Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Audi A2 concept, a quantum leap

Manufacturing is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany stated that the Audi A2 concept is nothing more than a "study technology concepts". A future concept vehicle with four passengers and electric-powered wild translated by the designers manufacturers. Audi A2 concept is a manifestation of the premium for an electric car that puts the metropolitan area of ​​the cabin spaciousness and stillness on the road. This concept car is packed with innovations in attractive technological savvy. By developing a super lightweight frame construction so that the weighing up to 1150 kg, audi designers tried to pour its expertise in making a compact car. With a length of 3804 mm, width 1693 mm, and height 1494 mm, a figure Audi A2 concept looks more elegant, sturdy, and sporty.
Innovative contributions in the streamline temperature inside the cabin is a dark-colored glass roof that can be changed to be transparent by simply pressing the button on the dashboard. While the main lights present the latest LED technology, known as beam matrix. As with any other audi variants, single-frame grille also pinned on the front of the Audi A2 concept, but a special version tailored to the operation of electrical power. Two-thirds of the top grill was designed by a surface covered with the hood on the back where there is an electric charging socket and connected to the cooling water. While at the bottom of the air to the engine room, made of graphite foam element.

Interior side of the Audi A2 concept is so clear, clean, open and airy with intuitive controls. Very futuristic. Dashboardnya divided into 2 parts, with half-circle design on the driver. Lighting system in the cabin comes from the lights that ran along the edge and separated from the door to the cockpit. This car offers a roomy space for 4 passengers plus a flat floor. Driver's seat to design a model of individual seats with center console that is attached to the back of the seat and console extends between the rear seats. Design made lower center console for easy access when trying to move the passenger seat. While the heating and cooling air flow through the lattice appear which is located under the windshield.

Steering Audi A2 Concept is designed flat on the bottom and top. If both touchpad touched simultaneously, the mode of driving this car immediately switch to semi-automatic. This is the convenience features offered in traffic when faced with severe congestion. At the end of the dashboard there is a 7 inch screen is flanked by two secondary that has speedometer and voltage gauges.

Audi A2 Concept Specifications:
Engines: an electric motor
Max Power: 116 hp
Max torque: 161 Nm
Transmission: Automatic single speed
Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 9.3 seconds
Top speed: 149 km / h
Dimensions: 3804 x 1693 x 1494 mm
Launch: 2015

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Botanical cosmetics for your beauty

Utilizing botanical cosmetics? Although the botanical cosmetics have an advantage, still need to select and utilize precision for maximum results. Since launched back to nature by WHO in the 1970s, the public interest in natural cosmetics indeed showed a rapid increase. Although Indonesia does not have exact figures, the trend is evident from the increase in companies that compete to produce natural cosmetics. one of the main causes is the increased consumer awareness about the negative effects of chemical based cosmetics use in the long run. One of them being natural cosmetics are botany cosmetics, trusted by consumers safer than chemical cosmetics because it is made from natural ingredients.

What is the botanical cosmetics? Cosmetics botanical beauty care products which are the main ingredients derived from plants. Although natural, botanical cosmetics still use chemical additives in the manufacturing process. As the name implies, the main component of botanical cosmetics derived from plants such as vegetables and fruits, from the roots, stems, leaves, fruits, and seeds, which grow both on land and sea. Which of land includes aloe vera, rice flour, green beans, various oils from plants, for example being that of sea kelp. But although natural, plant remains to be investigated first before its usefulness can be used. Chemical test to determine the safety and effectiveness of the chemical structure of a substance in plants is mandatory. Once proven to be useful, we are only able mengujikannya directly to humans in the form of soaps, creams, lotions, or powder.

Direct testing in humans is necessary to know the level of sensitivity of a material. The definition of the level of sensitivity is the ability to cause irritation or allergy on human skin. Advantages of natural cosmetics is cosmetic although this type still retains chemical additives, among others, as emulsifier, its use suppressed minimum. In the botanical cosmetics are manufactured under the supervision of IPB, the amount of chemical additives is usually less than 2%. The advantages of using natural ingredients such as botanical ingredients are naturally contain vitamin E, vitamin A, and antioxidants that serve treat, nourish, soften, and tighten facial skin. While the chemical cosmetics, vitamins and efficacious compounds must be added from outside. Price of natural cosmetics are more expensive and we feel the effects after use for a long time, after several months, depending on skin condition. Natural materials may be more susceptible to microbial contamination.

So we need precision and cleanliness that use natural cosmetics that do not quickly broken. Close tightly after use and store packaging in a dry place, away from direct sun exposure. And do not forget to pay attention to expiration dates of products. Usually between 3 months to 1 year. As in medicine, that is appropriate for one person may not be effective to treat the same disease in others. Natural cosmetics should you choose tailored to the type and skin condition. Before buying, make it a habit to read labels on the composition of foods to discover any material contained therein. Before use, perform the test by applying a product under the jaw face or behind the ear.