Innovation Archivi | Macchine Motori

Porsche files new patent for special selector

15 June 202615 June 2026 Redazione

Porsche has patented a special selector that allows an automatic transmission to be controlled through a lever moving according to the traditional “H-pattern” typical of manual gearboxes In November 2024, Porsche filed a patent relating to a new gear selector system that only became publicly known in early 2026. To clarify, Porsche did not patent a new transmission, but rather a lever combined with a shift-by-wire system that controls gear engagement electronically. If the driver leaves the lever in the “Drive” position, the transmission operates as a conventional automatic, with…

Tecnology Hydrohertz DectreValve: turbocharging charging

24 March 202624 March 2026 Redazione

The “DectraValve” technology proposed by the British startup Hydrohertz opens the door to a significant reduction in battery pack charging times thanks to more efficient management of heat flows within the accumulator sections Thermal management of batteries is one of the central challenges in the engineering of electric vehicles. It has a decisive influence on charging performance, safety and the service life of the cells. Lithium-ion batteries, whether of the LFP type (lithium iron phosphate) or NCM type (nickel, cobalt and manganese oxide), generate heat both during charging phases and…

The battery hydrogen by Ges: manganese revolution

17 March 202617 March 2026 Redazione

The new manganese–hydrogen battery developed by the company Ges of Trento is proposed as an alternative to industrial storage systems designed to support long-duration energy storage. It can complement or replace the technologies currently dominating stationary applications. It is stable, resilient and scalable Presented last month in Rovereto at the green hub of Trentino Sviluppo, a system company of the Province of Trento, the new energy storage technology has been developed by the local firm Ges, Green Energy Storage. It is a solution that could have a significant impact on…

Cars, boom in used vehicles among the forecasts for the coming year

5 March 20265 March 2026 Redazione

With the entry into force of the new Euro 7 regulation, a boom in used cars is expected, especially those with guaranteed and quality standards, alongside a decline in sales of new cars and a progressive ageing of the vehicle fleet If, starting November 29th, all newly approved light vehicles will be required to comply with Euro 7 standards, and starting November 29th, 2027, all newly registered light vehicles will also be required, to ensure engine reliability, their characteristics will need to be adapted to the mission profiles of the…

Solid Hydrogen: safe transport

4 March 20264 March 2026 Redazione

With the “Safeteasy” project, based on transport in the form of magnesium hydride, hydrogen can be stored and transported in a safer, solid form When we think of hydrogen, our minds immediately turn to compressed gas in cylinders or liquefied at temperatures below minus 250 degrees Celsius. In any case, transportation is dangerous. To overcome these limitations, the “Safeteasy” project was developed, based on transportation in the form of magnesium hydride. This allows hydrogen to be stored and transported in a safer solid form, without resorting to cryogenic processes. Once…

E-Gmp platform by Hyundai: one for all

9 December 20259 December 2025 Redazione

The E-Gmp platform, introduced in 2021 by the Hyundai Group, serves as the unified base for all of its most recently developed electric vehicles It was conceived with modularity and standardization in mind, enabling rapid development of a wide variety of vehicles, including high-performance models belonging to the “N” family, whose performance benchmarks were set at 0–100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 260 km/h. This is achieved through compact “Power Electric” modules consisting of a motor, a transmission, and an inverter integrated into a single unit.…

Solid state batteries: what they are and how they work

13 November 202513 November 2025 Redazione

Solid state batteries represent a significant leap forward in electric vehicle technology. Unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries, which consist of a liquid electrolyte, solid-state batteries use a solid electrolyte, improving energy storage capacity and reducing charging times. Traditional lithium-ion cells contain four elements: anode, cathode, liquid electrolyte, and separator. Solid-state batteries simplify this design to just three elements: anode, cathode, and solid electrolyte, which acts as both an ionic conductor and separator Solid-state electrolytes can be polymeric, ceramic, or hybrid. Polymeric electrolytes enable ion transport through their molecular structure and can…

How a lithium battery works: characteristics, structure, and what you need to know

13 November 202513 November 2025 Redazione

Agricultural machines powered by electric motors powered by so-called “lithium batteries” are on the rise, components that can however be characterised by extremely different chemical compositions and therefore equally different performances. In these pages, a review of the most widespread types on the market, developed thanks to the collaboration with the online magazine “NewsAuto.it” Lithium Manganese Oxide (LiMn2O4) – Lmo The rise of electric-powered agricultural machinery has led to increased reliance on so-called “lithium batteries.” However, these batteries can feature vastly different chemical compositions, leading to significant performance variations. In this…

Open-source platform: the future is in software

11 November 202511 November 2025 Redazione

The three major German automotive groups — BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen — together with eight other industrial players in the mobility sector, including Bosch, ZF, and Continental, have formed an alliance to develop an open-source software platform for the vehicles of the future The word software combines the ideas of product and softness — a curious pairing, considering how vital and tangible its impact has become. The first term, product, is fitting if we recall that seven of the ten richest people in the world work or began their careers…

“Wooden” Batteries: new protective casing for electric car batteries

28 October 202528 October 2025 Redazione

Wooden Batteries. A team of technicians led by Florian Feist and based at the Institute for Vehicle Safety at the Technical University of Graz, Austria, has created a protective casing for electric car batteries using a mix of wood and thin sheet steel instead of the aluminium extrusions currently used, a particularly energy-intensive production system Hence the idea of replacing the aluminum with an extremely thin steel skin whose chambers are filled with wood. The steel skin is welded directly to the wooden core, whose cells collapse in the event…