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Suzuki, extreme enduro

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Milan debut for the 2026 version of the Suzuki “DR-Z400S,” the brand’s extreme enduro model now renamed “DR 74S” and reintroduced in a dual-sport configuration in order to preserve its off-road and racing spirit while integrating solutions that allow for broader, more versatile use The engine has been completely revised with this goal in mind: a 398 cc single-cylinder unit with double overhead camshafts operating four valves, featuring titanium intake valves and hollow, sodium-filled exhaust valves to enhance heat dissipation. Equipped with dual ignition and iridium spark plugs, the engine…

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Mv Agusta engine brutale 950 gold serie: from three to five

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Mv Agusta amazed visitors to its stand by unveiling a prototype of a future five-cylinder engine capable of delivering up to 240 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque. A distinctive feature of the new unit is its square architecture, with the three front cylinders aligned with the two rear ones. The result is a very compact engine block, so much so that its width is comparable to that of the 950 cc three-cylinder currently fitted to some models. Once developed, it should also be extremely light, as engineers are targeting…

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Man Engines, energy for a new agriculture

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At Agritechnica 2025, Man Engines presented power units specifically designed to meet the performance requirements of the entire agricultural harvesting chain. From high-efficiency six-cylinder engines to new energy storage systems, the German company is focusing on integrated technologies for more sustainable and efficient mechanization “Powering the Green Transformation” was the slogan under which MAN Engines appeared at Agritechnica 2025. The Italian translation of the slogan—“Providing energy for the green transformation”—highlights the German company’s determination to renew both its diesel and gas engine offerings while also introducing new solutions in the…

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Yanmar, efficiency-focused upgrade

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De Pietri, a company specializing in the production of equipment for the horticultural sector, has recently updated its “FR80” harvester by introducing new technical solutions and re-engining it with a Yanmar power unit Founded in 1920, the Emilia-based company De Pietri has been operating for four generations in the field of self-propelled equipment for horticulture, a segment it now serves worldwide. The core of its production is self-propelled harvesters, a product line that includes more than twenty different models, all customizable to meet customer requirements and continuously updated in their…

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Airplane Harris Technologies Sky Warden: from agricultural to military use

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Sky Warden

From agricultural and firefighting aircraft to a light military tactical air unit, the package developed by L3Harris Technologies for the Air Tractor AT-802U has given birth to the Sky Warden, a multirole aircraft capable of conducting close air support, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in complex operational environments at relatively low cost In an era dominated by stealth fighters and unmanned systems, the U.S. and Israeli choice to employ a light attack aircraft like the Sky Warden—codenamed OA-1K Skyraider II—represents a return to operational pragmatism. Derived from the Air Tractor AT-802U,…

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Texaco Delo 600 Adf: low-ash aftertreatment solutions

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Texaco Delo 600 Adf

Designed around an ultra-low-ash formulation, Texaco Delo 600 Adf engine oil proves to be an effective solution for extending the service life of diesel particulate filters and reducing fuel consumption, while at the same time ensuring long-term protection of engine components Next-generation engine oils are no longer simple lubricating fluids; they have become key elements in enabling modern engines to operate at peak efficiency over the long term. This evolution also reflects a historical moment in which internal combustion engines—especially diesel units—are often portrayed as the source of all environmental…

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Decree Fer 2: the clever ones of the competition

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Some operators who have already won a tender have discovered that it is better to withdraw from the rankings and wait for more advantageous updated tariffs Inflation can increase the costs of wind farms, so the decree known as “Fer 2,” or “Renewable Energy Sources,” has been amended to allow for the adjustment of reference tariffs in tender procedures for the allocation of state incentives. This is to ensure that they are sufficient to cover actual costs. However, Italy is a country of tricksters, and so some operators who have…

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Hyundai Rn22e: real rolling lab

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Hyundai Rn22e

The prototype Rn22e developed by the Hyundai Group on the basis of the “E-Gpm” platform is mobile lab set up to field-test the design solutions developed within its R&D centers and to minimize the time normally required to move from a project to a production series At the beginning of the current decade, the Hyundai Group unveiled the “E-GMP” platform, presenting it as the structural solution that would underpin its full-electric vehicles. Now used in production on Hyundai and Kia-branded BEVs, the platform is also supporting the studies the Group…

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Mercedes-Benz, eActros 400 electric trucks

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Mercedes-Benz is launching the second generation of its “eActros 400” electric trucks. It draws on the characteristics of the “eActros 600” model, the German manufacturer’s flagship for medium- and long-haul transport The new offering from the three-pointed star is based on the same battery technology, and significant improvements have been made to the chassis configuration, including the electric axle common to all Mercedes-Benz electric trucks. The new “eActros 400” is equipped with two 207-kilowatt-hour battery packs based on lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) technology. These lithium-ion batteries use iron and phosphate instead of…

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Liebherr engines: commitment to constant innovation

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The commitment to innovation that characterizes Liebherr engines is confirmed at Agritechnica by a “D9612” unit, a 27-liter “V12” diesel designed for high-power agricultural applications It covers power ratings between 750 and 950 kilowatts at 1,800 rpm and delivers a peak torque of 5,374 Nm at 1,500 rpm, thanks to a twin-scroll turbocharger that maximises combustion efficiency. The D9612 has also been engineered with low operating costs in mind—both in terms of fuel consumption and maintenance—featuring heavy-duty components throughout. The engine block combines high-strength cast iron with modular design solutions…

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