Govt Should Set Minimum CNG Price Disparity

VIVAnews - CNG Association of Indonesia said the Indonesian government should set the minimum price disparity between compressed natural gas (CNG) and premium at 60 percent. 

“Countries that have implemented CNG best set [the disparity] at around 60 percent,” said Secretary General of CNG Association of Indonesia, Danny Praditya, on Thursday, March 1.

He said 30 CNG private companies in Indonesia are now in operation. Nonetheless, prices and infrastructure have been the problems in developing CNG in the nation. 

“The government must really make calculation on the economic price of CNG,” he explained. 

If the price of premium fuel is raised to Rp6,000 per liter, it is not going to reach the 60 percent disparity with the CNG’s price. However, the effort could be the first step toward CNG conversion. 

He cited the use of CNG in Thailand, that was developed within 5 years. Around 250 thousand vehicles are now using CNG and the country is equipped with 500 CNG stations with a variety of incentives and monitoring.

Next Week, 125 Vario Injection Launched

VIVAnews - Breakthrough made Yamaha to launch two new automatic motor, does not make its strongest competitors, Honda, just remain silent.

Bearing the manufacturer's wings ready to "go" to launch the 125i Vario. Injection capacity of 125 cc scooter, the plan will be introduced to the media on Monday next week.

"We'll wait," said Senior General Manager of Sales Division of PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM), Sigit Kumala, when contacted VIVAnews.com, Wednesday, February 28, 2012.Previously, Honda Motor 125i Clik first released in Thailand, in January 2012. Clik is another name for the country Vario white elephant.

Vario is the first model 125i which uses ESP or short feature echanced, Smart, and Power. This is Honda's latest technology. ESP is a general term for engine coolant is environmentally friendly, more powerful, fuel efficient, and have the ACG starter technology.

Meanwhile, for the carburetion system, the motor is already using the injection system PGM-FI 2 (Programmed Fuel Injection). PGM-FI technology is capable of supplying fuel to the electronic control technology, capable of supplying fuel and oxygen is optimum according to the needs of the machine.

Curve of this motor design looks aggressive, innovative, and sporty. The model is not much different from the Honda Vario Techno. Vario ditenggari 125i will offer the concept of a helmet-in (luggage under the seat that can hold a helmet).

Plus other features, such as automatic headlamp on (the lights turn on automatically when the motorcycle engine is turned on), and the side stand switch (the engine will shut off if the next buffer is enabled).

Matter of price, when viewed from the price difference between the Honda motor with a carburetor version of the injectable version. The increase will occur around Rp250 thousand.

Currently, AHM has seven models of motorcycles that have been implemented PGM-FI technology, which Honda CBR 250R, CBR 150R, PCX, Revo AT, Honda Supra X 125 PGM-FI, Honda spacy In PGM-FI Helmet and Honda Supra X 125 In PGM-FI helmet.

Luxury Taxi Future

VIVAnews - Public transport which every city is not only a requirement of every citizen.But being a main attraction luring local and foreign tourists.

As occurred in the city of Prague, Czech. In this city, public transport has a friendly andefficient flue gas. In fact, they are now designing a futuristic taxi, which is able to explorethe beauty of Prague.

Launched Automotto, Tuesday, February 28, 2012, future taxi minibus was designed to resemble. Taxi-e so his nickname, designed by Diego Garcia and Louis Joseph Bohmwelcome tourists, who want to leave the airport to the hotel or just a walk in the city ofPrague.

The advantage of this design is the passenger cab has a broad vision, to see thescenery outside. In fact, passengers can stand in it.

As a source of motion, this cab using electric power supplied by batteries, and can be filled with the help of solar energy. Later, solar will be collected and channeled into the battery.

E equipped with a taxi-cab and extensive glass. In addition, there are also features forwheelchair users, and a sliding door that allows access in and out.

Astra Honda Motor

Astra Honda Motor (AHM) got 5 Top Brand Award 2012 as one proof of public recognition of the growing popularity of the Honda brand in Indonesia. The awarding organization that enters into the-13 was organized by Frontier Consulting Group and Marketing Magazine, at the Hotel Mulia, Jakarta, Wednesday (08/02). This award further strengthens predicate as a Market Leader Honda Motorcycles country, which last year managed to control 53.16% market share. Augustine Indraputra GM Marketing Planning & Analysis, AHM declared this award shows the high brand loyalty to the community with various types of Honda motorcycles that have the advantage of design, performance, and efficient fuel consumption. "Network service after sales service is extensive and spread across the country is also a contributing factor why people choose the Honda. Thank you for the trust the public has, and this award will lead us to always be able to provide the best for the people of Indonesia, "he said. The award is based on a survey of 2400 respondents from Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya, Makassar and Medan by using three-factor assessment, which is top of mind share, market share and top of top of commitment share. At this year's AHM received 5 Top Brand award in four categories, namely Automatic Motorcycle for Honda Beat and Vario, Sport Motorcycle for Honda Tiger and Megapro and Mopped Motorcycle for Honda Supra.