Volvo has Assemble PHEV Diesel World's First

Volvo claims to be the first manufacturer in the world to make a diesel PHEV.
For the 2013 models will be produced 1,000 units of Volvo V60 PHEV. While for 2014, production increased menjadi4.000-6000 units next year. Remarkably - by Volvo - V60 diesel PHEV is assembled at the factory Torslanda, Gothenburg together with other Volvo models in a single production line.

Assembly process
The success of Volvo V60 PHEV assembly unite with other models rated as a great achievement. Because the PHEV require more complicated assembly process, including the installation of two main components, namely transmission and lithium-ion battery and a weight of 140 kg were placed in the trunk.


The battery is capable of storing energy 400V/11, 2 kWh, can be used to run the car as far as 50 miles, without having to be assisted by a diesel engine (pure electric).

For PHEV, especially in the last part, should be re-assembly. For that, the tools have to be modified to assemble. The reason for the PHEV is still there 300 other components to be put together again.


Electric motor assembly with axles, axle installation done in (final drive), as is done in the car with 4x4 motion. The other part is the cooling system and high-voltage cables, assembled at the Pallet, where assemble the transmission and chassis.

Next to the battery hybrid, Volvo has its own technique and it only takes 60 seconds.

Volvo V60 PHEV, the main driving source is a 50-cylinder diesel engines (D5) that produces 215 PS and 440 Nm of torque.

Source: Volvo Car Corp.
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Samsung Galaxy S IV Will Released April 2013?

This time, the issue that blows mention that the South Korean vendor will release the Samsung Galaxy S IV in April 2013.

Slashgear, citing reports SamMobile reported that the device dubbed the 'Project A' will be released in April next year with a 5-inch screen berdisplay 1080p, quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and a 13 megapixel camera.

The same source also added that Samsung plans to release a cheaper version of the Galaxy Note II in Europe with specifications such as cut from the original version without the stylus and minus AMOLED display.

It is also experienced by the Galaxy S III Mini specification more 'mini' version of the original.

Speculated, Samsung will showcase the two newest devices at the Consumer Electronics Show 2013 that will take place next month.

What is true? Let's wait time.

Source: DetikNet
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KTM Duke 690 R Indonesia release in February 2013

KTM Moto Indonesia (MKTMI) will market three new models, the Duke 690R, 390, and 1190 Adventure next year. Of the three models, 690 R will be marketed first full version of the option, in February.

Because full option, naked bike is priced Rp 200 million it has several additional components. There are at least 8 components, among others, Akrapovic exhaust, frame protector machinery, and accessories sweetener display if purchased units, worth a total of Rp 40 million.

For the engine, the same characteristics as the standard version (690 cc), which will be marketed only these energies greater PS 2.1. Put pressure circulation lubrication system with two rotor pumps. While the standard version uses lubrication semi-dry-sump.

Order to continue to rely on models of tubular, single swing arm with a 1466 mm wheelbase. Suspension model of up-side-down front and pro-lever linkage WP products. Unlike the standard version, a distance of around 15 mm longer suspension.

Source: Kompas
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UEFA Consider Scrapping Europa League

Rennes, France. European football's governing body are considering scrapping the Europa League in favor of extending the Champions League, UEFA president Michel Platini told Wednesday's edition of the daily Ouest-France.

Asked about possible plans to extend the elite Champions League at the expense of the second-tier Europa League, Platini said: "There is an ongoing debate to determine what form the European competitions will have between 2015 and 2018.

"We're discussing it, we will make a decision in 2014. Nothing is decided yet."

One of the options being looked at is the possibility of extending the final phase of the Champions League from 32 to 64 teams.

The Europa League generates far lower revenue for clubs than the Champions League and has been criticized since it evolved from the UEFA Cup in 2009.

Meanwhile, the UEFA president said that he was not worried by talk of the creation by Europe's rich clubs of a competition to rival the Champions League.

"It's a question that is regularly brought up," said the former French midfielder.

"It doesn't worry me. I can't see how it could work outside the UEFA framework. Who will referee them? In what stadiums will they play? A lot of people want them? I don't think so."

Source: Agence France-Presse
Image: The Telegraphs
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US Breaks $1bn in Online Black Friday Shopping

US shoppers spent heavily online on the crucial Black Friday shopping day, for the first time topping a billion dollars in online sales in a single day, analysts and retailers said.

Consumer spending makes up more than two thirds of US economic activity. So the short but busiest consumer sales season has a huge importance to the US economy for the whole year.

This year, online shoppers spent a grand total of $1.042 billion on Friday, surpassing last year's Black Friday haul by 26 percent, according to the consulting firm Comscore.

Coming next is "CyberMonday," the day Americans go back to work and online retailers launch heavy promotions to reel in more shoppers.

"According to norms we've observed over the past three years," retail analyst ShopperTrak said, the Monday after Thanksgiving "should be the heaviest online shopping day of the season with sales approaching $1.5 billion or even higher."

American consumers spent an average of $423 this weekend, compared to $398 last year, the group reported.

However, the NRF did not revise its prediction for the US holiday shopping season as a whole, keeping it at a 4.1% increase year on year, arguing that consumers remain cautious about the economy.

The looming threat of the "fiscal cliff," which could send taxes soaring if Republicans and Democrats do not reach a compromise on reducing the deficit before the end of the year, also had the retailers worried.

And despite the good numbers overall, sales at brick-and-mortar locations were sluggish on "Black Friday:" in-store traffic increased by 3.5 percent on Friday with more than 307 million visitors, but total sales actually went down compared to the previous year by 1.8 percent, according to ShopperTrak.

Source: Agence France-Presse
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Raheem Sterling, Signed a long-term contract

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers hopes belianya star, Raheem Sterling, immediately signed a long-term contract with management "Merseyside Red".

Teen 17 year contract that will expire in 18 months. Sterling performances were so impressive to make "The Reds" are interested and want to tie it to the old agreement.

Sterling rumored to soon leave Anfield, while Arsenal are interested ask for her hand.

Jamaican born man's career thus soared this season, after the last competition was once elected to the first team. Now, Sterling has collected one goal and four assists during eleven appearances as a starter Liverpool.

sources: BBC
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The mummy dogs on display in the city museum Torreon

The mummy dogs found in the Cueva de la Candelaria in Coahuila in 1953. Mummy mummy became the first dog that was found in Mexico. Typically, dog mummies found in Peru and Egypt.

Mummified dogs were found with 4000 artifacts and about 200 human bones. Age mummy estimated 800 - 1200 years. With the discovery of human bones, archaeologists believe that the dog has been maintained and used to help hunt in the past.

Mummy dog is now on display in the city museum Torreon. Archaeologists Yuri De La Rosa of the Inah said, the mummy was suspected of naturally preserved by the dry desert where discovery. Dog's skin dry desert conditions to the bone.

Sources: Kompas, Daily Mail, Daily Art
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