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Goal:  Break the Airspeed Record                                                                         Source:  Hermeus Successor to the Famous SR-71 Blackbird The US Air Force and Atlanta-based aviation company Hermeus are developing a next generation hypersonic aircraft for both military and commercial use, that's designed to break the world airspeed record.  Here are the key facts: With a $60 million USAF contract, Hermeus is developing a Mach 5 plus hypersonic plane for both military and commercial passenger travel applications Hermeus is working on 3 concept hypersonic planes including Quarterhorse Quarterhouse is a remotely piloted high-speed aircraft designed to sprint short distances at Mach 4 & Mach 5 speeds with a turbojet/ramjet propulsion system Quarterhorse is powered by two breakthrough engines:  a turbojet engine that reaches Mach 3 (2,000 mph) and a ramjet engine that takes over and transitions to Mach 5 plus or 3,850 mph Quarterhorse's dual engine, hypers

Expected to be All-Electric Max Out                                                   Source:  Nissan From Virtual to a Physical Car Japanese automaker Nissan later this week will unveil a real physical version of a virtual concept car known as the Max Out, which it has been teasing for more than a year.  Here are the key facts: Nissan says their new EV concept is what happens when "virtual becomes physical" from the late 2021 renderings of Max Out New concept is expected to be a 2-seat possibly convertible sports car with ultra-lightweight construction All wheel-drive with 1electric motor at the front and rear of the car Unique ability to morph the passenger seat and flatten it to the floor for extra storage space A least 304 hp and 501 pd-ft of torque According to Nissan, the EV is "so responsive it feels like a part of you" EV is expected to have a full width screen for the instrument panel The vehicle is part of Nissan's $17 billion investment to create 23 n

Britain's Hybrid Air Vehicles - Sky Yachting                                  Sources:  Hybrid Air Vehicles & LTA Airlander 10 - New Way to Travel Britain's Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has developed a highly innovative airship, Airlander 10, for cruise vacations in the sky. Spanish carrier Air Nostrum has ordered ten to put into service.  Here are the key facts on the new technology: Low operational costs, low infrastructure needs and very low emissions Powered by noncombustible helium for buoyancy and 4, kerosine engines for propulsion Hybrid-electric Airlander 10 will go to market in 2026 Fully electric Airlander with zero emissions will hit the market in 2030 Airlander 10 uses 90% less fuel and creates 90% less emissions than a similarly sized aircraft Can carry 130 people and stay aloft for 5 days Cruising speed of 50 to 70 knots Maximum altitude of 20,000 feet and maximum nautical mile range of 4,000 Luxury accommodations including suites Has competition from Google cofo

25 New Air Taxi Orders From Japan                                                                 Source:  Vertical Aerospace Flying Taxi Accelerating Toward Certification UK-based aerospace and technology company Vertical Aerospace has secured 25 new pre-orders for its eVTOL VX4 from Japanese trading and investment company Marubeni Corporation.  Here are the key facts: Vertical Aerospace has secured 25 paid pre-orders for VX4 for use as commuter air taxis in Japan The orders from Marubeni could soar to 200 and that is on top of 1400 orders by airlines like Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines and Japan Airlines Vertical takeoff and landing, all electric aircraft VX4 carries a pilot and up to 4 passengers Range on a charge is 100 miles Top speed is 200 mph and cruising speed is 150 mph Company claims to be using the world's lightest and safest powertrain, co-created with Rolls Royce that is 1 MW electric Contains same flight control and advanced avionics that are in the F35, one of t

Activesphere - Audi's Most Versatile Concept                                             Source:  Audi Activesphere Made For Those on the Move Audi has debuted its 4th and final electric concept sphere car, Activesphere, that is designed for people who love the outdoors and have a very active lifestyle.  Here are some key facts on the EV concept: All-in-one electric luxury sedan, pickup truck and off-roading EV that is Audi's most versatile concept Body of a coupe but with big, 22" wheels for significant ground clearance for off-roading EV can convert into a pickup truck as the back can become an open cargo bed 4-door crossover with a new powertrain that is designed to drive on and off-road Sits on the Premium Platform Electric powertrain or PPE that Audi is developing with fellow VW automaker Porsche, that will be deployed in 2023 Dual electric motors, 100 kWh battery, 436 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque with 372 mile range on a charge Autonomous driving as well as steering wh

New Car Concept That's a Tribute to Porsche's 75th Anniversary                                                  Source:  Porsche Vision 357 Emulates Porsche's 1st Sports Car, the 356  Luxury sports car maker Porsche has unveiled a sleek new concept, Vision 357, to celebrate the brand's 75th anniversary and it's getting a great deal of automotive interest.  Here are the pertinent facts: Vision 357 is a tribute to Porsche's 1st sports car, the legendary 356 created by Porsche founder Ferdinand Porsche 75 years ago, that now sells at auction for $1 million plus Porsche says Vision 357 is the vehicle that Ferdinand Porsche would have designed for 2023 357 is a standout attempt by Porsche designers and engineers to combine the best of Porsche's past, present and the future into one car model Vision 357's powertrain is a mid-mounted 4.0-liter, naturally aspirated 6-cylinder boxer engine Engine is tuned to run on eco-friendly synthetic fuels that are carbon neu

