Important Innovations Collection

 Ford's Car of 2030 - Red, Electric & Flies Source:  Ford Car of 2030 Surveys Offer New Insights into the Future of Driving Ford has surveyed more than 500 girls and boys to learn what the kids believe their car of the future should look like and be capable of in 2030 when they start driving.  The survey's findings have resulted in these artist renderings by Ford's top designer Nedzad Mujcinovic of the Car of the Future 2030.  As you can see from the images, the young people want a car for themselves that is red, totally electric, safe, fun, comfortable and is capable of flying. Safe, Electric and Autonomous The kids surveyed are 8 and 9 year olds, who expect to learn to drive in 2030.  They have a very definitive, collective point of view.  They want the car's power source to be totally electric with zero emissions.  They put a very high priority on their car of the future being good for the environment.   The kids also want the car to have very high levels of safe

Oceanways Subs Run on Hydrogen                                                  Source:  Oceanways Carries Cargo and Simultaneously Cleans Water Pollution In the United Kingdom,  maritime innovation company Oceanways has created award winning and unique, green hydrogen-powered submarines.  These green subs are fully autonomous and they are the world's first fully hydrogen-powered submarines.  They serve a dual purpose.  They carry cargo and simultaneously collect microplastics from the waters they are moving through.  This technology is so revolutionary it has won the UK's top prize for clean maritime innovation.  The UK's Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition is designed to support the development of innovative technologies to achieve Prime Minister Boris Johnson's commitment to zero emissions commercial shipping by 2025.  Oceanways also plans to use the green subs to eventually transport people as a zero emissions transportation system of the future. On a Green Mis

2 New EV Mega Manufacturing Plants in the US                        Source:  Ford New EV Plant & EV Trucks $11.4 Billion for Electrification Ford, along with South Korea's SK Innovation energy company, are investing $11.4 billion to build two, huge manufacturing facilities for electric vehicles in Kentucky and Tennessee.  Ford is partnering with SK on the development and manufacturing of much less expensive lithium-ion batteries to bring down the price of Ford electric vehicles and make them much more affordable to the average consumer.  Ford is investing $7 billion in the project.  SK is investing $4.4 billion. That is the biggest manufacturing investment in Ford's 118 year history.  The projects will create 11,000 new US jobs and the facilities are expected to be up and running by 2025. Ford's Big Electric Plans Ford's plans for electric vehicles are big as it shifts away from gas powered vehicles.  The company will invest a total of $30 billion into EVs by 2025. 

  Xavier on Patrol to Fight Small Crimes                                                 Source:  Singapore & HTX Also Known as "Snitch" Bot For the next month on the streets of Singapore, a bold robotic experiment is getting underway.  A pair of robots, both named Xavier, will help Singapore police spot small, petty crimes.  Their duties include patrolling a popular shopping center to spot "undesirable social behavior" like hawking and illegal product selling, smoking in unauthorized areas, motorbiking on sidewalks, gatherings of more than 5 people in violation of COVID restrictions and illegally parked vehicles.  The 2 Xaviers are being jokingly nicknamed "snitch-bots" because of their surveillance duties. When Xavier spots questionable activity, he sends an alert and video to police command and control and a human police officer comes to the scene to investigate, if need be.  New Robotic Technology The pair of Xavier's were built by Singapore

Ares Design of Italy's e-Bike Is Under 20 Pounds                                                                              Source:  Ares Design Bici Le Super Leggera One of Italy's top custom car design studios, Ares Design, has unveiled its 1st fully electric bike, which it says is the world's lightest bike at 19.8 pounds.  Most electric bikes are heavy, averaging 40 to 70 pounds. The weight makes them difficult to carry up stairs or throw into the back of an SUV.  Ares' Bici Le Super Leggera, through engineering marvels, is the world's reigning lightweight of electric bikes . Growing Popularity of Electric Bikes During the pandemic, e-bikes have soared in popularity as people try to avoid public transit crowds. Ares new Bici Le Super Leggera takes e-biking to a whole new level.  The e-bike is lightweight because of its very compact drivetrain, that contains only the motor, battery and electronic control unit.  The system is so compact it is barely visible on th

Unagi's Model 11 Is Smart & Electric Micro Mobility                                             Source:  Unagi Model 11 Camera Based Driver Assistance, Obstacle Avoidance & More Unagi of Oakland, CA has unveiled its new electric scooter Model 11, which is being called the smartest e-scooter in the world.  It is electric, loaded with artificial intelligence, plays music via Bluetooth, connects to the Google Maps Navigation System and avoids obstacles and potholes.  It is also extremely lightweight as it is largely composed of a very lightweight material called long carbon fiber, which is typically used in aerospace applications  The company says it is the lightest, full suspension electric scooter on the global market.  It is also at the head of the class for smart technologies. Incredibly Smart Technology Model 11 is the world's first, 2 wheel device to have "Collision Protect AI".  The integrated advanced driver-assistance system detects objects in the driver

