Professional Motorsport World (2011) Predictive Lap Timing

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 05, 2011 - Racelogic has found that using GPS position to align multiple laps for the purpose of predictive lap timing is more accurate than the traditional methods of using distance or time.

The practice of predictive lap timing is not new. Traditionally, circuit data logging systems used roll-ing distance to enable users to compare different laps to show where improvements can be made. This works well, but relies on the driver maintaining similar racing lines per lap to obtain a meaningful alignment and does not allow users to compare different lines or move off line to overtake a competitor.

UK based Racelogic have found a new method. Using their accurat rc helicopter and car market place e Video VBOX data logger, they have found that using GPS position to align two laps is more accurate than using distance or time. This is then shown in real time on a high brightness OLED display in clear view of the driver. Racelogic claim this enables the driver to quickly understand the effects of different race techniques on overall lap times.

Although the position data itself may only be accurate to within a few meters, the typical average race speed is well in excess of 30m/sec, cutting errors to less than 1/10th of a second.

To demonstrate, Racelogic's Founder, Julian Thomas, examines two laps of the 2.6km Silverstone National circuit recorded by a professional race driver: "The rolling distance variation was 11.6m even though the lap time difference was only 0.6 seconds," he notes. "This equates to an alignment error when using distance of 0.3 seconds, even on a short track with a consistent driver. On a longer track with an inconsistent driver the error can be over a second." Thomas adds, "But by using GPS position, updated 10 times a second, we can show the real time lap comparison ac bmw curate to within 1/10th of a second, regardless of the line taken by the driver or the length of the track."

So how can race drivers and e chevrolet ngineers make use of this data? Thomas explains: "With GPS offering such accurate data, we've found that drivers intuitively find ways of cutting times. They use it not only for qualifying, but also in endurance racing to maintain a con buick sistent pace." He adds: "For example, drivers can instantly see the very small but accumulative effect of following a car in the distance to pick up a slight slip-stream, and the effect of relaxing the steering wheel coming onto a straight. Drivers can also now instantly evaluate changes in driving line which is almost impossible when using the time/distance method.

Racelogic's Video VBOX is now available as part of a predictive lap timing display package special offer. On display on Racelogic's stand 4065 at the PMW show and priced at just £1,195 + tax, race drivers at all levels are set to benefit from the new technology.

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iRed projects take on international thermal imaging challenges with a trip to the Caribbean

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 01, 2011 - The iRed team are back in the UK and raring to go this week having spent a few days with the Amanyara team on the island of Providenciales in the Caribbean, one of an increasing number of international projects we have been invited to undertake in recent months. iRed's experienced surveyors were chosen for their expert knowledge and capabilities, key requirements in enabling the resort to manage and implement their long term strategic goals o acura n sustainability.

The idyllic, award winning Amanyara resort is situated in a quiet corner of the Turks and Caicos Islands offering a luxurious and tranquil retreat from busy day-to-day schedules for the discerning traveller.  This beautiful and remote location means an unavoidable reliance on fuel powered generators, a source of energy the Amanyara team are aware requires considered and careful use in order to meet their commitment to responsibly managing their environmental impact whilst maintaining the very highest standards of luxury and comfort the resort offers.

The Island based team know that simple but effective measures can vastly reduce overall fuel consumption and improve their environmental footprint so the obvious initial consideration for our team became the heavily fuel reliant requirement for temperature controlled spaces across the resort. Turning off the air-conditioning is not an option in the ho buick t island temperatures but assessing its eff cadillac ec dodge tiveness was a straightforward starting position.

Unlike projects here in the UK where our focus is often fixed on assessing the thermal efficiency of a building in relation to heat loss, it was the flow of cooled air which became the focus of our investigations. The team, taking a non invasive approach, thermally imaged buildings across the whole site, assessing the efficiencies of individual spaces, the resulting comprehensive report delivering a wide scope of recommendations for immediate and longer-term energy gains.  The beauty and tranquility of the Amanyara remains clearly apparent from the images captured - see http://iredltd.co.uk/news/

Our relationship with the Amanyara is of a long term nature and our team will continue to deliver further investigative services, support and advice over the coming months and years as the partnership evolves with Aman group as a whole.  

iReds portfolio of projects continues to grow in diversity with our capabilities extending beyond the boundaries of UK shores.  Global consciousness on sustainability is growing at an unprecedented rate with the increasing necessity to assess and manage our environmental responsibilities to safeguard resources for future generations.

