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New traffic laws: not just fines

11 June 202411 June 2024 Redazione

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…

Jeep by Mopar

15 May 202415 May 2024 Redazione

Every year in the state of Utah, particularly in the town of Moab, one of the most important off-road enthusiasts’ gatherings takes place, an event that attracts thousands of cars, each more or less elaborately modified depending on their intended uses, as well as the owners’ economic means and fantasies. These modifications have over time turned the gathering into a sort of tuning showcase, featuring the top brands in the industry. Among these is Mopar, a brand belonging to the Stellantis group, especially under the Jeep brand, which has been…

Musk will present the robotaxi

14 May 202414 May 2024 Redazione

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…

Ces 2024, near future preview

8 May 20248 May 2024 Redazione

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…

Airbus “CityAirbus NextGen”, urban specialization

4 May 20246 May 2024 Redazione

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.…

Fpt Industrial and Longen Power have signed a new partnership

30 April 202430 April 2024 Redazione

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…

Europe loses know-how and China is grateful

23 April 202423 April 2024 Redazione

Comparison between the decline of European industrialization in the motor sector and the rise of China, highlighting the loss of know-how and Chinese competitive growth.

Bmw, Continental, and DeepDrive united for electric vehicles.

19 February 202419 February 2024 Redazione

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…

Four-cylinder high-power engines

2 February 202424 April 2024 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.