Category: Highlights

Audi A5, advanced electronics

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The electric car market has struggled to take off, leading to a reshaping of long-term strategies among major automakers. Audi, though yet to officially revise its goal of an all-electric lineup by 2033, has broadened its hybrid offerings. As stated by Audi’s CEO Gernot Doller, “the transition will take longer than expected.” The first step in this direction is the new “A5” series, clearly delineating the divide between electric and combustion engine models. The new model unites the former “A4” and “A5” under a single name, Audi “A5,” following Audi’s…

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Ducati “V2” twin-Cylinder: the heir to the throne

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Exactly two years after it was anticipated in December 2022, when Ducati Corse CEO Claudio Domenicali announced that V-twin engines would continue to thrive at Borgo Panigale, the new “V2” made its debut at EICMA 2024. This engine is designed to power the mid-range models of the Emilia-based brand. Given the configuration’s deep connection to Ducati’s history and tradition, the brand’s engineers worked extensively to create an innovative unit, particularly from a structural and technical standpoint. The result is a 90-degree V-twin architecture boasting unprecedented standards of lightness and compactness…

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With the “V3” engine, Honda astonishes once again

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In 2010, Honda introduced the “DCT” (Dual Clutch Transmission), adapted from the automotive world, ushering in a technological evolution poised to replace mechanical gearboxes with robotic systems. With “DCT,” Honda solidified its image as a technically leading brand in the motorcycle world. However, since then, the company had not followed up with high-level innovative proposals comparable to the groundbreaking “DCT.” Now, Honda returns to its roots and regains a technological leadership position with the launch of a supercharged “V3” engine featuring an electrically powered centrifugal compressor, a technology matured through…

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Powerpack Yanmar, ready for anything

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The Yanmar four-cylinder “4Tn101” is not a brand-new product, having been on the market for some time. However, it remains one of the most reliable and versatile engines available, a characteristic reinforced during Eima with the introduction of a “high output” powerpack configuration, calibrated to deliver 105 kilowatts of power (143 horsepower). This addition will expand Yanmar Italia’s commercial offering. Compact in size and thoroughly tested in terms of its thermal group, the engine is presented as a powerpack complete with all necessary accessories and services for operation—an autonomous energy…

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Cummins multifuel solutions, across the board

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Cummins‘ engine offerings are highly pragmatic. At Eima International, the company showcased only engines currently in production, selecting from its extensive product lines the units best suited to represent the development trends embraced to meet the current market needs of agricultural machinery. These trends address performance and sustainability—key themes for the American brand at all its trade fair appearances—promoted through a multifuel approach centered on the development of modular engine platforms capable of accommodating a wide variety of fuels without major alterations to engine layouts. This design philosophy, defined as…

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Last Issue | Macchine Motori 88

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The new issue of Macchine Motori focuses on the innovations exhibited in three exhibitions: Eicma 2024, Eima 2024 and the Genoa Boat Show. The cover story is dedicated to the new Honda “V3”. The Japanese company, in particular, amazed the entire motorcycle sector by presenting at Eicma 2024 the prototype of a new three-cylinder 75 degree V-shaped engine supercharged with an electrically operated and piloted compressor. Also at Eicma 2024, Ducati exhibited the new “V2” twin-cylinder engine which is proposed as a further structural and technological expression of this engine architecture. In the luxury…

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From the engine to the motorcycle

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After introducing its first hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine in 2022, Kawasaki has now moved on to road and track testing. The engine, derived from the supercharged unit powering the “Ninja H2 Supercharged” model, has been installed on a modified version of the same bike, renamed for the occasion as the “Ninja H2 HySe.” The motorcycle made its public debut during the Suzuka 8 Hours race. What stands out are the large rear side panniers, which house the hydrogen cylinders and the associated storage system—a setup that is obviously not market-ready…

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Airbus “A321 Xlr”, 11 hours non-stop

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The Revolution in Civil Aviation Is called Airbus “A321XLR”. The revolution in civil aviation is called the “A321XLR,” with the final letters “XLR” standing for “Extra Long Range,” highlighting the operational frontiers reached by the new Airbus A321. These aircraft can cover long-range intercontinental routes thanks to a nearly 35% improvement in range compared to the A321Neo models and an 18% increase over the A321LR models from which they are derived. The A321XLR boasts a range of 4,700 nautical miles, or over 8,700 kilometers, enabling nonstop connections on intercontinental routes…

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Ducati “Panigale V4”, true to itself

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The Panigale V4 was introduced with the ambition of pushing the boundaries of road-legal superbikes, drawing from the championship-winning Superbike series for two consecutive years. While adapting to Euro 5+ regulations, Ducati re-engineered the bike from the ground up, improving the design, technical features, and riding ergonomics. The result is a comprehensive update aimed at providing riders with sensations similar to those of professional racers on track, combined with the comfort and safety now essential for road motorcycles. This was achieved through advanced electronic systems and MotoGP-derived technologies, all in…

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“S-A2” by Supernal, the electric aircraft of the future

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It’s called the “S-A2,” and for now, it’s just a concept—a concrete vision of what a future eVTOL aircraft might look like, designed to operate in urban areas as a new mobility solution. Developed by Supernal, part of Hyundai Motor Group, the aircraft can carry one pilot and four passengers, reaching a maximum speed of 190 km/h at an altitude of over 450 meters. This height is sufficient for urban operations worldwide, considering that currently, only 23 skyscrapers exceed 450 meters, and aside from Central Park Tower and One World…

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