Carbon Black Editions are available to order from the official Aston Martin dealership network now with final pricing (expected to be approximately 5% over current base prices) to be confirmed in the New Year with deliveries to commence from March.

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP600-4

December 22nd, 2009

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Edo Competition has unveiled the new power upgrade for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP600/4. Edo competition has managed to improve performance by increasing power output to 600 horsepower at 7,970 rpm and the torque output to 572 Nm (422 ft-lb) at 6,845 rpm. For the Edo Competition Lamborghini Gallardo LP600-4 front axle the customer can specify stock tire dimensions or 235/35 ZR 19, while the rear wheels are shod with 305/30 ZR 19 Dunlop Sport Maxx rubber. With this solution edo competition enables its customers to reuse the factory tires on their new wheels. The Edo Competition Lamborghini Gallardo LP600-4 is also fitted with a stainless steel high-performance exhaust system with butterfly valves.

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