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Lamborghini “V8”, new automotive engines

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The code name “Project 634”, an acronym that should remain in vogue until August, when Lamborghini will present the super sports car heir to the “Huracan“. According to rumors, the official name of the car should be “Temeraria”, information not confirmed but not denied by the Bolognese company. What is certain, however, is that it will be the second Lamborghini super sports car belonging to the “HPEV” range, “High Performance Electri ed Vehicle”, and as such it will be equipped with a four-litre twin-turbo and hybrid “V8” engine that the…

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Photovoltaic, there is no certainty about the future

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Electricity produced from renewable sources and in particular from photovoltaics is creating quite a few problems in the countries that have invested more than others in the topic. In Germany, global production capacity in 2023 would have stood at 456 terawatt hours and of these, according to the German Federal Network Agency “Bundesnetzagentur”, 55 percent, approximately 251 terawatt hours, would have been covered by renewable energy sources. Wind power contributed to this result with 31 percent, photovoltaic with approximately 12 percent and biomass production with the remaining 12 percent. However,…

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Fpt “Xc13” engine brake, high performance and efficiency

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On the occasion of the presentation of the new “teardown area” Fpt Industrial took the opportunity to take stock of the latest product innovations and the most recent applied technologies. Protagonist among the “Xc13” thermal engines, the first unit that the brand has designed on the basis of new development objectives in terms of efficiency, application flexibility and power supply. Ranging between diesel, natural gas and hydrogen versions. Among the various technologies implemented on the unit, the engine braking system stands out, specific for heavy-duty applications. “High performance engine brake”,…

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Copper shortage, the problems never end

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According to a study advanced by Adam Simon, a researcher at the Earth and Environment faculty of the University of Michigan, in the United States, a traditional Honda “Accord”, i.e. driven by an internal combustion engine, requires approximately 18 kilos of copper. The same car, if powered by electricity, requires around 90 kilos of copper. About five times more. The use of copper is also constantly growing in all industrial sectors and this is creating quite a few supply problems as, again according to Adam Simon’s study, since 2018 the…

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Ferrari “12 Cylinders”, 830 horsepower maximum power

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There is an inextricable link between Ferrari and 12-cylinder engines. The V12 mechanical architecture represents the founding act of the Maranello company and has symbolized its motoring DNA for 77 years. Precisely for this reason, “12Cilindri” today becomes the name of a new two-seater sedan created to pay homage to the history of the Cavallino, giving the fashions and trends currently in vogue in the super sports car segment. Contrary to what is proposed by all the most prestigious brands, Ferrari has deliberately avoided any form of electrification to maintain…

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More sustainable sea transport

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According to the International Maritime Organization, in recent years the global maritime industry has improved its carbon footprint but the sector’s total greenhouse gas emissions are 90 percent higher than in 2008, so much so that last January in Europe the Emissions trading system “ETS” has also been applied to maritime transport. According to the Organization, it is necessary to have low-emission energy sources capable of providing at least five percent of the energy used by ships by 2030 and this is because the sector is continuously expanding and it…

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Man Truck & Bus launches hydrogen-powered trucks

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Man Truck & Bus has officially confirmed the market launch of an initial limited series of 200 trucks with hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines. These units will be operational in 2025 in Europe with select customers in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Iceland. The new vehicles, named MAN “hTgx,” will be equipped for heavy-duty transport. The combustion engine, the “H45,” was first introduced at recent industrial and off-highway exhibitions. The engine is derived from the “D38” diesel engine and is capable of delivering up to 520 horsepower. The vehicles will be…

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Studies on hydrovoltaic

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It is called hydrovoltaic and is based on the ability to produce electricity by exploiting the interaction of water with specific nanostructured materials. Working on this front is the Polytechnic School of Lausanne in Switzerland. The flows of fluids and ions due to water evaporation can generate electrostatic charges by interacting with a hexagonal network of silicon nanopillars, spaced in such a way as to create microchannels for the passage of water vapor. In laboratory tests, a power density of eight microwatts per square centimeter was measured using a low-concentration…

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Bmw automatic clutch: one less lever, one more button

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BMW has developed a new version of its gear shift assistance system, “Motorrad Shift Assistant Pro,” which completely eliminates the need to use the clutch lever to change gears. Renamed “Automated Shift Assistant,” the system is expected to be available this year. Slowly but surely, automatic transmissions are becoming prevalent in the motorcycle world. With the rise of scooters, even the most die-hard bikers have begun to appreciate the ability to change gears without using the clutch, while motards have started to value the true automatic transmission. This allows them…

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Igus “Rcyl,” the first urban bike made with 90% recycled materials

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The “Rcyl” bicycle, designed and manufactured by Igus, a German company specializing in the production of high-performance plastic components, is now in production and on sale for around 1,200 euros. Active for some time in various industrial sectors as a component supplier, the company decided in 2022 to launch the “Igus-Bike” project, aimed at creating a bicycle made with the highest possible percentage of recycled plastic. After two years of development, the project has taken shape, resulting in a product that is 50 percent constructed from plastic derived from recycled…

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