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Aircela synthetic gasoline: between fables and reality

11 September 202511 September 2025 Redazione

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…

Bosch digital fuel twin: one step closer

4 September 20254 September 2025 Redazione

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…

Honda full hybrid system: new powertrains

1 August 20251 August 2025 Redazione

Honda has decided to review its electric vehicle development plans in light of a market trend that is unfavorable to this technology. With this in mind, the company has unveiled the next generation of its full hybrid system. From 2027 to 2030, it will equip 13 different models. Following the slowdown in the electric car market, Honda has also decided to revise its industry projections, which predicted that approximately 30 percent of its production in 2030 would be covered by fully electric, battery-powered vehicles. Development of the “O Series” models,…

Yamaha electric centrifugal compressors: second act

23 July 202523 July 2025 Redazione

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…

Mobile Megawatt Charging System: Batteries on Wheels

2 July 20258 July 2025 Redazione

Unveiled at Bauma 2025, the Mobile Megawatt Charging System is a mobile power station with a 295 kWh capacity, designed to meet the charging needs of highly electrified construction sites. Developed by Komatsu in collaboration with Dimaag, it brings megawatt-scale charging to where it’s needed most. In the heart of the job sites of the future—where every excavator hums quietly thanks to electrification—a new key player is set to roll in: a massive mobile battery pack, ready to recharge depleted electric machines. This is the Mobile Megawatt Charging System: a…

Kawasaki Corleo: riding the future

5 June 20255 June 2025 Redazione

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…

Software Isdk by Art: digital evolution

3 April 20253 April 2025 Redazione

The new iSdk software, unveiled by Art at Ces 2025, is designed to appeal to manufacturers in the agricultural mechanization sector. Aimed at accelerating the development of infotainment systems, it enables the creation of a unified electronic platform that manages digital instrument clusters and onboard services through a single control unit Bridging Digitalization and Agricultural Mechanization Automation and artificial intelligence were not the only key themes at Ces 2025. The digitalization of services also played a prominent role at the Consumer Electronics Show, held in Las Vegas, USA, from January…

Donut Lab, 875 horsepower in the wheels

24 March 202524 March 2025 Redazione

At the Las Vegas automotive expo, Finnish company Donut Lab unveiled its latest in-wheel electric motors, aiming to revolutionize vehicle electrification. While this technology has seen limited adoption so far, its potential applications in tractors and heavy machinery could make it a game-changer for the industry Donut Lab For Off-Road and agricultural machinery In the automotive sector, in-wheel electric motors have been largely overlooked due to weight distribution challenges. The added weight in the unsprung mass of a vehicle can negatively impact handling and performance. However, agricultural tractors and heavy…

Ces 2025, Las Vegas, the capital of innovation

6 March 20256 March 2025 Redazione

From January 7th to 11th, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), an international trade fair for electronics, robotics, and mobility, was held in Las Vegas. Artificial intelligence software took center stage, now integrated even into the most basic household appliances and serving as the foundation for innovations in the agricultural sector. As expected, Ces 2025 in Las Vegas, held from January 7th to 11th, was literally dominated by artificial intelligence programs. This technology has even been introduced into the most basic household appliances, transforming them into reliable and efficient home robots…

Cvt transmission tractor: history, function, technology

26 February 202526 February 2025 Redazione

Starting in 1995, when Fendt introduced its “Favorit 926 Vario” with 260 horsepower at the German Agritechnica trade fair, cvt transmission tractor began to spread throughout the sector, eventually becoming a technological must-have Author: Mario Mazzini If the saying “When the going gets tough, the tough get going” holds true, it is equally true that in 1995, Fendt proved itself by responding to a difficult period for the entire German tractor industry. That year, the company launched the “Favorit 926 Vario,” the first high-power agricultural tractor (260 hp) equipped with…