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Pilots confront TAP over plane change on Luxembourg-Lisbon flight

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Pilots confront TAP over plane change on Luxembourg-Lisbon flight

Dand according to a communication to which Lusa had access, SPAC informed the carrier that it had received “information according to which on 31 July LIS – LUX – LIS had an equipment change from A321 to A320”.

According to the same document, SPAC mentioned that “on the section from Luxembourg to Lisbon, this change to a smaller aircraft made it impossible to carry all passengers and cargo, resulting in lost revenue and flight delays.”

According to SPAC, “this change of equipment was caused by a lack of crew,” adding that the passengers’ “discontent” was “visible and notorious.”

“Likewise, we are aware of the invitations made by the stopover service to pilots for off-duty departures,” reads the same note.

The pilots also say that in the recent past “the shipment of cargo in the cabin of at least one cargo flight has been canceled.”

“We would like to verify the accuracy of such information and, if confirmed, find out if and how the company intends to avoid similar situations in the future,” questioned SPAC.

When asked by Luz, TAP explained that his work “requires constant adjustments to optimize for many variables, including the expected occupancy of the aircraft, as well as the equipment and crews available.”

The airline also stressed that “although this was not the cause of the above episode, in terms of human resource management and appropriate flight allocation, TAP emphasizes that due to the pandemic – long-term preventive isolation and vaccination is in progress. making it impossible to fly within 48 hours of vaccination, the number of unplanned absences increased, which affected operations, and TAP tried to meet this challenge as efficiently as possible. ”

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On July 17, the TAP pilots, at a meeting convened by the SPAC, decided not to accept flights during breaks and vacations, voting overwhelmingly in favor of the union proposal in this regard.

The company’s meeting, convened by SPAC, was intended to discuss the announced collective layoff of 35 professionals and decide whether to take vacations and weekends.

In a notice sent to members, to which Lusa had access, the union explained that “at the explicit and urgent request of the SPAC management and in view of the particular importance of the work moment” that is taking place, the Chairman of the General Meeting has called a meeting of TAP Air Portugal pilots.

SPAC urged members not to fly during breaks and vacations and not “agree to any activity that is not planned” in order to fight TAP’s collective firing.

Nonetheless, unions representing the company’s employees will be pushing forward lawsuits to halt the company’s collective layoffs, which the company began on Monday and encompasses 124 workers, several structures announced.

TAP has begun the collective layoff of 124 workers, including 35 pilots, 28 flight attendants, 38 maintenance and engineering workers and 23 employees at headquarters.

Read also: Travel Agencies and TAP Management Meet to Increase Sales

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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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