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Hydrogen trains in China

31 October 202531 October 2025 Redazione

China is also embracing hydrogen as an alternative energy source to power its trains. The new model, named “Cinova H2,” will be the first hydrogen-powered train to operate on China’s high-speed rail network. The Cinova H2 can reach a maximum speed of 200 kilometers per hour and offers an impressive range of 1,200 kilometers, made possible by fuel cells with a total output of 960 kilowatts. According to the manufacturer, refueling takes just 15 minutes. Each trainset can carry up to 1,000 passengers, while also integrating advanced technologies to recycle…

Porsche Cayenne, here is the fourth generation

23 October 202523 October 2025 Redazione

The launch of the fourth-generation Porsche Cayenne is expected by the end of the year. It will be a fully electric SUV delivering 1,000 horsepower, though it will not replace the current hybrid models First introduced in 2003 and then revised in 2010 and 2017, the Porsche Cayenne is now preparing to debut its fourth generation, scheduled for release in late 2025. The new model, still in camouflaged form, made its public debut during the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in England, near Birmingham—the world’s oldest motorsport venue still using its…

Iaa Mobility 2025: the German exhibition of future

22 October 202522 October 2025 Redazione

Full-electric show cars took center stage at IAA Mobility 2025, the German exhibition that showcased the design trends set to guide the development of future fully electric vehicles The IAA Mobility event in Munich, Germany — direct heir to the Frankfurt Motor Show — has, since its first edition in 2021, positioned itself as a forum for dialogue and innovation within the automotive industry. Rather than a traditional car show, it serves as a stage for outlining the future direction of the sector, previewing the strategic and stylistic choices that…

Kubota engine innovation: trust in hydrogen

16 October 202516 October 2025 Redazione

Kubota’s two stands at Bauma 2025 were full of upgrades and innovations. The Japanese manufacturer showcased its hydrogen engine once again, updated the performance of the four-cylinder “V3307” and “V5009” engines, and introduced a new sensor for analyzing HVO fuels. Making its world debut was the twin-cylinder “Z482K,” compliant with Euro 5+ emissions standards, designed for on-road applications In Kubota’s off-road engine lineup, there had been a gap in the five-liter high-power range. For instance, the company’s 175-horsepower “M7004” agricultural tractor is powered by the six-cylinder “V6108.” At Bauma, Kubota…

Mercedes-AMG Concept GT XX: high-performance visions

15 October 202515 October 2025 Redazione

Mercedes-AMG with the Concept GT XX, previews the technical and stylistic solutions of the next generation of high-performance coupés powered by full electric power via multiple axial-flow motors, new high-density batteries and a design studied to minimize aerodynamic coefficients The new generations of luxury and high-performance four-door coupés from Mercedes-AMG aim to elevate full-electric propulsion to higher levels of performance and usability, breaking down the barriers that still characterize electric cars today. The culmination of this goal is embodied in the “Concept GT XX” prototype, unveiled last June. Despite its…

Honda ev fun: review of Honda’s first electric motorcycle

9 October 20259 October 2025 Redazione

First unveiled at Eicma in November 2024 as a static concept, Honda Ev Fun — the brand’s first electric motorcycle — has recently returned in the form of a dynamic prototype, confirming Honda’s intention to bring it to market during the coming year A year ago nothing was known, and today only a little more has been revealed. The “EV Fun” concept, introduced at EICMA 2024 as Honda’s first electric two-wheeler project, remains shrouded in mystery when it comes to technical specifications and performance. No details have been released about…

Scooter DieselPunk from science fiction to reality

7 October 202515 October 2025 Redazione

A project from Saint Petersburg envisions a maxi scooter DieselPunk powered by a V4 automotive-derived engine. The engine already exists and works, while the rest of the vehicle currently exists only as a rendering The term dieselpunk refers to a science fiction subgenre set between the 1920s and 1940s, imagining a society projected toward a future of growth and development but ruled by powerful entities of dubious morality. This gave rise to low-class yet deeply human heroes who battle dark, seemingly invincible forces, making use of futuristic technologies and vehicles…

Volvo Penta Ips transmissions, fully electric boats from 300 to 1,500 horsepower

26 September 202515 October 2025 Redazione

The product line based on Volvo Penta Ips transmissions is growing. Following the launch of hybrid solutions, fully electric versions powered by original batteries or generators are about to be launched Initially developed for the commercial marine sector, this new Volvo Penta “IPS Electric” range includes five drivelines and complements the hybrid electric solutions introduced in early 2024. Together, they offer customers a wide selection of solutions tailored to different operational needs and work cycles. In this new offering, electric motors are directly coupled to the “IPS” transmissions and can…

With Ferrari Amalfi sportiness is timeless

24 September 202524 September 2025 Redazione

The new Ferrari Amalfi is a sporty berlinetta designed to redefine contemporary sportiness while staying true to tradition. It combines refined aesthetics with high performance, delivered by a re-engineered twin-turbo “V8” capable of achieving a specific power output of 166 hp per liter The name pays tribute to the timeless beauty and charm of a maritime republic that evolved over the centuries while remaining faithful to itself. “Amalfi,” the designation chosen by Ferrari for its new berlinetta, is far more than a simple renaming of the model set to replace…

New recreational boating code: rules, innovations, and limitations

23 September 202515 October 2025 Redazione

On October 21, all the rules set forth in the new Implementing Regulation of the Pleasure Boating Code will come into full effect. Many new measures are aimed at revitalizing the sector, but more could have been done—first and foremost by drastically lowering the power limit for “license-free” engines In Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s celebrated novel The Leopard, one of the protagonists, Tancredi Falconeri, utters a line that has become famous: “If we want things to stay as they are, things will have to change.” Words that still perfectly capture…