Category: Focus

Volkswagen full electric “Id.7 Tourer”, solution for a few

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A few years ago, when electric car models could be counted on one hand, operational range was a crucial design constraint in defining the technical and stylistic solutions for a new model. For station wagons, for instance, the focus was on creating space for substantial luggage without sacrificing sedan-like comfort in terms of performance and dimensions, excluding minivan or commercial vehicle configurations. Despite growing in size, especially in length, station wagons maintained a certain “restraint” in dimensions, making them suitable for urban use without requiring oversized parking spaces. It’s unclear…

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Hypercar Red Bull “Rb17”, like a Formula 1 car

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Officially unveiled in July at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Red Bull “RB17” is a track-only hypercar with enclosed wheels, boasting 1,200 horsepower and designed to offer private customers the driving thrill typically reserved for Formula 1 cars. From the track, for the track. This philosophy captures the design journey behind the Red Bull “RB17,” the first hypercar by the Austrian brand presented at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024, held in England from July 11 to 14. The “RB17” is crafted to bring the excitement of Formula…

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Suzuki marine, ready for use

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In 2019, the U.S. company Hyperfuel, based in Texas, began distributing a sustainable fuel for boating. Recently, Suzuki decided to conduct specific tests to certify its use in its outboard motors. The fuel itself is not a novelty; it has been on the market for several years. During this time, the producer, Hyperfuel, has worked hard to create an adequate distribution network. Establishing a network in a country that effectively covers half a continent is no easy task, especially when the product being distributed is a gasoline with an octane…

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Alpine’s debut in the full electric segment with Alpine “A290”

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Alpine, the performance brand of the Renault group, has made its debut in the full electric vehicle segment by leveraging the experience gained by its parent company with the Renault “5 E-Tech” to create its first compact sports car with zero emissions. This model is offered in two maximum power ratings of 220 and 180 horsepower equivalent. More than an original model, it is a sporty reinterpretation of an already electrified icon. For its entry into the full electric market, Alpine opted for a safe route, avoiding the risk of…

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Jcb marks the milestone of its millionth engine

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Jcb celebrates the production of its millionth engine. Engine production began in 2004 at the Jcb Power Systems factory in Foston, Derbyshire, and expanded to India in 2010 in Ballabgarh, Delhi, with the opening of a dedicated factory. From producing three engines a day 20 years ago, Jcb today produces around 500 a day, taking on a global role in the design, development and production of diesel engines, and is now a pioneer in the development of hydrogen combustion engines. Jcb’s goal Engines produced by Jcb Power Systems have played a vital role in…

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Mercury Marine, growing family

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Mercury Marine is rapidly expanding its product line of low-voltage, 48-volt electric outboards. Just 12 months ago, it launched its first model, the “Avator 7.5e,” but by last August, it had already introduced the “20e” and “35e” versions, whose names indicate, in decimal form, the wattage of power delivered to the propeller shaft. Now, the “Avator 75e” and “Avator 110e” models, also operating at low voltage, have joined the lineup. Like their predecessors, they are designed to power lightweight aluminum or fiberglass boats but are also suitable as maneuvering motors…

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Engines, with Texaco oil the action is predictive and proactive

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The replacement of engine oil is the first and most important form of maintenance that must be performed to ensure the full functionality of an agricultural or industrial machine. In fact, it is also a contractual obligation imposed by manufacturers to protect their equipment when covered by warranty. However, simple oil replacement, along with the replacement of filter cartridges, is merely a precautionary measure and provides no diagnostic value unless the operation is combined with periodic fluid analyses aimed at detecting the presence of solid or liquid compounds resulting from…

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A spaceship has landed with Xiaomi “Su7”

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Tokyo Motorcycle Show. Honda unveils its new “CB 750 Four,” and in an instant, the global motorcycle industry realizes it is technologically ten years behind the Japanese manufacturer. The bike’s features were indeed astonishing compared to the competition, so much so that the most popular phrase among journalists to describe it was, “a spaceship has landed.” Industry professionals, however, had a different opinion, deeming the new model “too advanced” and speculating that “it will never be produced.” In reality, the bike was already in production, and soon other “spaceships” followed,…

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Nissan & Honda, two is better

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Nissan Motor and Honda Motor have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding under which they will launch a feasibility study aimed at resulting in a strategic partnership in the fields of electrification and vehicle intelligence. The two manufacturers consider it essential to develop new environmental and electrification technologies as well as new software to accelerate the path towards carbon neutrality and the elimination of road accidents, an objective that can only be achieved by combining their strengths and exploring the possibility of achieve shared automotive software platforms, common…

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Full sails ahead with Michelin’s “Wisamo project”

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“It takes just 15 large container ships to release into the atmosphere the same amount of sulfur oxides as the entire global car fleet. This was written by Macchine Motori in issue 82, as part of an article highlighting the heavy impact that commercial maritime transport has on the total anthropogenic emissions. Of the total amount, energy production accounts for about 73.3%, cars for about 9%, and maritime transport for about 2%. The article concluded by reflecting on the fact that if large ships were powered by nuclear energy, as…

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