If you would like to discuss your project and strategic plans for improving sustainability, our team are happy to talk shop on a local, national or international basis, get in touch.

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Tameron Announces Hyundai Elantra Ties For Top Spot In Kbb.com Compact Sedan Comparison Test

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 31, 2011 - Hyundai's 2011 Elantra came out on top in Kelley Blue Book's www.kbb.com all-new 2011/2012 Compact Sedan Comparison Test.  Tying for first place with the Honda Civic, the Elantra beat out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus in kbb.com's thorough vehicle comparison, scoring 7.5 out of 10 possible points in the overall ratings.

"When the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited sedan showed up for our test, it arrived as a gut-shot to the entire compact sedan class.  It started with the all-new Elantra shape, a small-sedan variation of the look that we already love on the Genesis and Sonata. It continued with a leather-lined, feature-filled interior that would have been considered excessive in a car from the next class up," said kbb.com experts.  "At $22,830, the Hyundai Elantra Limited was the least expensive compact sedan in our quartet. The Chevy Cruze LTZ had a nervous breakdown. We spotted sweat on the Ford Focus SEL's lip spoiler. And even the 2012 Honda Civic was h aston martin av dodge ing trouble catching its breath."

During the comprehensive testing of t chrysler he compact vehicles, the kbb.com editors gave each model an overall rating as well as specific ratings based on interior, exterior, performance, comfort/convenience and value.  

"The 2011 Elantra stands out in the compact category, offering innovation, content and style -- characteristics often missing from this competitive segment," said Mike O'Brien, vice president, Product and Corporate Planning, Hyundai Motor America. "We are thrilled that kbb.com recognizes that standard 40 miles-per-gallon highway fuel economy, remarkable luxury and convenience features, and advanced design can be acura found in a compact sedan at such an accessible price point."

The 2011 Elantra sets the bar in the compact sedan category offering a "class-above" midsize car interior volume, modern design, outstanding fuel economy, and loads of comfort and convenience features, all at an attractive starting price. Elantra also continues to lead the industry in standard advanced safety technologies including a new Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system to optimally manage Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and the Motor-Driven electric Power Steering (MDPS).

For the entire comparison test, including full editorial commentary and reasoning behind each of the editors' picks, visit the Big Things From Small Cars story at kbb.com.

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Energy Grant Opens Up New Career Opportunities for Hartford Students

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 30, 2011 - Hartford, CT, Maynard, MA & Denver, CO – Energy consumption in the United States is expected to increase by 49% by 2025 yet there may not be enough qualified workers to handle the demand. A new project presently underway, the EPCE Smart Grid Workforce Development Grant, is committed to ensuring there is a skilled workforce to replace the estimated 50% of technical workers that are set to retire in the next five to 10 years. Funded by a U.S. Department of Energy workforce and training grant and administered by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) on behalf of the Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE), the project is committed to training 1,800 current and future industry workers on smart grid technologies through the end of next year.

Representing approximately 70 percent of the industry workforce, EPCE (http://www.epceonline.org) is a unique national coalition of industry organizations that partners with higher-education to develop, sponsor, and promote online learning programs to help the energy industry meet its workforce needs. This grant project is also conducted in partnership with Virtual High School Global Consortium (http://www.govhs.org), the pioneer of K-12 online learning and course design for teachers, Northeast Utilities (http://www.nu.com), operators of New England's largest utility system, and Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) Education Foundation (http://www.cbia.com/edf/) whose mission is to help develop a skilled, knowledgeable workforce in Connecticut.

