“Frontera” returns, the historic name of the automotive industry which was the successful protagonist of the market between 1991 and 2003. It’s a shame, however, that Opel has decided to distort its legacy, delegating the comeback of an acronym synonymous with off-road vehicles to a crossover that has nothing to do with what to share with the original version. The choice, perhaps the result of the desire to resort to emotional names from the past to relaunch sales or the result of Opel’s entry into a universe, Stellantis, which had…
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Jeep by Mopar
Every year in the state of Utah, particularly in the town of Moab, one of the most important off-road enthusiasts’ gatherings takes place, an event that attracts thousands of cars, each more or less elaborately modified depending on their intended uses, as well as the owners’ economic means and fantasies. These modifications have over time turned the gathering into a sort of tuning showcase, featuring the top brands in the industry. Among these is Mopar, a brand belonging to the Stellantis group, especially under the Jeep brand, which has been…
Read MoreCes 2024, near future preview
On January 9th of this year, the 2024 edition of CES, the consumer electronics trade show that has become a showcase for new technologies, was held in Las Vegas, United States. The absolute protagonist was artificial intelligence. In these pages, a summary of the two themes proposed on-site and most debated, which will surely impact the world of transportation as well: hydrogen and human-machine interface software. Following are the most interesting products from a design perspective. Since in most cases these are concepts and therefore feasibility studies, it is anticipated…
Read MoreAirbus “CityAirbus NextGen”, urban specialization
Under the influence of ecologically-driven initiatives aimed at improving the sustainability of urban mobility for both people and goods, the aeronautical sector is witnessing a diversification in air transport solutions and the development of a new generation of aircraft specialized in short-range travel. “Advanced Air Mobility” is the term coined for this new category of aircraft, although it’s somewhat misleading to define them as such, given their specialization in facilitating the movement of people and goods within large cities or areas with operational radii of just a few dozen kilometers.…
Read MoreSix-cylinder hydrogen-powered
Ferrari has unveiled a potential future for its propulsion solutions by patenting an innovative inverted six-cylinder hydrogen-powered combustion engine, supported by an electrically driven supercharging system.
Read MoreFpt power for the Fehmarn Belt
Twenty “F36” engines from FPT Industrial are providing power for the construction of the Fehmarn Belt, the world’s longest underwater tunnel.
Read MoreFpt Industrial and Longen Power have signed a new partnership
Fpt Industrial and Longen Power have signed a global partnership agreement for the export of engines compliant with various emission standards in different regions of the world, thus inaugurating a new phase of collaboration. Fang Tingwang, President of Longen Power, and Riccardo Pavani, Head of China Powertrain Commercial Operations, were present at the signing ceremony. The New Partnership The agreement stipulates that over the next three years, FPT Industrial will supply engines for Longen Power’s gensets, and both companies will collaborate to promote the use and development of power generators and industrial power…
Read MoreVertical takeoff with fuel cell
A Swiss start-up, Sirius Aviation, has recently unveiled the first vertical takeoff aircraft powered by a liquid hydrogen fuel cell, the ‘Sirius Jet.’ Supported in flight by 28 electrically driven ducted fans, it will be offered in both private jet and commercial versions.
Read MoreVolvo Trucks approaching 800 horsepower
Volvo Trucks approaching 800 horsepower positioning itself as the power leader in the heavy-duty segment with its D17 engine
Read MoreEurope loses know-how and China is grateful
Comparison between the decline of European industrialization in the motor sector and the rise of China, highlighting the loss of know-how and Chinese competitive growth.
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