Car Formula UGM Ready to Compete in Japan

Yogyakarta - After the race economical fuel Shell Eco-marathon in Malaysia and holds for technical innovation, the University of Gadjah Mada University will follow the class Formula Student competition cars in Japan.

Team Milky Way which is a combination of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering students who will follow this competition. The team managed to make 350 cc formula car with the name of the Milky Way to follow the SAE Formula Student competition 9th of Japan 2011.

The competition is organized by the Japan Society of Automotive Engineers (JSAE). The competition will be held on 5 to 9 September 2011 in ECOPA (Ogasayama Sports Park) Japan.

The launching is done in Koesnadi Hardjasoemantri House Cultural Center, University of Gadjah Mada (UGM), in Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta on Tuesday (7/19/2011) by Rector Prof. Ir Sudjarwadi, MSc, PhD.

Milky Way is a formula car made in the Milky Way GMU team which was selected as the sole representative of Indonesia who will compete in the international competition. Milky Way 86 teams will compete with prestigious universities from several countries. Some of them are China, India, Japan, South Korea, Pakistan, Australia and Thailand.

Milky Way UGM team of 16 student Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. The sixteen students didamping three lecturers is Dr. Fauzun S.T., M.T., Dr. Muhammad the Great Bramantya ST., MT., M. Eng., And Dr. I Gusti Budi Dharma S.T., M. Eng.

"The car is the Milky Way according to the standard formula car class car with a qualifying student under a formula 1 car, but still above the car go-kart," said the team's technical coordinator of the Milky Way, Akmal Irfan Majid told reporters after the test drive.

According to him, the amount of funds expended for car assembly due Bimaskati must use a number of materials to be imported from abroad. To use the above frame materials 0.1 percent. While Indonesia is sold in the market below 0.1 percent.

"We must use imported materials. For a car it takes about 12 rod frame, whereas a cigarette prices ranging from Rp 1.5 million," he said.

Akmal adds, the team hopes to reach the Milky Way UGM best results in the competition. For the newcomer are aware of the competition intense competition.

"For the first time participated in this event, we do not expect heroics. At least the award as the Best Rookie Team, a special award for best newcomer team can be achieved," he said.

Meanwhile, Coordinator of the Milky Way team supervisor, Dr. Fauz Fauzun ST, MT, added mention 9th Student Formula SAE competition of Japan 2011 is an annual competition held by Japan's Society of Automotive Engineers (JSAE) to create a formula car with a 600cc engine. In a contested competition vehicles will be assessed in two categories: static events that include cost analysis, engineering design, team presentation, as well as dynamic events include acceleration of vehicles, fuel efficiency, durability, autocross, skid-pad.


According to Akmal, making the Milky Way car made since January. We have already successfully completed the manufacturing stage and the completion of the vehicle. Milky Way Making cars cost up to Rp. 140 million issued for the fulfillment of material needs a car.

"The fund is backed up by the majors overall Mechanical and Industrial Engineering of UGM. Piloted Before around the Boulevard UGM, kelayaaan test car had done," he said.

Akmal said the car the Milky Way using Suzuki engine 250 cc help from the Association of Automotive Technology (IATO). In order to obtain maximum performance, the team making modifications to the Milky Way 322 cc displacement. "With this engine capacity cars can glide at speeds 140-160 km / hour," he said.

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Machinery Lubrication History TOP 1

TOP 1 lunge kick start 37 years ago, when William Arthur Ryan was determined to start the TOP 1 Oil Products Company, with a vision to become the leading provider of high quality lubricants from America to the world. His career started in the military and away from the world of business and commerce, does not make them surrender. And proven, it is capable of reaching the market share of Asia, Latin America & Europe.

A pride for himself and his family, took on the task of state and become part of Team U.S. Army Intelligence, under the command of General MacArthur. Trust the leadership of the United States supreme war during World War II against him, making it reliable for the task in the Pacific region.

William Arthur Ryan served in Biak (Irian Jaya) from 1943 until 1945, after which he was transferred by his superiors to Luzon (Philippines). After the war ended, William A Ryan retired from the military and joining a special unit under General MacArthur, based big in Tokyo.

