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Martifer profits quadrupled in semester – industry

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The Martifer Group, which generates more than 80% of its turnover in foreign markets, has a robust order book of up to 512 million euros, mainly in the field of steel structures and the naval industry, of which 23% will be fulfilled this year, and the remaining 77% in subsequent years.

A positive outlook for the Oliveira de Frades-headquartered group, which ended the first half of this year with a profit of € 5.8 million, nearly four times the net result of € 1.5 million for that year. same period last year, according to the communique. sent to the Brazilian Securities Market Commission (CMVM) this Thursday 26 Aug.

EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) nearly doubled to € 12.6 million compared to last year, “with EBITDA in all operating segments positive,” said the company led by Pedro Duarte.

After a return to positive equity at the end of 2020, for the first time in five years, the figure was € 11.5 million at the end of June last year, with capital attributable to the group at € 12.8 million.

Meanwhile, Martifer continues to reduce its debt, with total debt falling by six million euros compared to December 2020 to 114 million euros, and net debt falling from three million to 73 million euros.

Operating profit reached € 125.3 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of € 14.1 million over the same period last year.

By business line, steel construction contributed 67 million euros to total sales, followed by the shipbuilding industry with 52.5 million euros and the renewable energy segment with 6.6 million euros.

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Reinforce export profile in metal structures and build a new dock in the West Sea.

“Having achieved the goal of economic and financial sustainability,” the group, controlled by brothers Carlos and Jorge Martins, “intends to solidify the trajectory of recent years through strategic, clear and objective positioning of the business unit,” says Martifer.

In the core business of metal construction, the strategy includes “seeking opportunities in line with the aim of strengthening the group’s export profile, increasing industrial capacity in Portugal for foreign markets where Martifer is present”.

In addition to “strengthening industrial equipment maintenance activities”, the naval industry intends to “invest in a new dock” at the West Sea shipyards in Viana do Castelo worth € 18 million, “strengthening the weight of this. unit of business in the turnover of the group ”.

In the energy segment, he promises to “stimulate the development of renewable businesses through asset rotation or exploit the opportunities of wind and solar projects, and continue to build on the successes achieved, in particular in wind and solar energy auctions in Poland,” and also because, “paying tribute to the DNA groups, look for opportunities, in particular in the energy sector, in line with the challenges of the energy transition and the goals of decarbonizing the economy. “

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Everything has been delivered. 10 Bugatti Centodieci are already in the hands of the owners

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Everything has been delivered.  10 Bugatti Centodieci are already in the hands of the owners

OAll Bugatti Centodieci have been delivered, the Molsheim-based brand said on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo received the number 07 in October this year. and Bugatti has now revealed that the latest unit – #10 – is already in the possession of its owner.

“The Centodieci combines all the values ​​of the Bugatti brand in an extraordinary package: rarity, innovation, heritage, craftsmanship and unrivaled performance. The production batch of 10 units was so in demand by our customers that it was sold before the Centodieci. was even officially presented,” said Christophe Piochon, president of Bugatti.

This latest example is finished in Quartz White with carbon fiber trim on the bottom and matte grilles. The brake calipers are painted in Light Blue Sport, as is the logo on the rear that refers to the EB110, the iconic Bugatti model that inspired this Centodieci. Inside, the predominant color is also blue, as you can see in the images above.

This block is powered by the same block as the other nine instances. The 8.0-liter W16 with four turbines is capable of developing 1600 hp. In terms of performance, this allows the Centodieci to hit 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 380 km/h.

Recall that each unit costs the owners eight million euros before taxes.

Read also: We already know when the Bugatti Centodieci fell into the hands of Ronaldo.

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The first Dacia hybrid. “The cheapest hybrid family on the market”

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The first Dacia hybrid.  "The cheapest hybrid family on the market"

BUT Dacia revealed this Monday that the hybrid engine has been available since March on the Jogger, the Romanian brand’s model known to be available with a seven-seat variant.

The Jogger Hybrid 140, Dacia’s first hybrid, will hit dealerships in March, but customers can expect and order it as early as January.

The price has been revealed by Dacia and since it’s only available in the seven-seater SL Extreme, it starts at €28,800. The brand claims it is “the most affordable hybrid family car on the market.”

Available in six existing colors to celebrate the launch of this hybrid, there will be a slate gray version, as you can see in the images above.

Equipped with a 1.6 liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 90 hp, the Jogger is also powered by two electric motors (a 50 hp engine and a high-voltage starter-generator). The total power is 140 horsepower. The electric transmission is automatic, four-speed, connected to an internal combustion engine, and two speeds are connected to an electric motor. This combined technology was possible, according to Dacia, only due to the lack of clutch.

Combined with the energy recovery levels of the 1.2kWh (230V) battery pack and the efficiency of the automatic transmission, regenerative braking delivers all-electric traction on 80% of urban journeys and saves up to 40% of fuel compared to a combustion engine vehicle.

Read also: Dual-fuel Dacia Jogger Eco-G. We tried 5 seater and LPG…

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See how Tesla tests its electric Semi truck in the worst-case scenarios

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Tesla Semi camião elétrico testes

Tesla has finally been able to bring its long-awaited Semi to market. This electric truck promises to revolutionize transportation and bring all the unique characteristics of this type of electric vehicle to this class of vehicles.

Now that the first units have been delivered, there is hope that they will finally be mass-produced and reach more transport companies. With so many promises to be kept, a new video is now emerging showing Tesla testing its Semi truck under worst-case scenarios.


Tesla Semi is already on the market

Like all Tesla electric vehicles, Semi follows the same line of creating a unique design associated with a platform with the most modern technology available. The proof is in what was presented to the public and surprised most people.

To prove the quality of this new proposal, Tesla published in your LinkedIn account new video. In it, he reveals some of the testing he's done to determine the strength and quality of the Semi's design and its (potential) durability.

Tests to prove its durability

It has been revealed that the Tesla electric truck is subjected to numerous tests and its application in the worst scenarios that drivers may face. It doesn't stop at the ruggedness of the Semi's designs, but goes further and focuses on the motors and batteries themselves.

This is the proof that many have been waiting for to ensure that this new proposal is not limited to a lot of autonomy. Its resistance is great and will provide greater durability, further enhancing the Semi's value and performance.

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high quality electric truck

Tesla has already showcased the Semi's quality with a video showing its truck driving roughly 500 miles on just one charge. The big news here is that he managed to make this long journey with a maximum load of about 37 tons.

Now Tesla remains to widely place the Semi on the market. At the moment, only a few companies have access to this new product, with a very long list of pending deliveries, who want to start mass-using this electric truck offering.

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