In an increasingly globalized automotive market where manufacturers seem almost exclusively focused on electrification processes, Audi reminds the entire industry that cars are also about passion and driving pleasure. This reminder comes with the restyling intervention that the German brand has decided to apply to the “A3” series, refreshed in both exterior and interior design details, along with the announcement of the revamped “S3” sports version. In this case, however, calling it a restyling is quite an understatement, as the Ingolstadt brand has profoundly renewed one of the most appreciated…
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Perkins, structural design
Increasing Power Density in Industrial Engines is Transforming the Market with a Focus on Structural Strength of Key Components. Higher efficiency and better performance are the fundamental pillars characterizing any new product launch in the engine segment. These concepts ensure that the latest generations of engines offer performance levels equal to or exceeding those of previous generations, with lower fuel consumption and reduced energy dissipation. These results are often accompanied by weight and size reductions. Objective: Power Density The need to reduce emissions in compliance with increasingly stringent regulatory levels…
Read MoreOpel “Frontera” is back
“Frontera” returns, the historic name of the automotive industry which was the successful protagonist of the market between 1991 and 2003. It’s a shame, however, that Opel has decided to distort its legacy, delegating the comeback of an acronym synonymous with off-road vehicles to a crossover that has nothing to do with what to share with the original version. The choice, perhaps the result of the desire to resort to emotional names from the past to relaunch sales or the result of Opel’s entry into a universe, Stellantis, which had…
Read MoreJeep by Mopar
Every year in the state of Utah, particularly in the town of Moab, one of the most important off-road enthusiasts’ gatherings takes place, an event that attracts thousands of cars, each more or less elaborately modified depending on their intended uses, as well as the owners’ economic means and fantasies. These modifications have over time turned the gathering into a sort of tuning showcase, featuring the top brands in the industry. Among these is Mopar, a brand belonging to the Stellantis group, especially under the Jeep brand, which has been…
Read MoreSix-cylinder hydrogen-powered
Ferrari has unveiled a potential future for its propulsion solutions by patenting an innovative inverted six-cylinder hydrogen-powered combustion engine, supported by an electrically driven supercharging system.
Read MoreFpt power for the Fehmarn Belt
Twenty “F36” engines from FPT Industrial are providing power for the construction of the Fehmarn Belt, the world’s longest underwater tunnel.
Read MoreVertical takeoff with fuel cell
A Swiss start-up, Sirius Aviation, has recently unveiled the first vertical takeoff aircraft powered by a liquid hydrogen fuel cell, the ‘Sirius Jet.’ Supported in flight by 28 electrically driven ducted fans, it will be offered in both private jet and commercial versions.
Read MoreEvolution of battery packs towards CTC
Battery packs powering current electric vehicles have rapidly evolved over time, transitioning from “Ctm” (Cell to Module) configurations to “Ctp” (Cell to Pack) and “Ctb” (Cell to Body). The next step is the “Ctc” (Cell to Chassis) configurations. While battery manufacturers work to create groups with increasingly higher performance, car manufacturers are also looking in the same direction, seeking to directly integrate batteries into the chassis of their vehicles. It should be noted that a battery pack normally consists of multiple cells integrated into a single module. By combining multiple…
Read MoreDacia “Duster” m.y. 2024: third generation
Among the most successful SUVs, the Dacia “Dunster” has been produced in over two million and 200 thousand units in just 14 years, with 300 thousand sold in Italy alone. Therefore, it’s a global success, achieved through a design strategy aimed at achieving the best possible quality/price ratio without sacrificing content and technology, a goal reaffirmed by the third generation of the vehicle presented at the end of 2023. True to its image but modernized in design and developed on the basis of the “Cmf-B” platform also adopted by other…
Read MoreInterstellar “Cosmos”, innovation “Made in Japan”
Founded in 2005 by a diverse group of aerospace engineers, writers, and volunteers, Interstellar Technologies is a Japanese company established in 2019 and located on the island of Hokkaido. It was the first to launch a private carrier rocket capable of reaching space, a milestone achieved in 2021 and repeated twice thereafter. Now advancing further, the company focuses on developing new technologies to accelerate human activities in space, with a keen eye on environmental considerations. Among the most intriguing research areas is propulsion systems, with the “Cosmos” project standing out.…
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