It is unlikely to find space in the agricultural sector, but secret agent 007 teaches us to “never say never,” and in any case, the machine deserves to be showcased. It is a new genset powered by a 12-cylinder engine labeled “5012,” which is at the top of both the Perkins “5000” series and the entire production range of the company. Specifically designed for power generation applications, the unit can deliver power outputs ranging from 1,275 to 1,710 kilovolt-amperes in primary generation applications at 50 hertz and from 1,250 to…
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Quantum engine
“A quantum engine in the BCS-BEC transition.” This was the title of a study published last September in the academic journal “Nature.” The research was conducted by a team of Japanese and German researchers working within the Quantum Systems division of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology. The term “quantum engine” implies the development of a system capable of converting the energy associated with the quantum states of a group of atoms or subatomic particles into usable macroscopic work by altering their interaction modes. Understanding the meaning of this…
Read MorePorsche “911 Carrera Gts”: the icon gets a shock
Porsche renews its symbol of sportiness. The iconic “911” in its “Carrera GTS” version becomes electrified, debuting the new “T-Hybrid” technology—a compact and lightweight hybrid system that pairs a new turbocharged six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 3.6 liters with two electric units integrated into the turbocharger and transmission. A simple three-digit number has been synonymous with Porsche worldwide since 1963. “911” is more than just a label; it embodies the very essence of the German brand’s sportiness, representing an iconic, timeless allure that has accompanied Porsche’s technological evolution, serving…
Read MoreToyota still focuses on the internal combustion engine
It is hard to imagine that the world’s largest car manufacturer has a distorted vision of the industry’s future. It is more likely that Toyota’s strong presence in the global market allows the Japanese group to have a privileged focus on the trends shaping the automotive sector. Toyota shares the belief that the future is heading towards the electrification of powertrains, but what sets it apart from many European and American manufacturers is the end point of this evolution. As repeatedly stated, the Asian multinational does not believe that full…
Read MoreYanmar range for motor pumps, also active 24 hours a day
Power output ranging from approximately 25 to 70 horsepower. This is the range covered by Yanmar engines designed to power high and medium-flow pump systems for irrigation or construction, systems that, in most cases, are required to operate for long periods under variable loads and speeds, as well as in full autonomy, without constant or direct supervision by an operator. Dedicated Product Line A demanding operational profile, for which Yanmar has developed a specific product line based on four different three- and four-cylinder units, all Stage V compliant and offered…
Read MoreLast Issue | Macchine Motori 87
Technological and motoring innovation is the protagonist of the new issue of Macchine Motori. The cover story is dedicated to the new Chevrolet “Corvette Zr1” which presents itself as a hypercar capable of challenging the most renowned European rivals on equal terms thanks to the 64 horsepower delivered by the new “Lt7”, a five and a half liter V8 of cubic capacity that redefines the performance limits of “Made in USA” engines. Luxury in an American key is also Cadillac “Sollei”, a concept derived from the imposing and super-luxurious electric sedan “Celestiq”.…
Read MoreWith “Sky Magnetar” dreams are hypersonic
Everyone is talking about it, but no one understands how it works. Some discuss improbable jet engines powered by hydrogen fuel cells, and others talk about plasma jet engines, which are extremely difficult to realize. The fact remains that “Sky Magnetar,” a hypothetical aircraft intended to enable hypersonic flight in the civil aviation sector, designed by Spanish industrial designer Oscar Vinals, has sparked the imagination of all those who, since the retirement of the “Concorde,” have been dreaming of a new era of long-distance air travel at speeds multiple times…
Read MoreFpt Industrial, new teardown dimension
Three thousand square meters divided among areas dedicated to teardown benches (in Italian, the disassembly of engines for potential overhauls) and local and remote diagnostics, along with training areas. All of this is set between past and future, from an exhibition of the most important engines that have shaped the brand’s history over the past hundred years to the latest technologies in electrified systems. This is how the new “Engine Teardown Area,” created by Fpt Industrial within its Turin plant, is presented: a space structured to meet the new assistance…
Read MoreTitan, new site and new products
Titan Italia looks to the future by also renewing its website. The company that produces wheels, tires and components also for agricultural machinery has therefore decided to focus even more on digital. On the occasion of the German Agritechnica era held in Hanover last November, the Titan group proposed its new rims for “Lw” series tractors, characterized by a profile geometry designed to facilitate tire mounting operations using up to 30 percent approximately less than the pressure normally needed to fit a tire onto the rim. This is thanks to…
Read MoreTitan Group investments, one million circles per year
The investment plan launched in 2022 by Titan and then launched in 2023 is proceeding at a rapid pace to increase the production capacity of all European sites and reduce the environmental impact of the processes. After having developed a second profiling line in the Italian plant in Finale Emilia to produce medium range rims, those with diameters up to 42 inches and widths up to 23 inches, states engineer Paolo Bertoglio, general manager Operation of Titan Italia, the group has just approved another important investment which will lead to…
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