Twenty-two students from the Academy of Engineering and Green Technology, most dodge of which are going into their senior year, were selected to participate in the two-year project. It began with a four week, hands-on internship and will continue with two specially-designed online courses created by Virtual High School (VHS), but facilitated at the Academy. Starting next month, students will take Math rc helicopter and car market place ematics of Electricity: Careers in Electric Power and, in the spring, Renewable Energy and the Smart Grid.

For over 10 years, VHS has been creating specialized online courses for institutions and grant-funded projects as an extension of their mission to equip middle and high school students with 21st century learning skills and prepare them for future careers. All VHS courses are delivered co-synchronously and taught by VHS teachers who actively teach in classrooms at VHS member schools.  All are certified in their specific discipline and have completed a graduate level professional development program in online teaching. Instructors facilitate and continually monitor all courses, engaging students in discussions, and assessing each individual student's progress.

As part of the grant, 11 high school students from Hartford's Academy of Engineering in Green Technology spent this summer learning about OSHA compliance, how to operate heavy equipment, developed an understanding liquefied natural gas (LNG), electricity and more through a paid summer internship at Northeast Utilities subsidiaries, Connecticut Light & Power and Yankee Gas.

Tom Burns, director of training at Northeast Utilities, is overseei alfa romeo ng the student internships at Northeast Utilities. "We are always looking for opportunities to build a workforce pipeline, especially in the company's larger urban areas. This is some of the best training we can offer and it's truly been life-changing for these kids."

About Virtual High School (VHS)Virtual High School is the pioneer of online course design and instruction for teachers and online education for high school students. Virtual High School partners with schools to provide rigorous, student-centered online courses that help expand rather than replace existing curriculum options. The VHS collaborative includes 770 member schools and 15,000 enrolled students from 35 U.S. states and 45 countries. The recipient of the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) 2005, 2007 and 2008 awards for Excellence in Programming and Excellence in Best Practices and the Stockholm Challenge 2001 Award for exemplary use of technology in education, VHS was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.govhs.org or call (978) 897-1900.

About EPCEThe Energy Providers Coalition for Education (www.epceonline.org) is a national alliance delivering solutions to attract and engage the energy industry's workforce through quality online education. These programs offer interested candidates and incumbent workers technical skills as well as academic knowledge needed for industry career paths in electric utilities, nuclear power, and gas distribution. EPCE members, representing over two-thirds of the industry, champion industry needs in their joint efforts to develop and sponsor online curriculum with qualified accredited high schools, colleges, and universities. EPCE celebrates its 10-year anniversary in 2011.

About CAELThe EPCE program is a signature initiative of CAEL, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (www.cael.org), an international non-profit organization with more than 35 years experience in creating and managing effective learning strategies for working adults through partnerships with employers, higher education, the public sector, and labor. CAEL is headquartered in Chicago cadillac and has regional offices in Denver and Philadelphia.

About CBIA Education FoundationEstablished in 1983, Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA's) Education Foundation is a nonprofit affiliate of CBIA( the state's largest business association) whose mission is to help develop a skilled, knowledgeable workforce in Connecticut. The foundation, a 501(c)(3), works by strengthening educational policies and practices, stimulating career development and exploration, and promoting job training to match employer needs.

Press Contact: Carol Arnold, Arnold Communications, carol@arnoldcomm.com, (877) 718-4604 x2.

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Pro-Align scores a hat trick with Jet Wheel Tyre

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 30, 2011 - The new state-of-the-art Hunter wheel alignment equipment recently installed at Jet Wheel Tyre's three branches is helping it 'hunt' down the competition and increase revenue.

Cliff Crane, a director at Jet Wheel Tyre, which has sites in Benfleet, Pitsea and Rayleigh, said: "We could immediately see a sharp increase in alignment revenue when the first Hunter auto part HawkEye Special was installed. The Hunter gives full transparency in the way it identifies and highlights recommended alignment adjustment work, via the clear print out."

"We've built our business model based on customer care and product value so that we can build loyalty and repeat business. It's therefore vitally important to us that we can rely on equipment that is reliable, f chrysler ast and accurate, such as that from Pro-Align."

However, Cliff and his team are dodge not new to alignment; they have worked with various equipment types and technology from the original Dunlop gauges through to hang-on style with light beam then to a PC based hang-on system.

