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JULY 29, 2020
Monday, July 27, 2020 at 09:20AM 
(Hyundai images)
Hyundai Motor Company has won two 2020 Future Mobility of the Year (FMOTY) Awards for the HDC-6 NEPTUNE and the company’s built-in e-scooter. Established by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Graduate School for Green Transportation in 2019, the awards recognize concept vehicles that make outstanding contributions to the future of mobility. The hydrogen-powered fuel cell heavy-duty truck HDC-6 NEPTUNE won in the "Public & Commercial" category and the built-in e-scooter in the "Personal" category. Sixteen judges, including automotive journalists from eleven countries, selected Hyundai Motor’s submissions from a total of 71 concepts that have debuted at international motor shows for consideration in three categories: Private, Public & Commercial, and Personal. The HDC-6 NEPTUNE, which debuted at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show last November, took inspiration from the iconic Art Deco streamliner railway trains of the 1930s. The concept embodies Hyundai Motor’s vision for a zero-carbon emission future as the company transitions to eco-friendly commercial vehicles. As the demand for zero-carbon and eco-friendly commercial vehicles is expected to increase gradually, FMOTY judges showed support for the first concept vehicle to incorporate hydrogen fuel cell power into commercial delivery. The built-in e-scooter, which debuted as a prototype at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2017, is currently being considered as an option for future vehicles. As its name suggests, the electric scooter will be integrated into vehicles, charging itself while the car is operating to provide the last-mile mobility.
Hyundai Motor Company has won two 2020 Future Mobility of the Year (FMOTY) Awards for the HDC-6 NEPTUNE and the company’s built-in e-scooter. Established by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Graduate School for Green Transportation in 2019, the awards recognize concept vehicles that make outstanding contributions to the future of mobility. The hydrogen-powered fuel cell heavy-duty truck HDC-6 NEPTUNE won in the "Public & Commercial" category and the built-in e-scooter in the "Personal" category. Sixteen judges, including automotive journalists from eleven countries, selected Hyundai Motor’s submissions from a total of 71 concepts that have debuted at international motor shows for consideration in three categories: Private, Public & Commercial, and Personal. The HDC-6 NEPTUNE, which debuted at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show last November, took inspiration from the iconic Art Deco streamliner railway trains of the 1930s. The concept embodies Hyundai Motor’s vision for a zero-carbon emission future as the company transitions to eco-friendly commercial vehicles. As the demand for zero-carbon and eco-friendly commercial vehicles is expected to increase gradually, FMOTY judges showed support for the first concept vehicle to incorporate hydrogen fuel cell power into commercial delivery. The built-in e-scooter, which debuted as a prototype at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2017, is currently being considered as an option for future vehicles. As its name suggests, the electric scooter will be integrated into vehicles, charging itself while the car is operating to provide the last-mile mobility.
(Lamborghini images)
This is the limited-edition Lamborghini Essenza SCV12. This track-only hypercar was developed by Lamborghini Squadra Corse and designed by Lamborghini Centro Stile. It's limited to just 40 units so, no, you can't get one. The V12 in the Essenza SCV12 is the most powerful from Lamborghini to date and delivers over 830HP, getting a significant power uplift from the RAM effect at high speeds. The exhaust pipes were designed by Capristo to reduce the back pressure, improving performance and emphasizing the unique sound of the engine. The power is handled by a new X-trac sequential six-speed gearbox as a structural element within the chassis, combined with rear-wheel drive to ensure compactness, structural continuity, and greater torsional stiffness. The Essenza SCV12 has a power-to-weight ratio of 1.66 hp/kg thanks to the new-generation carbon fiber monocoque chassis without internal roll cage. The Essenza SCV12 is also the first GT car developed to respect FIA prototype safety rules.
This is the limited-edition Lamborghini Essenza SCV12. This track-only hypercar was developed by Lamborghini Squadra Corse and designed by Lamborghini Centro Stile. It's limited to just 40 units so, no, you can't get one. The V12 in the Essenza SCV12 is the most powerful from Lamborghini to date and delivers over 830HP, getting a significant power uplift from the RAM effect at high speeds. The exhaust pipes were designed by Capristo to reduce the back pressure, improving performance and emphasizing the unique sound of the engine. The power is handled by a new X-trac sequential six-speed gearbox as a structural element within the chassis, combined with rear-wheel drive to ensure compactness, structural continuity, and greater torsional stiffness. The Essenza SCV12 has a power-to-weight ratio of 1.66 hp/kg thanks to the new-generation carbon fiber monocoque chassis without internal roll cage. The Essenza SCV12 is also the first GT car developed to respect FIA prototype safety rules.