Airlander 10 - World's Largest Hybrid Aircraft                                                   Source: Airlander 10 Airlander 10 - Unique Travel Vehicle The world's largest aircraft, known as Airlander 10, is a hybrid vehicle that's part airship/blimp, plane and helicopter.  Its capabilities are remarkable.  The flying "cruise ship" can carry up to 100 people and emits 90% less emissions than other aircraft.  It is the innovative creation of Hybrid Air Vehicles of Bedfordshire, England and it will start carrying passengers in 2025.  Airlander 10 has been designed to be a very different flying experience with zero emissions by 2030. New Aviation Technologies & Key Operational Stats The aircraft uses both aerodynamics and lighter-than-air technologies to generate lift. Airlander 10 relies on a gigantic "balloon" of helium to get into the air.  When in the air, 4 hybrid electric propellers on each corner of the aircraft move it forward.  Each of those

Audi, BMW & Daimler Go Hydrogen Along With Asian Automakers                            Source: BMW & Other Hydrogen Vehicles Europe Joining Japan, South Korea & China in Development of Green Hydrogen Cars Big German automakers, including BMW and Audi, are betting that hydrogen fuel cell technology is extremely important to the future of driving, along with battery electric cars.  The current global consensus is that electric battery vehicles, your current and future EV, are the primary key to the near term, global automotive future.  But the new twist from top automotive executives is the growing support building around the upcoming emergence of hydrogen powered cars, which are clean, zero emissions and much quicker to re-fuel.  BMW and Audi, in particular, are ramping up their hydrogen vehicle development plans. They know that EV's remain a big part of the zero emissions future of the next decade and are building a portfolio of EVs. But they are signing on to a longer

Massachusetts Startup Alakai Hydrogen Powered e-VTOL                                                       Source:  Skai History of Parliament Trust Honor for Skai's Decarbonizing Flying One of the most exciting and promising zero emissions vehicles created in the 2020's is the world's first hydrogen fuel cell powered flying taxi/e-VTOLs called Skai.  It's a hydrogen cell-electric, vertical take-off and landing vehicle that can carry 5 people.  Alakai Technologies of Hopkinton, Massachusetts invented Skai, which has been awarded the "Royal Seal of Approval" for its mission to decarbonize travel and protect the environment.  It will be featured in the Official "History of Parliament Trust 300 Years of Leadership and Innovation" commemorative publication.  The platform recognizes Skai for setting a new standard in zero emissions air travel.  The vehicle is fueled solely by hydrogen, not by lithium-ion batteries that are used in most e-VTOLs.  With Skai

Limited Edition of Harley's 1st Electric Bike                               Source:  Harley Davidson Mosh/Tribute Mosh/Tribute Serial 1 E-Bike In a surprise move, Harley Davidson is selling a limited edition version of its first electric bike.  The bike was originally categorized as an aesthetic "styling exercise".  Now Harley's e-bike subsidiary Serial 1 has made the e-bike, called the Mosh/Tribute, available for sale.  The e-bike is a tribute to Harley's first motorcycle, the Serial Number One, built in 1903.  The e-bike is a one of a kind. Zero Emissions and Performance The bike runs on a Brose S MAG motor that produces 66 ft-lbs of torque and a top speed of 20 mph.  It comes in three sizes to accommodate drivers of different heights.  It's a very nostalgic, traditional looking bike modeled with a leather seat, glossy black paint and white Schwalbe Super Moto-X tires.  The tires, which give extra traction on the road, are designed exclusively for Serial 1. 

2021 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe Plug In Hybrid                                                                                                                      Source:  Jeep Wrangler Wrangler with Near Zero Emissions Like the rest of the global automotive industry, Jeep Wrangler's future is electric.  We now have the first example of a more environmentally friendly Jeep Wrangler.  Thirteen years in research and development, the 2021 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe plug-in hybrid is rolling out in showrooms.  It is the most fuel efficient Wrangler to date and also the second most powerful after the 392 V-8 model.  Jeep says the vehicle can go 40 miles on electricity alone, close to 400 miles on a full tank and a full charge and use only 8 gallons of gas doing it.  The new hybrid, when used in electric and electric hybrid mode, is very close to zero emissions driving and as good for the environment as you can get in the very popular Jeep Wrangler. Tech Specs With a fully charg