He started his job in September 1945, in Yokohama (Japan), and is believed to be part of Team Scientific & Economics is responsible for rebuilding the Japanese economy, until 1948. While in Japan, William A Ryan is a very close relationship with the industrialists that future-oriented Japanese economy, such as Hattori (Seiko watch company founder), Shoichiro Honda (founder of Honda), and many others.

In 1950 William A Ryan joined the company's U.S. automotive parts, serving as an International Marketing Manager until 1974. This is where the whole family of William A Ryan spent most of their lives in Japan. Her passion & high social concern to children, families, amounting to make up 13 children, while he was in Japan.

With hours of flying high enough in the wrestle automotive spare parts during the period 1950-1974 in Japan, making sure that the trend of production of cars and automotive components will be shifted, from the United States (Detroit) to Japan, then to Taiwan, Korea, Brazil and finally to China.

In 1974, global recognition of the United States as a lubricant manufacturer with the best quality in the world, convinced him to establish a lubricant companies that offer the highest quality lubricants from the United States to all parts of the world.

It is the forerunner to the birth TOP 1 Oil Products Company.

And after a trip through a long process, finally in 1979 TOP 1 Oil Products Company was founded, with the vision of providing quality lubricants to customers around the world. After more than 30 years running, the TOP 1 has evolved into a much larger organization, but stick to his original vision.

Currently, the TOP 1 is one of the largest exporters of high quality lubricants in the United States for the majority of countries in Asia and Latin America. TOP 1 is a fast growing company with a range of coverage of the most complete line of products whose quality has been recognized worldwide.

TOP 1 has received a variety of pernghargaan, both in the United States and abroad. TOP 1 founder William A. Ryan received the "State of California's Exporter of the Year" in 1985, and up to date, TOP 1 is a recipient of one award prestos of Departmeent of Commerce is "E-Award for Excellence in Exporting."
Never surrender to the spirit of Inspiration & William A Ryan optimistic attitude to dare to dream to follow his vision, where as 99% of people said that it would not be possible, however, he has proved that

TOP 1 Oil Products Company is the largest exporter of oil "Synthetic" from the United States.

TOP 1 is unique in the business for generations owned and operated by one family.
And to even this day, the third generation of the family of Ryan continued achievement of the organizational principles that have been coined by the founders, namely: "Providing quality lubricants to always maintain the close friendship that has existed with its customers"

Source : Top1.co.id

Ferrari Red Campus school program

Innovation Formula, Team Formula and Emotion Formula

Red Campus is Museo Ferrari's specific program targeted to schools of all levels in support to the main disciplines of study that aims at providing a tangible, articulated and effective support to school teaching through the elaboration of aspect that make Ferrari a model of excellence, that is technological innovation, teamwork, style and design.

The program consists of a series of teaching modules, guided courses and/or workshops, which include three subjects and four specific courses on each subject: Innovation, Team and Emotion.
1. Innovation Formula
Technological research, a constant feature and the track record underlying theme
• Performance: power development and control, consumption optimization
• Lightness: the challenge of weight and emission reduction.
• Aerodynamics: forces involved, the reduction of the drag and the consumption limitation.
• Safety: electronics, stability and track control.

2. Team Formula
Together to achieve success
• Teamwork: preparation and collaboration, creativity and method.
• "Craft school": ongoing training, professional growth, career development.
• “Great Place to Work”: motivation, involvement and integration, services and work environment, professionals from all over the world.
• Territoriality: social responsibility, internationality and Italian-ness, excellent network between the company and the training world.

3. Emotion Formula
Myth and Identity
• The design: the art of shapes and materials to dress top technologies.
• The brand: the Prancing Horse, the Red color, races, victories.
• The factory: places and buildings, great architects to the service of work environments, aesthetics, sustainability and safety.
• The personality: "Ferrari style", cars-unique specimens, customization, colors.

High schools may decide to take a guided tour and/or a specific workshop on each subject, while a guided tour and/or a workshop covering the most significant aspects of the three subjects will be more suitable for primary schools and junior high schools.
Notably, 4 workshops are available: two on Innovation, one on Team and one on Emotion.


EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP SPACE

An educational room for 24 teenagers equipped with 12 touch screens, which can be used by pairs, a plasma screen for the tutor, an “augmented reality” workstation, a totem with original audio and video contributions, interactive exhibits.

DURATION
Guided tour: 75 minutes
Workshop: 75 minutes

PRICES
Guided tour: 150 Euros (including VAT)
Workshop: 150 Euros (including VAT)
Guided tour + Workshop package for high schools: 240 Euros (including VAT)
Guided tour + Workshop package for primary and junior high schools: 210 Euros (including VAT)Admission for high schools: 11 Euros per student
Admission for primary and junior high schools: 9 Euros per student
Teachers: free

PAYMENT
The guide and/or the workshop (as well as tickets) must be paid preferably in cash or by bank transfer (in advance only).
The invoice will be issued on the arrival of the group, so it is necessary to provide the denomination plus VAT number or fiscal code for the invoice.

PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATION AT LEAST ONE WEEK AHEAD

Contact:
Email museo@ferrari.com
Sito web www.redcampus.museoferrari.com

Source : www.ferrari.com

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Hasil Tes Tabrak C-NCAP (China) Tidak Dipercaya!

BEIJING, KOMPAS.com – Artikel yang ditulis ChinaAutoweb 11 Januari lalu cukup menggelitik: Is C-NCAP a Scam? Apakah hasil tes tabrak China New Car Assesment Program (C-NCAP) sebuah penipuan? Dijelaskan, C-NCAP yang berada di bawah China Automotive Technology and Research Centre (CATARC) sejak 2006, telah melakukan tes tabrakan lebih dari 100 model mobil. Sebagian adalah produksi asli China dan perusahaan pantungan China dengan mitra asingnya.

Menurut situs tersebut, pembacanya akhir-akhir ini sering menanyakan, mengapa mereka tidak menulis laporan hasil tes C-NCAP?

Jawabannya, hasil tes C-NACP kontroversial dan tidak bisa dipercaya! “Namanya memang mengacu kepada lembaga yang sangat dipercaya melakukan tes tabrakan di dunia, yaitu N-CAP NTHSA di Amerika Serikat, Euro N-CAP, A-NCAP Australia atau N-CAP Latin. Faktanya tidak demikian,” jelas situs tersebut. Kok bisa?

Tidak Resmi
Dijelaskan, hasil tes C-NCAP tidak resmi karena tidak mengikuti standar industri. Kendati dikelola oleh CATARC - lembaga berafiliasi dengan pemerintah – keberadaaan C-NCAP juga belum resmi. Cara kerja mereka tertutup, regulasi dibuat seperti mengontrol bisnis.

Li Weijing, Kepala Administrasi C-NCAP mengatakan, ”Standar (untuk keamanan kendaraan) formula kami memang tidak sesuai dengan pemerintah atau industri. Peraturan dan prosedur ditentukan oleh pusat (CATARC). Kami membuat aturan dan diminta menentukan aspek pengetesannya.” Ketidaknetralan dan ketidakjujuran lembaga tersebut karena aktivitas mereka mengutamakan laba. “Kami tidak mendapatkan bantuan dari pemerintah,” jelas Li Weijing. Karena itu pula, hasil C-NCAP dinilai mencari keuntungan (menjual majalah dan mobil baru).

Menurut supervisor CATARC, lembaga tersebut harus membayar sekitar 80 persen untuk biaya tes yang mencapai jutaan dolar setiap tahun. Sementara produsen mobil hanya memberi ongkos untuk model yang tes.

“Uang dapat membeli lebih banyak bintang?” Tulis ChinaAutoWeb lagi. C-NCAP pun membela diri, “Kehadiran kami di industri otomotif adalah untuk melayani anggota. Saya menilai cara tersebut normal termasuk memberikan layanan lebih.”.

Tidak “Fair”
Dijelaskan pula, dibandingkan dengan tes NCAP di bagian dunia lain, C-NAP kurang lengkap dan kurang ketat. Hasil bisa dikompromikan!

Tiga kriteria tes yang dijalan C-NAP tes tabrakan dari depan atau frontal 100 persen dan 40 persen overlap dan tabrakan samping. Untuk tabrakan dengan pejalan kaki, tabrakan dari belakang dan dengan tiang di samping, tidak ada.

