Important Innovations Collection

All Terrain Wheelchair for Wounded Veterans                            Source:  Dean Kamen & Mobius Mobility Creation of Segway Inventor Dean Kamen New Hampshire based inventor Dean Kamen, famous for his Segway scooter, has created a new version of his iBOT personal mobility vehicle:  an all terrain wheelchair to provide mobility to wounded veterans. On this Memorial Day, he is engaged in a national bus tour to bring iBOT wheelchairs to Veterans Administration medical centers.  It's called the Operation Mobility Tour. Operation Mobility Tour The tour will make stops at 25 VA medical centers specializing in spinal cord injuries by the end of the summer.  50 wheelchairs are being donated to the medical centers: one for training and a second for a wounded veteran.  This effort is a partnership between the non-profit SoldiersStrong and Mobius Mobility, which is the company behind the iBOT. Highly Advanced Technology Unlike a standard wheelchair, iBOT uses highly advanced technologi

Upcoming Roadster with SpaceX Rocket Thruster Package Option Can Briefly Fly                                                       Source:  Tesla Source:  Tesla CEO Elon Musk & Flying Cars Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his Tesla Roadster, to be released in 2022, is a flying car when coupled with his SpaceX Rocket Thruster package option.  However, it flies for just a few seconds.  The SpaceX rocket thruster option package equips the electric sports car with ten, cold air, rocket thrusters strategically positioned around the vehicle.  The configuration enables the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1.1 seconds.  That level of acceleration is historic and a record breaker.  Musk says the speed sensation is similar to that of a hardcore roller coaster.  He says "it's safe but very intense and not wise for those with a medical condition." A Flying Tesla that's No Joke The fact that Musk has created a car that can briefly fly is ironic because he has traditionally jo

From Sweden, Candela Hydrofoil Speed Boat                                        Sweden's Candela Speed Boats Electric, No Waves, No Erosion in Venice  Sweden's Candela speed boats are an electric, no wave creation, no erosion, no emissions, electric different kind of boat.  They are being deployed in the historic Venice canals.  Historic parts of the city of Venice are in danger of sinking because of the "moto ondoso" effect of motorboats creating waves that erode and damage historical buildings.  The Candela speed boats creates no waves to erode or damage buildings or the coastline.  They operate on hydrofoils. Hopefully, they will make a strategic difference to preserve Venice. Significant New Technology Candela is a floating hydrofoil boat.  The hydrofoils on this watercraft act like underwater wings.  The wings lift the hull of the boat above the water and into the air.  They cut water friction by 80%.  The result is a boat that cruises at long distances, using e

Custom Car & Unique Picnic Vehicle                                                  Source:  Rolls Royce Rolls Royce "Boat Tail" Is a First Rolls Royce has created what it calls "the most refined picnic facility on Earth".  It's a convertible Rolls Royce with a unique rear deck, with panels that open up to reveal cocktail tables, refrigerators for champagne, compartments for glassware, china, silver and a parasol for the perfect picnic.  The one-of-a-kind, customized vehicle is called "Boat Tail" because the back of the car is shaped like a racing yacht. The unique vehicle took Rolls Royce four years to build for a wealthy, unnamed client. A Car That Breaks The Mold Rolls Royce says it is one of the "most remarkable cars ever in history....it's a masterpiece of art".  Nothing in the car is standard; everything about it breaks the mold. The entire design and manufacturing process are brand new.  It is also totally customized to the cli

Flying Car Ambulances                                            Source:  Urban Aeronautics Israel & USAF Developing Flying Car EMS Vehicles Israel and the US Air Force are separately developing flying cars to save lives.  Israel claims to have the first ever flying car ambulances in development.  Urban Aeronautics of Israel and Hatzolah Air of Queens, New York are partnering to develop a flying EMS ambulance vehicle.  It's called CityHawk and they expect to have it in operation within five years.  One of the most strategic applications for flying cars is to deploy first responders to accident scenes by flying them over traffic, gain access to difficult locations and get to the location more quickly to save lives. Plans for CityHawk CityHawk relies on hybrid propulsion and is designed for medical rescues particularly in urban areas.  It will be suited with a complete package of life support equipment.  It can support at least five people, including the pilot, two medical techni

