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China is near, Europe is not

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Editoriale di Furio Oldani – Macchine Motori 86 After nine months of investigations, on June 12th, the European Commission acknowledged the substantial subsidies that the Chinese government grants to its electric vehicle manufacturers, genuine gifts that allow brands from the Celestial Empire to sell in Europe below production cost. Hence the decision to impose additional tariffs ranging between approximately 17 and 38 percent on top of the existing ten percent. This measure would take effect on July 4th, and since today is June 18th, it is currently unclear whether it…

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Cummins “X15” engine: 700 horsepower

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522 kilowatts of power, equivalent to just under 710 horsepower, and torque reaching 3200 newton-meters. With such performance, Cummins presented the new version of its 15-liter displacement “Next Gen X15” units at the largest French construction fair, Intermat, last April. These engines were developed to meet off-highway applications by implementing the latest technologies developed by Cummins and realized on the “Helm” platform. This solution allows different cylinder heads and fuel systems to be associated with a single engine block, structuring the engine to accommodate different types of fuel. From diesel…

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New traffic laws: not just fines

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The approval by the Chamber of Deputies of the law decree concerning the new traffic laws has introduced the “short” suspension of driving licenses in Italy. Anyone with fewer than twenty points on their license who commits one of the 23 violations specified in Article 218-ter of the decree will have their license confiscated immediately upon the infraction being contested. The suspension period will range from seven to 30 days, depending on the infraction and the remaining points. A permit allowing three hours of driving per day may be issued…

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Musk will present the robotaxi

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Not content with just hypothesizing the possibility of transporting a million Earthlings to Mars within twenty years, and suggesting that it will be governments themselves sending us there, Elon Musk, the eclectic and visionary owner of the Tesla brand, has also announced the launch of his first robotaxi for next August eighth. The design is expected to be similar to that proposed by the “CyberTruck” pickup, while the platform will be next-generation, the same on which “Model 2” should also be based. The conditional is necessary since there are conflicting…

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Ces 2024, near future preview

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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…

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Airbus “CityAirbus NextGen”, urban specialization

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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.…

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Fpt Industrial and Longen Power have signed a new partnership

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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…

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Dacia “Duster” m.y. 2024: third generation

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Among the most successful SUVs, the Dacia “Dunster” has been produced in over two million and 200 thousand units in just 14 years, with 300 thousand sold in Italy alone. Therefore, it’s a global success, achieved through a design strategy aimed at achieving the best possible quality/price ratio without sacrificing content and technology, a goal reaffirmed by the third generation of the vehicle presented at the end of 2023. True to its image but modernized in design and developed on the basis of the “Cmf-B” platform also adopted by other…

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Interstellar “Cosmos”, innovation “Made in Japan”

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Founded in 2005 by a diverse group of aerospace engineers, writers, and volunteers, Interstellar Technologies is a Japanese company established in 2019 and located on the island of Hokkaido. It was the first to launch a private carrier rocket capable of reaching space, a milestone achieved in 2021 and repeated twice thereafter. Now advancing further, the company focuses on developing new technologies to accelerate human activities in space, with a keen eye on environmental considerations. Among the most intriguing research areas is propulsion systems, with the “Cosmos” project standing out.…

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