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Ces 2025, Las Vegas, the capital of innovation

6 March 20256 March 2025 Redazione

From January 7th to 11th, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), an international trade fair for electronics, robotics, and mobility, was held in Las Vegas. Artificial intelligence software took center stage, now integrated even into the most basic household appliances and serving as the foundation for innovations in the agricultural sector. As expected, Ces 2025 in Las Vegas, held from January 7th to 11th, was literally dominated by artificial intelligence programs. This technology has even been introduced into the most basic household appliances, transforming them into reliable and efficient home robots…

Four-cylinder high-power engines

28 February 202528 February 2025 Redazione

The domestic market for medium to high-power tractors is witnessing a growing trend of machines with over 150 horsepower being increasingly equipped with four-cylinder engines instead of more segmented units. In these pages an overview of the most commonly used four-cylinder engines in agriculture and those available for Oem applications.

Five-litre 4 cylinder engines at the service of agriculture

10 February 202511 February 2025 Redazione

The four-cylinder, five-liter “Dx5” series units from Hyundai Infracore made their debut at Eima, and therefore in the agricultural mechanization segment. A new entry that reconfirms the growth trend in the power supplied by the 4-cylinder engines used in the tractor sector and which aligns the Korean company with the proposals already in place by Agco Power, Kubota and Volvo Penta One of the most intriguing developments in the engine sector at Eima was the unveiling of Hyundai Infracore’s new four- and six-cylinder engines, covering a power range between 200…

One Thousand Horsepower in Extreme Conditions

22 January 202522 January 2025 furiooldani

FPT Industrial has reaffirmed its position as a key player at the Dakar 2025, the 47th edition of the world’s toughest rally raid, claiming nine of the top ten positions in the final standings thanks to a CURSOR 13 engine designed to deliver one thousand horsepower and ensure outstanding performance in extreme conditions. At Dakar 2025, Iveco vehicles powered by FPT Industrial’s Cursor 13 engine swept the podium and secured nine of the top ten spots in the Truck category. As the Exclusive Technical Partner, FPT Industrial supported the de…

Audi A5, advanced electronics

15 January 202515 January 2025 Redazione

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…

Ducati V2 twin-Cylinder: the heir to the throne

13 January 202530 January 2025 Redazione

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…

With the V3 engine, Honda astonishes once again

10 January 202530 January 2025 Redazione

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…

Powerpack Yanmar, ready for anything

16 December 202413 December 2024 Redazione

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…

Cummins multifuel solutions, across the board

10 December 20249 December 2024 Redazione

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…

From the engine to the motorcycle

28 November 202428 November 2024 furiooldani

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…