Category: Innovation

“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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Honda, long range with fuel cell

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The objective is clear. Expand the range of collaborations in the transport segment with the development of medium and large transport vehicles dedicated to the North American market. For this reason, at the main local exhibition dedicated to the theme, “Advanced Clean Transportation Expo”, held last May in California, Honda presented a Peterbilt tractor model “579 EV” modified to integrate three latest generation fuel cells “Cr-V Fcev”. In fact, a heavy-duty full electric based on a propulsion system whose marketing was in fact foreseen in the Japanese company’s plans to…

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Pagg Aspöck, new headquarters and new products

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230 million turnover in 2023, four production sites and eight branches around the world for a total of over one thousand and 400 employees. These, in short, are the credentials with which the Austrian group Aspöck Systems presents itself, having been involved in the lighting sector for towed vehicles and operating machines for over 45 years and today boasting a product catalog of over 160 pages within which it is practically impossible not to find the most suitable lighting system to equip any trailer or any industrial or agricultural machine.…

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Quantum engine

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“A quantum engine in the BCS-BEC transition.” This was the title of a study published last September in the academic journal “Nature.” The research was conducted by a team of Japanese and German researchers working within the Quantum Systems division of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology. The term “quantum engine” implies the development of a system capable of converting the energy associated with the quantum states of a group of atoms or subatomic particles into usable macroscopic work by altering their interaction modes. Understanding the meaning of this…

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Fpt “Xc13” engine brake, high performance and efficiency

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freno motore Ftp "Xc13"

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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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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Evolution of battery packs towards CTC

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Battery packs powering current electric vehicles have rapidly evolved over time, transitioning from “Ctm” (Cell to Module) configurations to “Ctp” (Cell to Pack) and “Ctb” (Cell to Body). The next step is the “Ctc” (Cell to Chassis) configurations. While battery manufacturers work to create groups with increasingly higher performance, car manufacturers are also looking in the same direction, seeking to directly integrate batteries into the chassis of their vehicles. It should be noted that a battery pack normally consists of multiple cells integrated into a single module. By combining multiple…

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Bmw, Continental, and DeepDrive united for electric vehicles.

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The electric motor is built by the German startup DeepDrive, a dual radial flow rotor available in power ratings of 18, 150, and 180 kilowatts. The first operates at 54 volts targeting light urban vehicles, while the other two operate at a voltage of 420 volts, aiming to equip vehicles for a broader range. The main feature of both units is their discoid and cylindrical shapes, which prompted BMW and Continental to consider the possibility of forming a strategic partnership with DeepDrive to develop a combined unit designed to be…

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