DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


THE MERCEDES AMG-SL HYBRID WITH 805 HP





                                                                        Source:  Mercedes


  • This is the brand's most potent roadster/convertible ever.  Here's what we know:
  • MB AMG-SL's first electric hybrid
  • Twin turbo 4.0 liter V-8 engine
  • Electric drive unit
  • 9-speed multi-clutch transmission
  • 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds
  • Top speed of 196 mph
  • 400 volt, 6.1-kWh battery pack
  • Onboard AC charger can be used on road or at home
  • MBUX infotainment system runs AMG and highly specific content
  • Will be in dealerships in 2024
  • AMG-SL 63 SE convertible pricing expected to be above current models $183,000.
NEW CLIMATE CHANGE DEAL FROM COP28


                        
                                            Source:  COP28 & Stock

  • The COP 28 Climate Summit in Dubai ends with 200 nations signing a climate deal to transition away from fossil fuels in their energy systems.  Here is what we know:
  • This agreement is being called the 1st time that nations have specifically agreed to limit and reduce fossil fuels
  • They want to accelerate action in this "critical decade" to achieve net zero by 2050 "in keeping with science"
  • United Arab Emirate (UAE) says it is delivering a big shift that has the potential to "redefine our economies", which for decades have been defined by oil
  • Some big promises:  
  1. UAE Consensus wants to triple renewables and double energy efficiency globally by 2030
  2. Accelerate the phase-down of unabated coal power
  3. Get more oil and gas companies to step-up and address methane and emissions
  • Pressing and promising goals from Dubai while burning of coal, oil and gas remain the largest contributor to Climate Change that are equal to more than 3/4th of global greenhouse gas emissions.
TESLA'S OPTIMUS ROBOT EVOLVES INTO G2

                                                                            Source:  Tesla

  • Elon Musk just unveiled his next generation of Tesla's Optimus robot.  Here are some key facts:
  • Optimus is the Tesla humanoid robot that is now faster, lighter and more dexterous
  • Its speed is increased 30%, it has dropped 22 pounds and can even dance with skill and grace
  • It's much more agile, refined and equipped with very dexterous hands
  • Said to be moving beyond factory floor and toward integration into daily lives
  • There is a great deal of interest, including from investors, in the development of this robot as Musk says its potential is bigger than Tesla.

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 "Daily Innovation Brief"© By Edward Kane

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