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Portuguese Silicon Valley is born in Matosinhos

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The Fuse Valley Project in Matosinhos is a partnership between Farfetch and the Castro Group.

The Fiusa Valley promises to be Portugal’s Silicon Valley in Matosinhos at an innovative venture by Farfetch and the Castro Group that even left Economy Minister Pedro Siza Vieira “amazed”. The opening is scheduled for 2025 and is expected to create 7,000 jobs.

The Valley of the Fuse Project was presented in Matosinhos at a ceremony attended by the Minister of Economy.

The future is worth technology, or Silicon Valley Portugalas described, will have offices to house various companies, a hotel, apartments, catering, retail, gym and spa, and green spaces.

In addition, he will have open-air amphitheater conduct lectures, master classes and art exhibitions.

Bet on sustainable mobilityThere will also be charging points for electric vehicles and stations with bicycles and electric scooters for use around the perimeter of the development.

The initiative is the result of a technology partnership. Farfetch, the platform that leads the global online trade in fashion luxury, with a Braga-based company Castro Group which works in the construction and real estate market.

The “Valley of Fuse” will host future global Farfetch campus it will also house a nursery for the children of the company’s employees, as well as a health academy with rooms for exercise, yoga and meditation.

“A revolutionary project for the national economy”

This is a project with “Inspirational and exemplary vision”, as suggested by the Minister of Economy himself, as statements Siza Vieira even said he was “amazed at her potential.”

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Mayor of Matosinhos Luis Salgueiro, who was also present at the presentation ceremony of the project, also notes Eco that “the prospect is that they will be created. 7 thousand new jobsespecially in the digital realm. “

“This project is something revolutionary for the national economy and for Matosinhos, this is a strategic investment, ”emphasized Luisa Salgueiro.

“Smart city”

“Innovation, sustainability and wellbeing” are the guiding principles for the development of the Valley of Fuses, as Eco, Farfetch CEO Jose Neves emphasized, «The most sustainable project in Portugal and one of the most sustainable in Europe ”.

“Apart from offices, we were delighted to have a plan that included other companies and other organizations — commercial or not. It is also a hotel, because today companies are mobile. The idea is that the project open to the community the region, but also for the business community, ”says Jose Neves.

Castro Group CEO Paulo Castro notes that the idea create a smart cityor, in this case, a smart valley, ”Eco said in a statement.

“We aim to build a total of 24 buildings, 14 of which we expect to be completed by 2025. Of these, seven are for Farfetch premises, while the rest are promoted by the group, including the hotel, ”says Paulo Castro.

Project signed Danish architect Bjarke Ingels It is expected that 80% of open spaces will be completely open to the community.

Susana Valente, ZAP //

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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.

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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.

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

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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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