Amphibious, All Terrain, All Electric Moscow Based Startup Green Scout Moscow based startup Green Scout has developed a fascinating, new electric amphibious vehicle.  It's a 6-wheel, electric, amphibious, all-terrain vehicle (ATV).  The vehicle has all-wheel drive with each wheel having power of 3 kW.  Land speeds are up to 70 km/h or 44 mph.  Water speeds are 3 mph. Final Touches The Green Scout team is making final modifications to the ATV.  It is powered by a lithium ion phosphate battery.  Green Scout, on their website, is looking for investors to help them finalize the ATV and start production.  Green Scout says they are willing to move the operation and the production to a location designated by their lead investors.  For a comprehensive look at the best futuristic travel vehicles, go to  https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B095XDNZVD&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_058852VF7S9S066A35J1

Futuristic  Cars, Planes, Boats & Other Travel Concepts Under Development                                                          Source:  Amazon  ASIN : B095XDNZVD Travel into the Future My latest book "Best Futuristic Travel Vehicles", now available on Amazon and Kindle, showcases the best in emerging cars, planes, boats and other travel vehicle concepts for your ride into the future. To take a look inside, go to  https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B095XDNZVD&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_JG5RRKXZNR19B0T7SWXP ... ...

Stunning, Electric Jet Going into Test Flights                                             Source:  Eviation's Alice Alice Invented & Developed by Israel's Eviation Alice is the world's first all-electric regional commuter aircraft, designed to make flying sustainable, affordable and quiet. Israel based Eviation, with US offices in Washington, is preparing to start a series of test flights on this very innovative, electric, luxury jet.  The e-plane can carry 9 passengers and a 2 person crew.  It has a range of 506 miles on a single charge on its huge 820 kWh battery pack.  Alice runs on three electric engines that power three variable pitch electric props in a push formation.  The electric engines and props are on the two wing tips and also on the tail of the plane, which is in a V formation.  The configuration is designed to accelerate air around the body of the plane to provide it extra lift. A Plane Named Alice Alice is no ordinary piece of new aviation technology. 

Reconfigurable With Passenger or Cargo Cabins `                                       Source:  Flexcraft Consortium Wings Fly Home On Their Own Portugal's Flexcraft electric flying car design has won the Gold Prize in the Transport category of the International Design Awards.  The technology and innovation tucked into the design of this modular vehicle are disruptive innovation. The vehicle is reconfigurable and capable of a variety of missions.  It can carry a passenger or cargo cabin and can be used for luxury transport, humanitarian cargo missions or medical evacuations. The cabin is connected to the wings for flight.  But after landing, the wings detach and the 3-wheeled cabin drives to its destination as an electric car.  The wings can fly themselves to a pre-programmed location, perhaps to pick up another cabin.  The cabin and the wings are designed to work together and independently. Automotive and Aviation Innovation Flexcraft is the creation of the Flexcraft Consortium, in

Tri-Wing, Greener Flying                                                                           Source:  SE Aeronautics SE Aeronautics SE200 Aircraft jet fuel emissions are among the top contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions and Climate change.  Now, from Alabama-based SE Aeronautics comes a tri-wing jumbo jet prototype, the SE 200, that cuts jet fuel consumption by 70% and reduces CO2 emissions by 80%.  The design and performance of this green flying prototype are radically different from other aircraft now in use. Super Efficient Passenger Jet The SE 200 is an ultra wide plane capable of carrying more than 264 passengers.  It is a tri-wing design with a double tail fin and two engines mounted on the rear of the plane.  It flies at subsonic speeds with a top speed of Mach .90 or 690 mph.  The projected range of the aircraft is 10,560 miles.  SE Aeronautics calls it a super efficient passenger jet.  The aircraft has a great deal of versatility.  It is capable of use in sma