Disamping itu, tes dilakukan pada kecepatan lebih rendah dibandingkan standar NCAP lain. C-NCAP melakukan tes pada 50 km/jam, sedangkan Eropa 64 km/jam dan Australia, Amerika Latin plus Amerika Serikat 56 km/jam.

Karena itulah, ketika sebagian besar konsumen China, disodorkan data C-NAP, banyak yang tidak percaya. Bahkan televisi pemerintah, CCTV membuat program khusus pengesahaan dengan melakukan angket. Berdasarkan angket sina.com.cn, situs China yang paling tinggi dikunjungi, 72 persen dari 4.000 orang yang ditanya, mengatakan mereka mengatakan tes tersebut tidak “fair”. Hanya 6 persen yang mengakui!

Formula Abarth dan Formula 2.0

Alexandra Asmasoebrata Ikuti Formula Abarth dan Formula 2.0
 

Jakarta-Pembalap formula wanita Indonesia satu-satunya Alexandra Asmasoebrata, akan mencicipi kerasnya Formula Abarth dan Formula 2.0. Ajang ini merupakan pertama kalinya di benua Asia, Alexandra pun optimistis bakal menjadi juara umum.

"Target saya menjadi juara umum pada ajang ini dan bisa mengikuti program dari Ferrari, untuk tiga pembalap terbaik. Semoga tidak ada halangan untuk mewujudkannya," kata Alexandra Asmasoebrata di Jakarta, Sabtu (19/2/2011).

Alexandra Asmasoebrata kini bergabung bersama PS Racing yang dipimpin oleh Pekka Saarinen yang telah menjuarai Formula Renault empat kali. Untuk Formula Abarth ini, team PS Racing akan mengirimkan tiga pembalap. Namun untuk saat ini yang terpilih baru dua orang. Pembalap pertama dari Jepang, dan pembalap kedua adalah Alexandra.

"Dan saya sangat berharap akan muncul pembalap dari Indonesia yang ingin bergabung dengan saya demi membawa nama bangsa kita, tanpa harus saling menjatuhkan," ucap Andra.

Namun layaknya seperti pembalap lainnya Andra pun merasa gugup karena ajang ini ajang pertama dirinya di Formula Abarth.

"Yang menjadi kendala saya saat ini, mungkin pada mobil balap dari Abarth dan adaptasi dengan tim baru saya. Karena ini masih sangat baru untuk saya semuanya jadi saya masih harus beradaptasi, tapi saya yakin ini tidak akan berlangsung lama," ujarnya.

Pembalap wanita cantik yang mengawali karirnya melalui gokart ini, akan memulai latihannya pada ajang Formula Renault mendatang.

"Mobil ini seperti mobil A1, tidak boleh dites terlebih dahulu. Alhasil saya baru bisa menggunakan mobil formula dari Abarth ini pada bulan Mei. Oleh sebab itu saya akan memulai latihan pada ajang Formula 2.0 Renault, yang akan berlangsung enam seri itu pun kalau tidak bentrok dengan Formula Abarth," ujar Andra.

Untuk lawan terberat, Andra merasa pembalap yang berasal dari Eropa. Karena untuk pembalap Eropa ajang ini merupakan ajang yang kedua kalinya setelah yang diselenggarakan di Eropa.

"Sudah tentu mereka memiliki persiapan yang lebih baik karena mereka memiliki pengalaman yang lebih banyak menggunakan Formula Abarth ini. Sedangkan untuk sirkuit yang paling saya khawatirkan adalah sirkuit yang berada di Mongolia karena saya belum pernah menjajal Sirkuit tersebut," ujarnya.

Nah untuk mengetahui jadwal Andra berlari dengan mesin Formula Abarth ini, pastikan Anda harus melihat jadwal ini.

1. 22 Mei 2011 Sepang, Malaysia.

2. 26 Juni 2011 Sepang, Malaysia.

3. 24 Juli 2011 Shanghai, China.

4. 6 September 2011, Ordos, Mongolia.

5. 19 September 2011, Zhuhai, China.

6. 16 Oktober 2011, Shanghai, China.

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