The Terzo Millennio is the Lamborghini of the future
Stepping into Lamborghini Boston on a brisk October morning, I was directed to Rich Geremia's office. Anticipation buzzed within me, expecting a day filled with intricate details, perhaps even more than I could handle. Taking a seat as instructed, Rich began to explain that Lamborghini was seeking a photographer in the area. Their mission? To capture CEO Stefano Domenicali signing a groundbreaking deal with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Their goal: to craft the Super Sports Car of the future. At that moment, my heart leaped and my hands shot up in excitement. Thrilled would be an understatement!
By this point, nothing could wipe the grin off my face. Arriving at the secret meet-up location, I found myself ushered into one of three sleek black SUVs, embarking on a journey to the institute. It felt like a scene from a movie, and I was sternly reminded not to divulge any conversation in the car, lest I breach the confidentiality of the contract. The occupants conversed in Italian, leaving me to engage in lively chatter with the video guy.
Upon our arrival, we converged in a room bustling with Lamborghini and MIT executives. It was the stage for the momentous signing and exchange of handshakes. Afterward, I retreated to another room, swiftly editing the photographs for an immediate press release. While I can't share those particular images, I do have this one capturing the CEO on the balcony.
Today, a year later, they unveiled what had been brewing in the lab: the Terzo Millennio. The design was nothing short of spectacular! As you peruse my photographs, you'll notice some incredibly unique features this vehicle boasts. MIT students and professors have been pioneering supercapacitors capable of capturing and releasing energy simultaneously. This innovative approach could revolutionize the way we power electric automobiles today. It hints at a future where lithium-ion batteries could be entirely replaced, as the car's body components and carbon fiber nanotubes recycle energy to propel the vehicle forward.
Indeed, proof that Lamborghini is not heading towards a fully electric future could be found in a distinct feature of the Terzo Millennio: an exhaust pipe of sorts visible behind the front wheel, glimpsed through the side gills. This detail suggests that Lamborghini is committed to retaining an engine, eschewing the path to full electrification.
Further confirmation was echoed by Stefano during the conference following the signing. He affirmed Lamborghini's enduring commitment to having an engine, ensuring that the brand will always maintain its unique combustion heritage, even as they embrace innovative technologies like the supercapacitors developed in collaboration with MIT.
