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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…

Bieffe Project Mimì: technological excellence in search of a market

15 May 202515 May 2025 Redazione

Born from the collaboration between Bieffe Project and the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, “Mimì” is an innovative compact vehicle designed to meet urban logistics needs. It is offered with either full electric or hydrogen fuel cell propulsion, supported by solid-state supercapacitors. Despite being a technological excellence, its commercial future remains uncertain Compact commercial vehicles are a fundamental solution for urban transport and for the operations of small and medium-sized enterprises. In this segment, particularly in Italy, the Piaggio “Porter” and Piaggio “Ape” have made history in commercial mobility…

Triumph Motorcycles Tf 250-E and Tf 450-E models: off-road destination

8 May 202515 May 2025 Redazione

Triumph Motorcycles enters the world of enduro by launching the “Tf 250-E” and “Tf 450-E” models. Featuring technical and design solutions specifically dedicated to responding to racing needs in the most extreme contexts as well as on the most technical routes With new frames, engines, and high-performance components, Triumph Motorcycles has made its debut in the 250cc and 450cc enduro segment. The development process was guided by the expertise of internationally renowned off-road riders, including Spain’s Iván Cervantes and the UK’s Paul Edmondson. The result is the “TF 250-E” and…

Tricycles category L5e: different country…different three wheels

14 April 202515 May 2025 Redazione

Different countries…different cars. The European directive 2002/24/CE of 18 March 2002 has divided mopeds and motorcycles into seven different categories, one of which, that of tricycles category L5e, in Germany is giving rise to a series of transformations aimed at making the most popular city cars drivable even at 16 years of age In Germany, it was established that young people aged at least 16 could drive tricycles homologated under the “L5e” category—vehicles with a maximum power output of 20 horsepower, a top speed not exceeding 90 kilometers per hour,…

The future of road freight transport: the study

9 April 202515 May 2025 Redazione

The German institute Fraunhofer ISI in Karlsruhe, tasked with investigating the societal impacts of innovation, has published a study on the future of road freight transport. The institute developed a forecast for 2030 based on current growth rates in traffic volume and analyzed the most frequently used routes across Europe, identifying 20,000 potential locations for truck charging stations. .Taking into account current driving time regulations for truck drivers and assuming that each truck has a minimum range of 400 kilometers, the institute optimized the charging network. The analysis concluded that…

Fai Filtri: why choosing quality hydraulic filters avoids costly damage

31 March 202531 March 2025 Redazione

The functional reliability of a machine or industrial plant can only be achieved by protecting its hydraulic and lubrication circuits using quality filter elements. Saving on these components is never a good idea and with Fai Filtri quality hydraulic filters avoid costly damage Four and a half euros in immediate savings and 15 thousand euros in damages a few months later. The idea of containing the maintenance costs of a hydraulic system that at the time cost 700 thousand euros by inserting Asian filter elements cost an Italian entrepreneur dearly.…

Byd Atto 2, fully electric B-segment suv for cities

21 March 202521 March 2025 Redazione

The Chinese giant Byd has launched the Byd Atto 2 in Italy, a fully electric B-segment SUV with a competitive price and technical features designed to seamlessly meet the demands of urban mobility in European cities For years, two electric vehicle manufacturers have been competing for market leadership in this segment. On one side is Tesla, founded by billionaire and now prominent U.S. political figure Elon Musk; on the other is BYD Company, a Chinese firm that initially focused on battery production before shifting its business to designing and manufacturing…