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"There is no doubt that Ape 50 is the world's smallest and most generous commercial vehicle. It is also the 'youngest', in that it can be driven with the Italian provisional licence from the age of 14. With an engine displacement of just 50 cc, “the Apino”, born in 1969, quickly became an inseparable work companion, thanks to a load capacity that seems incredible given its reduced dimensions, which in turn allow it to pass along even the narrowest of streets. Having always kept up with the times - 1994 saw the launch of the first version of the Ape 50 Cross, designed for youngsters who used the Ape as an alternative to two-wheeled transportation - today “the Apino” gets a brand-new look, with an innovative 50 cc two stroke engine complete with cut off system, secondary air and expansion chamber, able to respect the strict Euro 4 emissions standard without sacrificing performance. In addition to the new Euro 4 engine, it boasts a number of technical and design updates that highlight the practicality and versatility of Ape 50, for a look that is both “fresh” and appealing. On the technical front, the main update regards the braking system, with a new combined hydraulic system (front-rear) with pedal control, for increased comfort and safety while driving. Inside, the instrument panel has been fully updated in terms of its design and position and now features a fuel level indicator as well as a fuel reserve light, while the graphics are both more appealing and easier to read."
The world's oldest automated teller machine, or ATM, was coated in gold to celebrate 50 years since its introduction in London on Tuesday. Red carpet and stanchions were also placed in front of the machine. Before the introduction of the first ATM on June 27, 1967, outside a Barclay's Bank depository in Enfield, north London, people were forced to wait in line at the bank to withdraw cash. The ATM was surely a major technological advancement at the time and greatly improved economic conditions.
Chile is suffering the worst wildfire outbreak to hit the South American country in over 50 years. Three firefighters were killed and another three were injured as emergency services continued to tackle numerous wildfires that have been devastating central and southern Chile. Around 130,000 hectares of forest and grassland have been burnt to the ground in some 46 wildfires raging between the regions of O'Higgins and Los Lagos. A state of emergency has been declared and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has canceled her presidential commitments to deal with the situation. With the assistance of dozens of aircrafts, firefighters have brought hundreds of fires under control over the last few days. While wildfires are not uncommon in this area, this summer has the potential to be especially dangerous due to a long drought.
Global immunisation efforts have saved at least 154 million lives in the past 50 years, according to a World Health Organization study -- the equivalent of six lives saved "every minute", declares WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during a press statement in Geneva. SOUNDBITE
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says world must "demand hostages be freed immediately, unconditionally" during a briefing to international press in the Defence Ministry HQ in Tel Aviv. SOUNDBITE
CALTY Design Research, the American outpost of Toyota’s global design network, is celebrating five decades of groundbreaking design and innovation. The first major automotive design studio on the west coast, CALTY created everything from the 1978 Toyota Celica to the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, and countless concepts and production vehicles in between.
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