Solar Car Going into Production                                             Source:  Aptera  Long Range, Relatively Inexpensive & Revolutionary California-based startup Aptera is bringing into production a revolutionary, 3-wheel, solar-powered electric car with very long range and the potential, according to some automotive experts, to create a new industry.  Here are the pertinent facts: Aptera's solar-powered, 3-wheel EV, called Launch Edition, delivers 400 miles on a single charge with its initial, 42 kwh battery Some automotive experts believe this 3-wheel car is such an innovative breakthrough vehicle, that it will create a brand new automotive genre and industry Relatively inexpensive at $33,200 and is expected to attract young consumers and people on a limited budget as big buyers Claims to be the world's most efficient solar electric vehicle Equipped with DC fast charging that will roll-out at 40 to 60 kWh of DC fast charging and then a 100 kWh version Aptera is dev

 Autonomous Cargo Delivery System                                                  Source:  MightyFly Faster, Cheaper, Carbon Neutral San Francisco Bay Area based MightyFly is on the cusp of revolutionizing logistics with its autonomous eVTOL.  Here are the pertinent facts: Patent-pending, autonomous cargo delivery eVTOL for rapid, cheaper and faster same day, door-to-door logistics Range of 600 miles, top speed of 150 mph and cargo capacity up to 500 pounds Flies 3-times faster than the highway speed of the average delivery van Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (VTOL) that is carbon neutral Just received FAA Certificate of Authorization for long range flight testing Will begin testing its last mile and middle mile logistical services Just unveiled its 2nd generation eVTOL aircraft, MightyFly Cento Cento has a unique hybrid-electric powertrain with an internal combustion engine that recharges Cento's batteries while flying which enables multiple, consecutive deliveries  Cento i

Epic V8 H2 Engine Partnership                                          Source: Lexus Hydrogen Concepts Toyota, Lexus and Yamaha Combine Forces Lexus is developing a V8 hydrogen fueled performance sports car powered by a new V8 hydrogen engine that it's collaborating on with parent company Toyota and Yamaha.  Here are the key facts: Sports car and engine under development are designed to result in an eco-friendly performance car powered by a hydrogen fueled,V8 combustion engine New engine is a 5.0-liter, naturally aspirated, 2UR-GSE, V-8, strengthened combustion engine, that runs on hydrogen fuel Engine targeted to produce at least 450 hp and rev up to 6800 RPM Unique partnership of Lexus, Toyota & Yamaha could result in a sustainable, hydrogen powered V8 engine that is an industry disruptor and provides the vehicle makers a big competitive edge This new engine technology could keep the combustion engine alive by adapting it to the use of hydrogen fuel rather than polluting foss

Real Flying and Driving Car                                                                           Source:  ASKA The Future of Travel Mountain View, CA based ASKA has unveiled a fully functional flying car, A5, for personal driving and flying travel.  Here are the pertinent facts: ASKA says the A5 is the world's 1st flying and driving car that will redefine the next 100 years of travel A5 is a real flying and driving car that has a hybrid power system Dual energy system includes proprietary electric power system with lithium ion battery packs and gas engine range extender To drive, 4 wheels emerge from the fuselage for all-wheel driving To fly, vehicle's large wings with 6 rotors unfold to take off and land vertically (VTOL) or for a slow runway takeoff and landing (STOL) Flying top speed is 150 mph Flying range is 250 miles on a charge 4-seater that is the size of an SUV Fits into a car parking spot, can be charged at home or at a charging station ASKA expects to deploy on-

Winnebago Is Going Electric                                              Source:  Winnebago New All-Electric Camper eRV2 Minnesota-based Winnebago's new all-electric RV concept, eRV2, can stay off-grid for a week and has a range of 108 miles of driving on a charge.  Here are the pertinent facts: Winnebago says the eRV2 is America's 1st all-electric, zero emissions motorhome prototype All-electric EV can stay keep the power on, off-grid, for a week and drive nearly 110 miles via 900 watts of solar energy from solar panels on the vehicle's roof and a proprietary 48-volt, 15,000-watt-hour lithium battery Production version will have longer range on a charge Rechargeable up to 80% in 45 minutes Concept's chassis is based on the Ford e-Transit eRV2 is a smart vehicle with features like the interior temperature controlled by the Winnebago app It is equipped with a WiFi router Serves as a tiny e-home on wheels with a kitchenette, shower, living space/lounge, bed and more Inter

759 HP 2023 Aston Martin DBS 770                                        Source:  Aston Martin DBS 770 Last of the Current Generation DBS Lin e British automaker and secret agent James Bond favorite, Aston Martin has unveiled its most powerful production car ever.  Here are the pertinent facts: DBS 770 Ultimate will retire the current generation DBS line with a limited edition of 449 cars Very powerful 759 hp 5.2-liter V-12 engine Top speed of 211 mph 664 pd-ft of torque HP & torque power the rear wheels through a ZF built, 8-speed automatic transmission Accelerates 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds Elegant aerodynamic styling and plush interior Available as a coupe at $387,600 and as a convertible for $415,960 Goes into production in Q1 2023 and is already sold-out DBS 770 Ultimate celebrates Aston Martin's 110th anniversary of being in business. For more news stories like this,  Latest Innovations For Tomorrow ... ...