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Alfa Romeo Tonale is compatible with blockchain technology
A novelty has appeared on the automotive market – the Alfa Romeo Tonale SUV, which supports the NFT technology. The Italian concern was the first in its segment to equip a car with such an innovation. NFT makes it possible to certify vehicles upon purchase. Moreover, data about the movement and condition of the vehicle will be stored with its help during the whole period of its operation.
Thanks to the blockchain-based digital certificate, the Tonale owner will be able to perform maintenance. However, the operating data will be recorded exclusively through an official Alfa Romeo representative.
The hybrid small SUV with NFT will go on sale in 2023, its release is the beginning of a new stage for the company, which involves the departure from the production of cars with internal combustion engines. By 2027 Alfa Romeo will produce only electric vehicles.
The standard model Tonale became available for purchase this year. It is based on the Jeep Compass platform and the crossover concept introduced in 2019. At the same time, the car also has unique features that are clearly visible in the exterior and interior design. The Tonale is equipped with a hybrid unit, which allows charging the battery from the mains, also models have gasoline and diesel engines. The car is 4.5 meters long and 1.8 meters wide. The suspension of the SUV in the basic version comes with amplitude-dependent shock absorbers, but an electronically controlled version with two adjustment modes is available.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale has an Integrated Brake system, which is considered a unique solution for cars of this class. The car’s bumper bears the trademark Trilobo detail, which has been an integral part of the company’s cars since 1900.
The cabin is equipped with a stylish dashboard with a diagonal of 12.3 inches and a multimedia screen on touch control with a size of 10.3 inches. The system supports Apple and Android interfaces, updates software over the air, and is equipped with an intelligent assistant with voice support. The interior is finished in genuine leather combined with alcantara with aluminum inserts.
The Tonale is the first car in the history of the Italian concern, which has the ability to charge from an electric network. The power of the electric SUV’s engine is 122 hp, battery capacity – is 15.5 kW-hours. In total, the output of the electric setup gives 275 hp. To develop a speed of 100 km/h the Tonale needs a little more than 6 seconds and a full battery charge takes 2.5 hours. Without the internal combustion engine, the SUV can travel 60-80 km.
For Europe, the car with a diesel engine will come with 130 horsepower and a capacity of 1.6 liters. For the US, the Tonale will be equipped with a gasoline engine with 260 horsepower and a capacity of 2 liters.