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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…

Volvo Truck Fh Aero Electric: Innovative electric trucks with new cabins

1 September 20251 September 2025 Redazione

Volvo Trucks is a world leader in medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks, with eight battery-electric models in its portfolio Piercing the air with the least possible aerodynamic resistance while protecting the environment without compromising performance. These, in short, are the two goals Volvo Truck is pursuing with two different projects, destined to merge into a single commercial offer starting in the first half of 2026. That period will see the launch of a new long-haul electric truck powered by batteries, allowing the company to continue its journey toward a zero-emissions…

Nissan Micra: a car concept for the city

21 August 202521 August 2025 Redazione

The sixth-generation Nissan Micra is specifically configured as a city car with advanced connectivity. When equipped with the optional 52-kilowatt-hour battery pack, it can also be used for regional applications. Completely new, the sixth-generation Nissan Micra is a battery-powered electric car specifically designed for urban use. Its compact dimensions—it measures four meters long, one meter and eighty centimeters wide, and has a wheelbase of two meters and five-and-a-half centimeters—also make it so. It also boasts a series of management solutions designed to facilitate use in traffic, primarily the “e-Pedal” function.…

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,…

Renault 4 Savane 4×4: future with stile

18 July 202518 July 2025 Redazione

The Renault 4 Savane 4×4 Concept boasts an exclusive Jade Green body colour, with glossy black bumpers and wheel arches and finishes designed to highlight the car’s off-road capabilities. Built from 1961 to 1992, the Renault “4” was one of the small cars that shaped the history of popular motoring, along with the Citroën “2CV” and “Dyane. The Fiat “500” and “600,” and other models—all vehicles characterized by low purchase costs and low fuel consumption. These latter performance features contributed significantly to the production of over eight million 135,000 Renault…

John Deere Power Systems,off-highway destination

15 July 202515 July 2025 Redazione

At Bauma 2025 in Munich, John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) clearly laid out its vision for the future of propulsion in off-highway machinery. A future in which internal combustion engines—particularly diesel—will continue to play a central role, complemented by increasingly compact and efficient electrified solutions and batteries One of the most anticipated innovations unveiled by John Deere at Bauma 2025 was the new “JD4” engine—a four-cylinder power unit designed from scratch, marking a radical evolution from the previous cam-in-block engine that had been in service for over two decades. The…

Tilt-Jet Revolution by Altovolo

10 July 202510 July 2025 Redazione

London-based company AltoVolo is breaking the mold of air mobility with “Sigma”. This is a hybrid eVTOL featuring a thermo-electric propulsion system designed for vertical take-off from private, compact spaces like driveways, rooftops, or yacht decks. While it may be presented as yet another “flying car,” it actually departs from that label and isn’t aimed at short urban connections. Instead, it sets out to redefine the concept of personal flight With a width of 4.8 meters, a total weight under one ton, and a compact, aerodynamic design that resembles a…

Iveco Group, spirit in motion

7 July 202510 July 2025 Redazione

Last June in Turin, Iveco Group celebrated its 50th anniversary by reflecting on its history and taking stock of current and future technologies. A highlight of the event was the unveiling of new FPT Industrial engines—a brand of Iveco Group—including the Xcursor 13, presented in its hydrogen-powered version Titled “50xBeyond”, the event was held at the OGR in Turin (the former Officine Grandi Riparazioni) and marked five decades since the group’s founding in 1975. Today, Iveco Group is navigating a highly complex era in transportation, developing innovative solutions for both…

Stellantis Group audition, Short Circuit Between Words and Deeds

13 June 202513 June 2025 Redazione

The parliamentary hearing of Stellantis chairman John Elkann on March 19 failed to dispel doubts surrounding the future of the Italian automotive industry. Between fanciful interpretations of statistical data and debatable claims about Italy’s strategic relevance, no real clarification was given regarding the Group’s industrial plans for production and employment in Italy Syntactic Acrobatics – that’s the kind of verbal sleight of hand Stellantis CEO and chairman pro tempore, John Elkann, employed during his appearance before the Italian Parliament on March 19. The hearing, repeatedly requested by the political class,…

Fpt Industrial News 2025

21 May 202522 May 2025 Redazione

Fpt Industrial presented the finalized version of its 55–65 kilowatt power pack at the “Middle East Energy” exhibition dedicated to the energy sector. The unit is powered by the newly introduced four-cylinder “R38” engine—another innovation from the Turin-based manufacturer. FPT Industrial presented the finalized version of its 55–65 kilowatt power pack at the “Middle East Energy” exhibition dedicated to the energy sector. The unit is powered by the newly introduced four-cylinder “R38” engine—another innovation from the Turin-based manufacturer. Two Important news Fpt Industrial has always focused on meeting end-user needs…