Important Innovations Collection

Flying in Extreme Environment and at High Altitudes                                           Source: XPeng Voyager X2 All Electric New Way to Travel XPeng Huitan, a subsidiary of XPeng Motors, recently unveiled its 5th generation flying car at the Chengdu Motor Show in China.  Now, the automaker has revealed that the X2 is undergoing test flights in extreme weather conditions  and at high altitudes above cities in China.  The EV is actually an eVTOL, an electric vertical take off and landing vehicle.  XPeng Huitan calls it a "flying car" because it sports a lot of the design contained in the company's P7 EV sedan. Current Capabilities The X2 can operate on a full charge for 35 minutes and flies to a maximum altitude of 3,280 feet.  Top speed is 81 mph.  The current model can carry two people, has a closed cockpit and the fuselage is made of carbon fiber.  It weighs 870 pounds with the battery and can carry a maximum load of 440 pounds. Flying on Autopilot The X2 can fly

Unique Electric Hydrogen Vehicle That Flies Like Ocean Crossing Birds                                             Source:  RDC Aqualines Creation of RDC Aqualines of Singapore Using the physics of ocean crossing sea birds, a team of developers at RDC Aqualines of Singapore have created a hybrid boat-plane that flies a foot over the water at speeds of 70 mph plus.  The 72 foot, EP-15 uses a cushion of air, known as ground effect, to fly above the water and land on water.  The boat-plane uses a principle of physics that ocean crossing birds use to travel faster, longer and with much less energy expenditure.  When the vehicle reaches an altitude roughly half the length of its wingspan, ground effect produces excess air pressure which provides additional lift for the plane and cuts the downdraft pressures on it. The EP-15 is designed for passenger service and cargo.  There is a smaller model for sports.  The company says these vehicles are zero emissions and designed for clean, green trave

India's Vinata Aeromobility                                             Source:  Vinata Flying Car                                             Source: Vinata Flying Drone                                             Source:  Vinata Logo                            Source:  Flying Car Concept                                   Source:  GM Flying Car Concept                                   Source:  Flying Car Concept Unveiling in October in London Flying car concepts are starting to accelerate as major automotive makers like GM enter the race to be the first to market.  Now, Vinata Aeromobility of Chennai Tamil, India will unveil Asia's first hybrid-electric flying car in October at Excel London, which is the world's largest helitech expo.  The vehicle is veiled in secrecy. Pictures of it are deeply blacked out, but the company says it is a two-seat prototype powered by electricity and biofuel for sustainability.  The company is also developing a fully autonomous, hybrid air c

Jaguar Land Rover to Unveil Range Rover's Latest Model in 2022                                                  Source:  Land Rover The Ultimate in Luxury on Wheels 2022 will ring in a new Range Rover, the SV Autobiography Ultimate Edition.  Everything about the new vehicle is ultimate:  its 557 horsepower engine, luxurious interior and exterior and its price-tag - $250,000. The Ultimate Edition is built by hand, not by robots and machines by Land Rover's SV Bespoke team in the UK.  And it is by far Range Rover's most expensive vehicle. Automaker Jaguar Land Rover has decided that this will be the last and ultimate model of Range Rover's current generation.  They say the Ultimate represents the pinnacle of Land Rover's SUV lines and showcases the evolution of Range Rover for style, comfort, luxury and design for more than 50 years Latest Technologies The Ultimate can be bought with a choice of powertrains, including the Supercharged V8 gas engine and the highly effi

HyPoint & Piasecki Helicopter Partnership                                   Source:  HyPoint & Piasecki Zero Emissions, Hydrogen Flying For Helicopter & eVTOLS New hydrogen fuel cell technology and a new partnership are putting the development of hydrogen powered, helicopters and eVTOLs on the fast track. California based HyPoint, which is developing turbo-air cooled hydrogen fuel cell systems for aviation, has entered into a collaborative development agreement with helicopter manufacturer Piasecki Aircraft Company.  Their intent is to develop and certify hydrogen fuel cell systems for helicopters and eVTOLS to foster a new era of zero emissions, green flying. Global eVTOL Marketplace The two companies will develop a 650 kW hydrogen fuel cell system for Piasecki's eVTOL PA-890 Compound Helicopter.  The vehicle will be the world's 1st, manned, hydrogen powered helicopter.  And the hydrogen fuel cell power system will be customizable for the global eVTOL and helicopte