  Ford's F-150 Lightning May Be an EV Gamechanger Source:  Ford A Truck That Can Power Your Home During a Power Outage The long anticipated Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck is being hailed by some automotive experts as disruptive, gamechanging innovation in the EV market.  In the first 48 hours after it was unveiled in late May 2021, 44,500 people reserved it for purchase.  For the past five years, the F-150 has been the top selling vehicle in the US.  Ford has electrified and added many smart features to their best selling vehicle, which is expected to result in big sales.  Ford CEO Jim Farley said the F-150 is now going digital and fully electric.  He added several fascinating details.  He said Lightning can power your house during a power outage.  The EV is faster than the original F-150 Lightning Performance truck and it will constantly improve through over the air updates. Production on the vehicle will start in spring 2022  and the first e-trucks will be delivered i

Canada's Daymak LEVs, 3-Wheelers, Flying Cars Source:  Daymak's Skyrider                                               Source:  Daymak's Spiritus New Modes of Travel In the future of personal mobility and futuristic travel vehicles, several sectors - light electric vehicles (LEVs), 3-wheelers and flying cars - are among the hottest for growth potential.  Poised to take full advantage of the burgeoning business is EV maker Daymak of Toronto, Canada, which is wracking in millions of dollars in all three areas. Avvenire - The Future Daymak's lineup of six EV models, ranging from an electric, solar powered scooter to an electric flying car, is called Avvenire, which means the future in Italian.  In just the first half of 2021, Daymak has received 10,500 pre-orders, totaling $382 million in revenues. LEVs                                                       Source:  Skyrider The LEV's in the Avvenire lineup include Skyrider, an electric flying car.                      

Accelerates 0 to 60 mph in 1.1 Seconds Source:  Tesla Adding Extra Value to the EV's High Performance Tesla is adding extra value to the new Roadster sportscar prototype as its gets ready to put the EV into production in 2022.  In a tweet, CEO Elon Musk said he is adding extra distinction to the car's already high performance.  From his space rocket company SpaceX, Musk is adding, what he calls, a SpaceX package to the vehicle.  That includes equipping the Roadster with a cold air rocket thruster positioned at the rear of the vehicle.  The rocket thruster will enable Roadster, according to Musk, to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1.1 seconds.  That is unprecedented for a road car.  Musk also wants to put rocket thrusters around the car to give it even higher performance. Tech Specs The EV will feature Tesla's Plaid 3 electric motor powertrain design.  It has a 200 kWh battery pack that enables a range of at least 620 miles and speeds up to 250 mph.  Tesla plans to finalize t

Solar Powered Humble One by Humble Motors                                             Source:  Humble One Highly Advanced Solar Car Technology California based Humble Motors has a goal to build a future of off-grid vehicles.  Their first entry is the Humble One solar electric car concept.  The solar technology they are using in this EV is breakthrough.  And, the elegant styling and fast speed of the Humble One are impressive. Sun Powered Driving There are 80 square feet of photovoltaic cells built into the roof of the EV.  The Humble One has solar array wings that can fold out to soak in the sun while it is parked.  And there are electricity generating sidelites along the EV's exterior sides.  There is also a regenerative braking system that sends back energy to the vehicle. Fully Solar Powered The Humble One is an EV that is fully solar powered, with zero emissions and totally sustainable. The solar technology features on the EV, like the solar wings, add from 10 to 60 extra miles

Affordably Priced For an EV                                                                           Source:  Canoo Lifestyle Van Coming to Market 2022 Los Angeles based EV startup Canoo is rolling out in 2022 its much anticipated electric Lifestyle Vehicle at prices starting at a moderately priced $34,750 for an EV and accelerating to $49,950 for its top performing EV models.  The company is accepting $100 deposits for the EV, which goes into production and for deliveries in 2022. Canoo is also accepting $100 deposits on its electric pickup truck and electric delivery van, although production on those vehicles won't get underway until 2023. Lifestyle Range of 250 Miles The Lifestyle Vehicle runs on a 80 kWh battery pack that can produce 300 hp and 332 pound-feet of torque.  It's capable of 250 miles on a charge.  The vehicle charges up to 80% within a half hour. Top speeds on the Lifestyle are 125 mph.  The cabin is spacious like an SUV and is accentuated by windows on the ro

