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A spaceship has landed with Xiaomi “Su7”

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Tokyo Motorcycle Show. Honda unveils its new “CB 750 Four,” and in an instant, the global motorcycle industry realizes it is technologically ten years behind the Japanese manufacturer. The bike’s features were indeed astonishing compared to the competition, so much so that the most popular phrase among journalists to describe it was, “a spaceship has landed.” Industry professionals, however, had a different opinion, deeming the new model “too advanced” and speculating that “it will never be produced.” In reality, the bike was already in production, and soon other “spaceships” followed,…

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Full sails ahead with Michelin’s “Wisamo project”

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“It takes just 15 large container ships to release into the atmosphere the same amount of sulfur oxides as the entire global car fleet. This was written by Macchine Motori in issue 82, as part of an article highlighting the heavy impact that commercial maritime transport has on the total anthropogenic emissions. Of the total amount, energy production accounts for about 73.3%, cars for about 9%, and maritime transport for about 2%. The article concluded by reflecting on the fact that if large ships were powered by nuclear energy, as…

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With Renault “Rafale E-Tech 4×4 300cv”, burst technologies

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The French term “Rafale” can be translated into Italian as “Raffica,” a word that typically refers to an unexpected, forceful, and disruptive wind. A term that encapsulates power and speed, it was chosen in 1985 as the name for future French multirole fighters produced by the Dassault group, which later entered service in 2000. More recently, Renault drew inspiration from these ultra-modern and feared delta-wing combat aircraft to capture the spirit of its high-end D-segment SUV, launched in June last year with a 200-horsepower full hybrid-petrol engine. Renault also announced…

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Honda, long range with fuel cell

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The objective is clear. Expand the range of collaborations in the transport segment with the development of medium and large transport vehicles dedicated to the North American market. For this reason, at the main local exhibition dedicated to the theme, “Advanced Clean Transportation Expo”, held last May in California, Honda presented a Peterbilt tractor model “579 EV” modified to integrate three latest generation fuel cells “Cr-V Fcev”. In fact, a heavy-duty full electric based on a propulsion system whose marketing was in fact foreseen in the Japanese company’s plans to…

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DaVinci motor “Dc100”: geometric, but exclusive

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If you ask a motorcyclist why they prefer an unstable and uncomfortable vehicle like a motorcycle over a comfortable and safe sedan, you always get the same answer: “I like it, I have fun.” In fact, there’s nothing logical about traveling on a vehicle that constantly leaves its occupants exposed to the whims of the weather and environment. This is why those who use two wheels only for logistical reasons, to minimize travel in urban areas, tend to use scooters, holding the same affection for their vehicles as they do…

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Electric outboards – Special Macchine Motori

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“The table published lists around forty models of electric outboard motors, almost all of which were on display at the latest edition of ‘Boot,’ the boat show in Düsseldorf, Germany. With the exception of the three prototypes presented by Mercury, Honda, and Torqueedo, all the other motors should be available on the market and therefore should represent the current European offering in the sector. However, this must be taken with caution. Due to the extreme mechanical simplicity of such units, the actual offering is much richer than what was displayed…

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“Hydradig Pro” by JCB, the machine that does almost everything

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On construction sites and in agricultural businesses, the routine activities to be carried out are always highly diverse, and often, unpredictable tasks are added, either due to accidental reasons or the opportunity to supplement income with extraordinary and contingent work. A good example of this is winter road maintenance, which is only needed in the event of heavy snowfall, making it unplannable but offering interesting income opportunities. Ideally, each job would be performed with dedicated equipment, but even in the most structured construction and agricultural companies, this clashes with the…

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Porsche “911 Carrera Gts”: the icon gets a shock

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Porsche renews its symbol of sportiness. The iconic “911” in its “Carrera GTS” version becomes electrified, debuting the new “T-Hybrid” technology—a compact and lightweight hybrid system that pairs a new turbocharged six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 3.6 liters with two electric units integrated into the turbocharger and transmission. A simple three-digit number has been synonymous with Porsche worldwide since 1963. “911” is more than just a label; it embodies the very essence of the German brand’s sportiness, representing an iconic, timeless allure that has accompanied Porsche’s technological evolution, serving…

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Toyota still focuses on the internal combustion engine

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It is hard to imagine that the world’s largest car manufacturer has a distorted vision of the industry’s future. It is more likely that Toyota’s strong presence in the global market allows the Japanese group to have a privileged focus on the trends shaping the automotive sector. Toyota shares the belief that the future is heading towards the electrification of powertrains, but what sets it apart from many European and American manufacturers is the end point of this evolution. As repeatedly stated, the Asian multinational does not believe that full…

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With “Sky Magnetar” dreams are hypersonic

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Everyone is talking about it, but no one understands how it works. Some discuss improbable jet engines powered by hydrogen fuel cells, and others talk about plasma jet engines, which are extremely difficult to realize. The fact remains that “Sky Magnetar,” a hypothetical aircraft intended to enable hypersonic flight in the civil aviation sector, designed by Spanish industrial designer Oscar Vinals, has sparked the imagination of all those who, since the retirement of the “Concorde,” have been dreaming of a new era of long-distance air travel at speeds multiple times…

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