Lincoln's Stunning, Sleek Anniversary Concept Car Source:  Lincoln Design by Students At Pasadena's Art Center College of Design This is a spectacular success story for a team of students at Pasadena's Art Center College of Design  Their virtual concept car for Lincoln, The Anniversary, so impressed Ford CEO Jim Farley and Lincoln Design Chief Kemal Curic that it has been built and presented at the Monterey Car Week.  The design concept apparently just blew away top Ford and Lincoln executives with its exquisite beauty, integrity and storyline message. A Futuristic Car With a Message From the Driver's Past The car is futuristic, sleek, electric, a 4 seater and packs a lot of nostalgia into it.  There is a storyline incorporated into the vehicle that showcases on the car's displays.  The Anniversary concept talks about a couple celebrating their 30th anniversary with a drive to their favorite places from 30 years ago.  The displays play music and images evocative of

Grace - Robo Nurse For Senior Care                                             Source:  Hanson Robotics' Grace & Toyota's Gantry Robot Toyota's Gantry Robots To Assist Elderly in the Kitchen The global use of helper/service robots is dramatically on the rise.  According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), global sales of medical robots, before the pandemic hit, were up 28% between 2018 and 2019.  Now with the pandemic and the megatrend of telehealth and contactless care, the IFR is forecasting that the sale of medical robots will double during the next three years.  Good examples of emerging new health and elder care robots are Grace, a humanoid robot created by Hanson Robotics of Hong Kong and Gantry robot from Toyota. Grace Has Sensors, a Thermal Camera & Speaks 3 Languages Grace is a remarkable piece of robotic technology.  She speaks three languages:  English, Cantonese and Mandarin.  She is designed to assist elderly patients and is able to socia

Sea Change: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Ferry For San Francisco Bay                                           Source:  All American Marine US Maritime Industry Starts to Transition from Fossil Fuels to Clean Propulsion The US' first hydrogen fuel cell ferry has just been launched.  The 70 foot Sea Change is a 75 passenger, electric ferry powered by hydrogen fuel cells that will carry passengers on San Francisco Bay.  It was built by All American Marine as a prototype that can be used to develop zero emissions, hydrogen vessels for use in the US and abroad.  The launch of Sea Change is important because it represents a big step by the US maritime industry to transition from highly polluting fossil fuels to cleaner methods of propulsion in the water. Expected to Be Operational in 2021 Sea Change is currently undergoing sea trials.  It should be fully operational and start ferrying passengers across San Francisco Bay later this year.  All American Marine, a Bellingham, Washington-based shipyar

  Hermeus Hypersonic Jet                                    Source:  Hermeus Turbine Based Combined Cycle Propulsion System                                                                      Source:  Hermeus Hypersonic Aircraft Top Speeds of Mach 5.5 The Hermeus hypersonic jet with its projected top speed of Mach 5.5 or 4,219 mph is designed to be the world's fastest, reusable, hypersonic jet.  It would bring the flight time between NYC and London down to under one hour.  Hermeus, an aerospace startup headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is partnering with the US Air Force on the development of a hypersonic passenger jet. In a joint development contract, the USAF is providing $60 million for 3 years of development and testing.  The hypersonic jet would also be used by the USAF for critical missions. Hypersonic Travel The hypersonic speed of the aircraft comes from a unique engine system called the turbine based combined cycle or TBCC.  The 2- turbine combination is composed of a st

New Tech Ride of the Valkyries                                             Source:  Aston Martin A Hypercar Perfect for James Bond Aston Martin's Valkyrie is a hypercar that even before production has been sold to 150 people willing to put down a $300,000 deposit.  As you know, Aston Martin was secret agent James Bond 007's vehicle of choice.  A new variation of Valkyrie, the Valkyrie Spider, has just been unveiled at the Monterey Car Week 2021 in California.  It is spectacular and 85 more depositor owners have just ponied up and signed on for delivery for this new $3.8 million vehicle.  What's very notable about this extraordinary car is that it is hybrid electric and punches out a lot of power. Electric But Hugely Powerful The Valkyrie Spider is a hybrid electric vehicle but it has 1,139 horsepower to accelerate into action.  Add to that, it's a convertible.  The EV is composed of carbon fiber material.  The doors have modified windows that tilt forward rather than li

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Bugatti's Race Car Concept Bolide Going Road Ready                                                  Source:  Bugatti 40 Going Into Production For Purchase In French, Bolide means "very fast car".  And that is exactly what Bugatti's spectacular race car concept Bolide is.  The racetrack-only supercar packs 1800 horsepower and 16 cylinders to deliver speeds over 300 mph.  Since it was unveiled a year ago, there has been so much buzz and excitement among car enthusiasts that Bugatti has decided to develop a road ready version and take it into production.  Bugatti says it will build 40 Bolides for paying customers.  Each vehicle costs $4.68 million.  Bugatti says the buyers are purchasing more than a vehicle.  For most of the buyers, it's a work of art, that rather than drive, they will preserve and savor as a work of art in their garage. Road Ready Version The limited edition Bugatti Bolide for the road is a behemoth with an 8.0 liter, 16 cylinder engine that deliver