President Biden Declares EVs Are the Future of Driving Source:  Ford F-150 E-Plant, Dearborn, Michigan, President Biden Biden on the Future of Automotive Industry at Ford Electric F-150 Plant US President Joe Biden is an ardent supporter of electric vehicles and alternative green forms of transportation and energy.  Today, he went to Ford's new, electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck manufacturing facility. The F-150 truck has been Ford's and the US' most popular selling vehicle for years. It is now going electric and it is a huge electric initiative for Ford.  President Biden said that there is no turning away from the fact that the future of the automotive industry is electric and the global race to sell those EVs is getting a lot more competitive.  Ford's electric Lightning pickup truck fits right into the future of EV competition.  It is a much anticipated new vehicle against a global wall of huge EV competition, including from Tesla, GM, VW, Rivian and more. Global

 Fully Autonomous, Mayflower 400                                        Source:  Mayflower 400 Captained by Artificial Intelligence In Plymouth, England, the world's first fully autonomous, intelligent ship - the Mayflower 400 - is preparing for its first transatlantic voyage to Plymouth, MA.  The Mayflower 400 commemorates the 400th anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims in Plymouth, MA in 1620.  The 50 foot trimara weighs nine tons and navigates completely autonomously.  It is a ship without any people onboard for the ocean voyage to Massachusetts. Construction of the $1 million vessel took a year.  Every component of the ship operates autonomously including the diesel generator that supplements the solar panels that cover Mayflower 400. There is a robotic rudder that steers the vessel.  The journey to Plymouth will take three weeks and a great deal of scientific discovery will be generated along the way. Smart Captain Mayflower 400 is captained by Artificial Intelligence.  T

From China, a Solar Powered, 3 Wheel Car Source:  Alibaba Price Is Right on the Tuk Tuk China's technology and e-commerce giant Alibaba has developed and is selling a solar powered electric car that operates on 3 wheels and has zero emissions.  It's a new form of personal mobility to navigate, particularly urban areas, at speeds up to 30 mph.  The most refreshing feature of the EV is the price - $1,691.  It's called the Tuk Tuk trike and some are calling it an auto rickshaw. Solar Driving The roof of the vehicle is covered with a solar panel.  The EV generates 300 watts of energy as its drives along in the sunshine.  The battery is a 60V 45Ah unit.  A full day of sun can give the vehicle a nearly complete charge of the 12.7 kWh pack.  There is also a standard roof, electric motor model available.  The vehicle can carry 6 to 8 passengers with 2 seats in the front and 2 benches in the back that are capable of seating 4 adults or 6 small children.  The vehicle is available on

High Speed Air/Water Travel Commute                                        Source:  Regent Seaglider Regent Seaglider Is New Electric Travel Tech Would you love to get from Boston to Nantucket, or from any major city to a beautiful nearby coastal location, in record time?  There's a new electric aircraft, that's part plane and boat, that can do it.  It's called the Regent Seaglider.  The EV taxis across the water from a dock and then takes off and lands on open water, and then taxis back to the dock to discharge passengers.  This EV is similar to a Seaplane but it is much more technologically sophisticated.  The Seaglider is the creation of two MIT aerospace engineers, Billy Thalheimer and Mike Klinker who both worked at Aurora Flight Services and Boeing , before founding their Boston based startup Regent. Regent Seaglider now has nearly $500 million in orders for this unique EV and billionaire Mark Cuban as a founding backer.  The Seaglider is specifically designed for fas

Future of Flying: Planes Without Pilots                                                                                   Source:  Reliable Robotics Reliable Robotics of California Bay Area startup Reliable Robotics is developing and flying in remote California autonomous planes.  The planes fly autonomously but are backed up and monitored by an onboard pilot who can take over in the event of an emergency and by remote operator who also can take over piloting the plane if need be.  Reliable Robotics isn't building new planes.  They're retrofitting Cessna's to operate and fly autonomously.  And while these planes continue to be upgraded and are under development, they are successfully test flying and not just on a drawing board. New Aviation Technology Reliable Robotics was founded by Robert Rose, an autonomous technology expert, who for years developed autonomous cars for Tesla and autonomous spacecraft for SpaceX.  He found out that to make the planes autonomous, he had to