Cliff also explained: "Pitsea and Rayleigh both had space constraints but Pro-Align alfa romeo worked hard to present solutions with ways around the issues. This allowed us to be able to offer a better alignment service at both of these sites. All in all Pro-Align was very professional in everything it did."

A very 'hands-on' Director, Cliff confirms one of his many responsibilities is in the buying of all tyres for the Jet Wheel Tyre group– warehousing all their own considerable stock, which helps to successfully service the three sites needs. One area of the business where he personally has a strong interest is the organisation of motor club open days, some of which are now planned around the new Hunter HawkEye imaging aligners.

Paul Beaurain, managing director, Pro-Align, said: "It's great news to hear of the very positive effect that our Hunter HawkEye equipment is having at each of Jet Wheel Tyre's three branches. However, it's not surprising as more and more customers are seeing for themselves the attractive revenue opportunities offered by wheel alignment.

"In this particular case, it's also pleasing to know that we were able to address a particular issue, such as space constraints, and by working together overcame any obstacles presented to us."

Pro-Align is the exclusive UK distributor for the highly-acclaimed Hunter range of wheel aligners and workshop equipment. It has a nationwide customer base spanning all sectors - small independent garages, bodyshops, tyreshops, major franchise dealerships, motorsport specialists and major motor manufacturers.

Its customers also have access to Pro-Align's purpose built training facility in Northamptonshire, which includes a spacious training room, a double alignment bay and wheel service demonstration area, large warehouse and stock facility plus fully equipped service workshop.

For more information about Pro-Align or its range of equipment, visit www.pro-align.co.uk.

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Half of motorists cutting back to pay spiralling car costs

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 29, 2011 - 24th August, 2011, SYDNEY: More than half of Australian's are already cutting back on their spending  to continue running their cars, with almost 90% reporting an increase in motoring expenses against last year,  according to new research from online comprehensive car insurance provider,  Bingle1 .With a possible congestion tax looming and the impact of the new carbon tax on family budgets yet to be felt, almost 60% of Australian drivers are certain the cost of running a car is already rising faster than other living expenses, such as gas and electricity.Bingle Car Insurance spokesperson  Melanie Vine said:"Given our research found the average cost of running a car is $5,556 per year2, it's easy to see why people are already cutting back so they can stay on the road. "The average Australian income is $67,000 per year before tax3 and $5,556 represents a fair chunk of that, so it's not surprising that our research also found 75% of Aussies think it's just too expensive."Despite the spiraling costs, Bingle's research found that 92% of Australians believe that having a car is a necessity, and almost 70% declare they would never give up their car, no matter how much it costs to run."Servicing, tolls, the rising cost of petrol, rego, and insurance all add up pretty quickly over the year. "Insurance can be up to about 10% of those running exp chevrolet enses, and one way to reduce the cost is through a simple, low cost, comprehensive car insurance corsa provider like Bingle." Ms Vine said.Research Summary:•   92% agree that having a car is car news category/alfa-romeo">alfa romeo a necessity •   55% have cut back on other spending to afford to run a car •   75 % say the costs of running a car are too expensive •   58% believe the cost of running a car rises faster than other living expenses, such as gas and electricity •   88% feel it is more expensive to run a car this year than it was last year •   68% would never give up their car, no matter how much it costs to run it •   22% said they would sell their car if costs continued to grow

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1.   Bingle's research was conducted in 2011 by Newspoll and is based on an independent internet survey of 602 Australians across all states and territories.2.   This annual figure includes fuel, service, repairs, registration, insurance, and other costs, such as cleaning, detailing, tyres, parking and tolls and is based on the Newspoll research .3.   ABS, Average Weekly Earnings, Australia, Feb 2011

For further information or to organise an interview, please contact:Melanie VineBingle Car Insurance (0459) 800 621

Bingle.com Pty Ltd is an authorised representative of Australian Associated Motor Insurers Limited (AAMI), the issuer of this product. Please read the Product Disclosure Statement at bingle.com.au before making any decisions regarding this product and consider whether it is right for you.

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