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Aircela synthetic gasoline: between fables and reality

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benzina sintetica Aircela

The American startup Aircela has unveiled the first compact system for localized production of synthetic gasoline made from water and by capturing carbon dioxide from the air. Costs and energy efficiency, however, remain highly debatable From the rooftop of a building in the middle of Manhattan, New York, Aircela’s managers officially presented to the world the first compact system for producing synthetic gasoline. The announcement, however, seems to have been less than fully clear, as several major news outlets rushed to call it a miracle device capable of “turning air…

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Bosch digital fuel twin: one step closer

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A software solution Bosch digital fuel twin is now available. It certifies the use of renewable synthetic fuels, also measuring the footprint of each refueling operation in terms of “Life Cycle Assessment.” A concrete contribution to overcoming those environmental extremisms that envision the future of transportation, industrial machinery, and agricultural equipment as being based exclusively on electric power According to the most narrow-minded form of environmental extremism, from 2035 onwards no newly produced machines should be powered by anything other than electric solutions. An absurdity that is already causing significant…

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Customized Honda GB 350S: optimal fun

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To have fun on a motorcycle, you don’t need a herd of wild horses under the seat or be riding an ultra-expensive piece of high-tech engineering. A solid and minimalist two-wheeler like the Honda GB350S fits the bill perfectly. And, as demonstrated by the custom creations selected by Honda for the pan-European “Wheels and Waves” competition, it also lends itself well to bold and imaginative customizations. The bike delivers 21 horsepower at 5,500 rpm from a 348cc single-cylinder engine. It features a single overhead camshaft with two valves, a five-speed…

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Yamaha electric centrifugal compressors: second act

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Compressori centrifughi elettrici Yamaha

Following Honda, Yamaha is also looking at electric centrifugal superchargers to power its engines. This further confirms the extent to which racing contributes to the development and technological growth of the entire automotive and motorcycle industry Used and developed in what is undoubtedly the most advanced form of motorsport, Formula 1, electrically powered centrifugal superchargers first appeared in the two-wheel sector last year thanks to Honda’s “3V” prototype, equipped with a three-cylinder V-engine—two at the front and one at the rear—that is liquid-cooled and supercharged by an electrically powered centrifugal…

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Supercar De tomaso P72: pure tribute

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The new supercar De Tomaso P72 is conceived as a modern homage to the technical and stylistic purity of 1960s-era sports cars. Inspired by the iconic P70, it follows De Tomaso tradition with a 5.0-liter V8 engine derived from Ford, tuned to deliver 700 horsepower The pursuit of ultimate technical and design purity was the guiding philosophy behind the development of the P72, a process that took six years—beginning with its prototype debut at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed and culminating in the launch of the final production version.…

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Macchine Motori 91

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Macchine Motori 91

Discover the new issue of Macchine Motori The new Macchine Motori 91 focuses on the main innovations in the motoring and automotive sector. Cover Story – Macchine Motori 91 The cover story is dedicated to the new De Tomaso “P72”, a supercar that is a modern tribute to the technical and stylistic purity of sports cars produced in the 1960s. Inspired by the iconic “P70”, it is equipped, as per De Tomaso tradition, with a five-liter V8 derived from Ford, calibrated to 700 horsepower of maximum power. Automotive The pages of the…

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Perkins Engines, Concrete Solutions

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Engines, Perkins continues to develop alternative propulsion solutions to traditional ones and therefore suitable for supporting the energy transition while maintaining solid operational efficiency. The units of the new “2600” series and the renewed “904” series engines exhibited in Monaco also look in this direction Perkins continues to develop alternative propulsion solutions to traditional systems, aligning with the energy transition while maintaining solid operational efficiency. This forward-looking approach is reflected in the new “2600” series units and the updated “904” series engines showcased in Munich. At Bauma 2025, Perkins presents…

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Diesel, alternatives wanted

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gasolio alternative

Among the possible alternatives to diesel fuel, interest in hydrogen is growing among agricultural machinery manufacturers As confirmation of this trend, Agco Beauvais Engineering has taken the lead of Arhystote, a French consortium of companies aiming to develop a new generation of gas storage tanks, designed to power the internal combustion engines of tractors. A first demonstrative prototype is expected in 2026 under the Massey Ferguson brand. One of the main challenges of such systems lies in the high pressures required for hydrogen storage, as the gas must be contained…

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Kawasaki Corleo: riding the future

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Kawasaki Corleo

Kawasaki Corleo, a four-legged robotic vehicle concept powered by a hydrogen engine that aims to revolutionize individual off-road mobility within the next 25 years, presented at Expo 2025 Exactly ten years after the Milan edition, Expo returns this year to Japan—specifically Osaka—focusing on the technological evolution of a more environmentally sustainable future. Technology-driven innovation has long been a cornerstone of Japan’s development, especially since the post-World War II era, with the nation continuously pioneering advanced solutions that often set global trends. With this same forward-looking ambition, Kawasaki introduces “Corleo”—a quadruped…

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Engines Liebherr: hydrogen and modularity

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Liebherr idrogeno

Alongside its range of diesel engines, Liebherr is shining the spotlight at Bauma 2025 on alternative fuels by showcasing a working hydrogen unit and a modular injection system capable of accommodating a wide range of alternative fuels In the context of the energy transition applied to propulsion systems for industrial machinery, Liebherr is presenting two solutions at Bauma 2025 that, though different in nature, converge towards a common goal: drastically reducing environmental impact without compromising the reliability, durability, and performance required for off-highway applications. On one hand, the new “H9X6”…

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