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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Ford “Mustang Gtd Carbon”: limited edition
The 2025 “Gtd” version of Ford’s iconic “Mustang” was presented in a limited edition mid-last year, but deliveries have yet to begin, as they are expected between the end of this year and the beginning of 2025. This supercar is decidedly testosterone-fueled, a term justified by its strong technical and aesthetic content aimed at combining racing car performance with street muscle car design. For instance, the main design constraint given by Ford to its engineers when they started developing the “Mustang Gtd” was to create a car capable of lapping…
Read MoreAudi “S3” model year 2024
In an increasingly globalized automotive market where manufacturers seem almost exclusively focused on electrification processes, Audi reminds the entire industry that cars are also about passion and driving pleasure. This reminder comes with the restyling intervention that the German brand has decided to apply to the “A3” series, refreshed in both exterior and interior design details, along with the announcement of the revamped “S3” sports version. In this case, however, calling it a restyling is quite an understatement, as the Ingolstadt brand has profoundly renewed one of the most appreciated…
Read MoreJeep by Mopar
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…
Read MoreCes 2024, near future preview
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…
Read MoreAirbus “CityAirbus NextGen”, urban specialization
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.…
Read MoreFpt Industrial and Longen Power have signed a new partnership
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…
Read MoreEurope loses know-how and China is grateful
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.
Read MoreBmw, Continental, and DeepDrive united for electric vehicles.
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…
Read MoreFour-cylinder high-power engines
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.
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