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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…

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…

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…

Technology, costs and digital

9 June 20269 June 2026 Redazione

According to Benedetto Vigna, Ceo of Ferrari, not everything touted as technological progress is actually such. It may simply be a solution aimed at reducing production costs An example of this is replacing the physical controls of a car with touch controls, whose operating cost can be up to 50 percent lower than the operating cost of physical controls. Digits are certainly more visually spectacular, but they are less intuitive and in some cases even dangerous, especially if inserted into small displays, meaning they cannot be activated unless you look…

Real-world fuel consumption of electric and plug-in hybrid cars: words vs facts

3 June 20263 June 2026 Redazione

Electric vehicle manufacturers declare the range of their cars based on the WLTP test cycle, originally designed to test conventional vehicles. Even though it has been updated to include electric and plug-in hybrid cars, it often leads to unreliable figures It is called “range anxiety”, and it is a real psychological condition that arises when drivers of electric vehicles see their battery charge dropping toward the psychological threshold of 20 percent while still far from their destination or from charging stations. It manifests as growing concern about being stranded on…