(Bentley images)
The pinnacle of the Continental GT family - the Continental GT Mulliner Convertible - will make its global debut at Cheval Blanc in St Tropez (of course), as part of a European Summer Tour hosted by Bentley. The Continental GT Mulliner is the first member of the new Collections portfolio introduced by Bentley Mulliner, Bentley’s own bespoke division and the oldest automotive coachbuilder in the world. What do you get? Bespoke craftsmanship and unique options, including a range of 88 Mulliner piano veneers; a unique Double Diamond front grille, a new Mulliner 22" wheel design, contemporary technical finishes and a bespoke Mulliner interior crafted entirely by hand with 400,000 stitches (!). The Continental GT Mulliner Convertible will be available with Bentley's V8 and W12 powertrains. When equipped with Bentley’s 6.0-liter, twin-turbocharged W12, the Continental GT Mulliner Convertible accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds) and is capable of a top speed of 207 mph (333 km/h). The new-generation 4.0-liter, twin‑turbocharged V8 delivers a top speed of 198 mph (318 km/h) and 0‑60 mph in 4.0 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds). Pricing wasn't announced.
The pinnacle of the Continental GT family - the Continental GT Mulliner Convertible - will make its global debut at Cheval Blanc in St Tropez (of course), as part of a European Summer Tour hosted by Bentley. The Continental GT Mulliner is the first member of the new Collections portfolio introduced by Bentley Mulliner, Bentley’s own bespoke division and the oldest automotive coachbuilder in the world. What do you get? Bespoke craftsmanship and unique options, including a range of 88 Mulliner piano veneers; a unique Double Diamond front grille, a new Mulliner 22" wheel design, contemporary technical finishes and a bespoke Mulliner interior crafted entirely by hand with 400,000 stitches (!). The Continental GT Mulliner Convertible will be available with Bentley's V8 and W12 powertrains. When equipped with Bentley’s 6.0-liter, twin-turbocharged W12, the Continental GT Mulliner Convertible accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds) and is capable of a top speed of 207 mph (333 km/h). The new-generation 4.0-liter, twin‑turbocharged V8 delivers a top speed of 198 mph (318 km/h) and 0‑60 mph in 4.0 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds). Pricing wasn't announced.
AE Song Lyrics of the Week:
Can you hear them
They talk about us
Telling lies
Well, that's no surprise
Can you see them
See right through them
They have no shield
No secrets to reveal
It doesn't matter what they say
In the jealous games people play
Our lips are sealed
There's a weapon
That we must use
In our defense
Silence reveals
When you look at them
Look right through them
That's when they'll disappear
That's when we'll be feared
It doesn't matter what they say
In the jealous games people play
Our lips are sealed
Give no mind to what they say
It doesn't matter anyway
Our lips are sealed
Hush, my darling
Don't you cry
Quiet, angel
Forget their lies
Can you hear them
They talk about us
Telling lies
Well, that's no surprise
Can you see them
See right through them
They have no shield
No secrets to reveal
It doesn't matter what they say
In the jealous games people play
Our lips are sealed
Pay no mind to what they say
It doesn't matter anyway
Our lips are sealed
Our lips are sealed
Our lips are sealed
"Our Lips Are Sealed" by The Go-Go's from the album "Beauty And The Beat" (1981).* Watch the video here.
