Annual inflation in September was 9.3%. announced this Thursday the National Institute of Statistics (INE), thus confirming the data received on September 30 in a rapid assessment. This is the maximum value of this indicator Since 1990 and which reflects an increase of 0.4 percentage points from the 8.9% annual inflation recorded in August.
This Thursday’s data confirms all the figures from two weeks ago and that threaten government forecast for 2022. The average variation over the last 12 months in Portugal is now 6%. The government had forecast that this figure would be at 7.4%, which is a risk target, even if annual inflation stops rising in the last quarter of the year, according to PÚBLICO. already explained.
In the case of Portugal, the change in energy prices even slowed down, as the PUBLIC emphasized, when preliminary data were published, which have now been confirmed. Prices rose by 22.2% (1.8% less than in August). However, other classes of goods continue to put strong pressure on the purchasing power of consumers whose wages are not keeping up with rising inflation in products such as food, clothing and footwear, and household supplies and appliances that are most in demand. the main contribution to the annual change in the consumer price index (IPC).
The most expensive clothes and shoes 23.8%
On a monthly basis, the change in the CPI was 1.2% compared to August, or 1.6% excluding unprocessed food and energy, INE emphasizes. This difference can be explained by the downward trend in fuel prices towards the end of summer.
In the month that marks the reopening of schools after the holidays and the return to work of thousands of families, the class that contributed the most to this monthly change was clothing and footwear, INE specifies, with a 23.8% change. “On the other hand, the class with the largest negative contribution to monthly fluctuations was transport, with a deviation of -1.2%,” he adds.
The dynamics of prices for children’s and baby clothes (+44.6%), women’s clothing (+31.7%) and men’s clothing (+22.7%) also reflected seasonal effects associated with the launch of new autumn-winter collections, admits INE.
In terms of falling prices, international flights (-20.18%) and organized holidays abroad (-18.04%) make the largest negative contribution.
Germans with more expensive energy 43%
In Germany, the statistical office also released final inflation data for September this Thursday, confirming an annual rate of 10%. For Germans, this is the highest figure since the reunification of Federal and East Germany, also 32 years ago.
agency says Are you ready that “the huge rise in energy prices is the main reason for such high inflation.” “However, we are also seeing a rise in the prices of many other products, especially foodstuffs,” emphasizes Georg Thiel, president of the German statistical office.
In September, energy prices in Germany were 43.9% higher than a year ago.
The end of some of the temporary measures Berlin has launched to support families is also already being felt, Thiel warns. In this case, we are talking about the end of the grace period for fuel and a single travel ticket, which expired on August 31.
For three months, Germans could ride public transport for a low fixed price of nine euros per month. This single ticket was valid for all local and regional bus and rail services. The exception was long-distance trains.
“These temporary measures of the second aid package led to a decrease in headline inflation between June and August,” Thiel guarantees.
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.
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.
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.
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.