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Ford F-Max L H-Dual: dual-fuel transport

30 July 202630 July 2026 Redazione

At the Transpotec Logitec trade fair in Milan, dedicated to the transport industry, Ford Trucks Italia unveiled an F-Max L tractor unit equipped with the H-Dual dual-fuel system. The solution combines Hvo fuel with either hydrogen or biomethane, achieving a substantial reduction in emissions There is something profoundly fascinating about periods of technological transition. They are never marked by abrupt revolutions but rather by layers of intelligent compromises and hybrid solutions that reveal more about the present than the future. The H-Dual project, promoted by Ford Trucks Italia in collaboration…

Italy’s hunting bill: a mix of pros, cons, and vested interests

29 July 202629 July 2026 Redazione

It is necessary to update the regulations governing hunting that have been in place since 1992. However, the hunting bill approved by the Senate changes very little, introducing only one new figure: the farmer-hunter. This is both a political and a practical mistake Analyzing Bill No. 779, approved by the Senate on first reading on June 23, 2026, and now under examination by the Chamber of Deputies, it becomes clear that we are dealing with legislation on hunting activities that is heavily influenced by vested interests. It is worth recalling…

Byd 4h20: the first boxer engine for a series hybrid

27 July 202627 July 2026 Redazione

Byd is reviving the series-hybrid architecture in the automotive sector with a new four-cylinder boxer engine dedicated exclusively to generating electrical energy. It is a highly efficient solution that demonstrates how the internal combustion engine can evolve within hybrid powertrains while retaining sophisticated engineering concepts In a powertrain landscape dominated by inline engine architectures, Byd’s decision to develop a boxer engine represents a bold technical choice. The company’s new two-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine, designated “BYD4H20,” was not conceived as the evolution of a conventional engine adapted for the electric…

Ferrari Luce: a light that doesn’t shine

20 July 202620 July 2026 Redazione

Ferrari is shaking things up and embracing full-electric power with the “Luce” model. It aims to set the benchmark for the electric supercar sector—an ambition backed by exclusive technical solutions—yet this vision is undermined by an anonymous, questionable four-door body design penned by external creatives. The result is a Ferrari that feels nothing like a Ferrari “Clothes do not make the man,” goes the famous Italian proverb—a saying that applies more than ever today to the automotive world. This sentiment perfectly captures the reception Ferrari enthusiasts gave to “Luce,” the…

Caterpillar C3.6: four cylinders for industrial applications

14 July 202614 July 2026 Redazione

Caterpillar is undoubtedly one of the world’s most highly regarded engine manufacturers, backed by a design heritage that has always combined ruggedness, efficiency, and high performance. The new Caterpillar C3.6 engine—unveiled at Conexpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas—follows in this tradition This engine represents an evolution of an already established platform, taking a further leap in performance to position itself at the top of the mid-displacement four-cylinder category. The new Cat “C3.6” retains the four-cylinder, 3.6-liter architecture, sharing its engine block, cylinder liners (98 mm bore and 120 mm stroke), and design…

Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster supercar: exceptional performance

7 July 20267 July 2026 Redazione

Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster is a limited-edition supercar that introduces the “HPEV V12” hybrid powertrain to an open-top two-seater from the Italian marque for the first time. Based on a naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 working in conjunction with three electric motors, the system delivers a maximum output of 1,080 horsepower It was in 1968 that Lamborghini unveiled its first limited-production model, the “Miura Roadster”. That marked the beginning of a journey that continued over the decades through subsequent limited editions including the “Reventón”, “Veneno”, “Centenario” and “Sián”, culminating today in the…

Macchine Motori 96

29 June 202629 June 2026 Redazione

Discover the latest issue of Macchine Motori. Issue 96 of Macchine Motori highlights key developments in the automotive and engine sectors, with a special focus on the Beijing Auto Show. Here, the automotive industry is moving beyond simple electric propulsion. Ultra-high-power charging batteries, next-generation hybrids, by-wire steering and braking, active suspension, and increasingly sophisticated electronic architectures are charting the course for the cars of tomorrow. Cover Story – Macchine Motori 96 The cover story is dedicated to Lamborghini, which has launched the “Fenomeno Roadster”—a limited-edition supercar that marks the debut…

JetZero Z4: new shapes for flight

24 June 202624 June 2026 Redazione

The American startup JetZero has secured new funding for the development programme of its JetZero Z4 aircraft, a 250-seat civil aircraft designed for the medium-haul commercial transport segment. The aircraft features a Blended Wing Body (BWB) configuration, an integrated wing-body design that offers high aerodynamic efficiency but also presents significant technical challenges In the landscape of next-generation commercial aviation, JetZero’s programme represents one of the most ambitious and concrete attempts to bring back into industrial focus an aerodynamic configuration that has long been studied but never widely adopted. The Blended…

Tadus T16.20 electric tractor: plan for the future

22 June 202622 June 2026 Redazione

The Tadus T16.20 electric tractor, a 160-horsepower prototype powered by electricity, makes its international debut. It stems from a project by the German startup Tadus that began in 2021 and is expected to lead to limited production in the second half of this year Long proposed as a panacea for all the world’s problems, electric propulsion is increasingly proving to be a technology with limited promise. This is due both to unresolved technical issues—first and foremost the limited energy density of batteries—and to economic factors driven by the high prices…

High-voltage batteries: Fpt obtains quality certification in compliance with Eu regulations

18 June 202618 June 2026 Redazione

Fpt, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of low environmental impact powertrains, has obtained certification in accordance with European Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (Batteries Regulation) as manufacturer of high-voltage batteries. In Europe, only three Hv battery manufacturers, including Fpt, boast this certification The subject of the audit, recently performed at Fpt’s carbon-neutral ePowertrain plant in Turin (Italy), was the complete design, development, and manufacturing process of the Fpt eBS 37 EVO high-voltage battery for light commercial vehicles, minibuses, and pleasure boating applications. The highly qualified multinational…