*This was the first hit for the Go-Go's, who started as a punk band in the late '70s, but became pop superstars with the release of their first album, Beauty And The Beat. Unlike most other female pop groups, the Go-Go's wrote their own songs and were serious musicians. Despite their pure pop sound, they had a confidence and attitude that gave them lots of credibility and set them apart from other bands on the fledgling MTV network. It was MTV that really broke the song because many radio stations were reluctant to put an all-girl band on the air. In America, this was released as a single in the summer of 1981 around the same time as the Beauty And The Beat album. It made a very slow climb up the charts as the group toured with The Police (The Go-Go's were signed to IRS Records, managed by Miles Copeland, the brother of The Police drummer Stewart Copeland), reaching #20 in December. The next single, "We Got The Beat," caught on faster, rising to #2 in April 1982. A month earlier, Beauty And The Beat became the first album by an all-girl band to hit #1 in America, where it stayed for six weeks. The video was directed by Derek Burbidge, who did the early videos for The Police. It's low-budget but effective, showing the band performing the song in a small club and also having carefree fun outside on a sunny day. For much of the video they are playing around in a fountain, a trope later popularized in the opening credits of the TV series Friends. When they shot the video, there was no real concept. They rented a Buick convertible that Belinda Carlisle drove around Los Angeles with her bandmates in tow. When Wiedlin sings her part, she sitting in the vehicle, which is parked in front of a lingerie shop on La Cienega Boulevard. Carlisle didn't feel like getting out, so you can see her ducking down in the front seat. As for the fountain scene, that was shot at the Electric Fountain at Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards. They figured if the cops came, it would make for good footage, but none did. Jane Wiedlin sings the "hush, my darling" interlude on this song. She was a stalwart backing vocalist in the group, but was never allowed to sing lead. When she asked to do lead vocals on "Forget That Day," a song she wrote for their third album in 1984, she was rebuffed and she left the group before the album was completed. The band didn't last much longer, breaking up in 1985 before releasing another album. (Knowledge courtesy of songfacts.com.)
Can you hear them
They talk about us
Telling lies
Well, that's no surprise
Can you see them
See right through them
They have no shield
No secrets to reveal
It doesn't matter what they say
In the jealous games people play
Our lips are sealed
There's a weapon
That we must use
In our defense
Silence reveals
When you look at them
Look right through them
That's when they'll disappear
That's when we'll be feared
It doesn't matter what they say
In the jealous games people play
Our lips are sealed
Give no mind to what they say
It doesn't matter anyway
Our lips are sealed
Hush, my darling
Don't you cry
Quiet, angel
Forget their lies
Can you hear them
They talk about us
Telling lies
Well, that's no surprise
Can you see them
See right through them
They have no shield
No secrets to reveal
It doesn't matter what they say
In the jealous games people play
Our lips are sealed
Pay no mind to what they say
It doesn't matter anyway
Our lips are sealed
Our lips are sealed
Our lips are sealed
"Our Lips Are Sealed" by The Go-Go's from the album "Beauty And The Beat" (1981).* Watch the video here.
*This was the first hit for the Go-Go's, who started as a punk band in the late '70s, but became pop superstars with the release of their first album, Beauty And The Beat. Unlike most other female pop groups, the Go-Go's wrote their own songs and were serious musicians. Despite their pure pop sound, they had a confidence and attitude that gave them lots of credibility and set them apart from other bands on the fledgling MTV network. It was MTV that really broke the song because many radio stations were reluctant to put an all-girl band on the air. In America, this was released as a single in the summer of 1981 around the same time as the Beauty And The Beat album. It made a very slow climb up the charts as the group toured with The Police (The Go-Go's were signed to IRS Records, managed by Miles Copeland, the brother of The Police drummer Stewart Copeland), reaching #20 in December. The next single, "We Got The Beat," caught on faster, rising to #2 in April 1982. A month earlier, Beauty And The Beat became the first album by an all-girl band to hit #1 in America, where it stayed for six weeks. The video was directed by Derek Burbidge, who did the early videos for The Police. It's low-budget but effective, showing the band performing the song in a small club and also having carefree fun outside on a sunny day. For much of the video they are playing around in a fountain, a trope later popularized in the opening credits of the TV series Friends. When they shot the video, there was no real concept. They rented a Buick convertible that Belinda Carlisle drove around Los Angeles with her bandmates in tow. When Wiedlin sings her part, she sitting in the vehicle, which is parked in front of a lingerie shop on La Cienega Boulevard. Carlisle didn't feel like getting out, so you can see her ducking down in the front seat. As for the fountain scene, that was shot at the Electric Fountain at Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards. They figured if the cops came, it would make for good footage, but none did. Jane Wiedlin sings the "hush, my darling" interlude on this song. She was a stalwart backing vocalist in the group, but was never allowed to sing lead. When she asked to do lead vocals on "Forget That Day," a song she wrote for their third album in 1984, she was rebuffed and she left the group before the album was completed. The band didn't last much longer, breaking up in 1985 before releasing another album. (Knowledge courtesy of songfacts.com.)