Pilipinas Shell holds technology forum
PILIPINAS Shell Petroleum Corp. (PSPC) said the 2018 Shell Technology Forum saw representatives from the government, academe and various industries talk about developments in the business sector, as well as to “push for innovation and cooperation” among industry players.
The company said that among the products presented were the Shell Card, which aims to provide mobility solutions to fleet customers (such as roadside assistance) and the upcoming Shell Telematics, a GPS device for vehicles which collect data like performance reports, driver behavior, and fuel consumption.
Shell at the forum also highlighted its FuelSave Diesel with Dynaflex detergent technology, which a company official described as “designed to help provide better fuel economy, improve engine efficiency, and increase load pulling power when needed in heavy-duty diesel engines.”
Isuzu displays new jeepney in bus, truck show
ISUZU Philippines Corp. (IPC) said it displayed not only its lineup of “versatile cargo haulers,” but also its version of the modernized jeepney at the Philippines Bus & Truck Show 2018 held on July 13-15 in Pasay City.
IPC’s display included the Isuzu NMR C/C, QKR and EXZ trucks. But the company said highlighted was its jeepney “built to meet, if not exceed, the government’s standards and specifications for the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program.”
The Isuzu jeepney is based on the brand’s QKR77 cab-and-chassis platform. Its passenger compartment in the rear was designed and manufactured by three local companies specializing in building vehicle bodies. The jeepney’s passenger door is on the right side, facing the sidewalk, and its other features include panoramic windows and windshields, full-body insulation with GeneQ shield, automatic door closer, ECE-compliant head lamps, and provisions for persons with disabilities.
The jeepney is also fitted with LCD/LED monitors, electronic signage, fire extinguishers, GPS navigation system, a CCTV, dashboard and back-up cameras, and the BEEP automatic fare collection system.
Ferrari Portofino gets Red Dot design award
THE V8-powered Ferrari Portofino GT has received the Red Dot: Best of the Best award for its “ground-breaking design,” the car maker said in a statement. It noted this is the fourth consecutive year Ferrari has received the design award for one of its new models.
Ferrari described the Portofino as an “elegant and versatile convertible which features a retractable hard top together with class-leading performance and luggage space.”
The company noted the Portofino follows the “unmistakable design and ground-breaking technology” of the Ferrari 812 Superfast, which it said redefined the language of a front engine Ferrari, as well as the FXX-K Evo, which features an evolved aero package.
