DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


SUPERYACHT THAT CAN ALSO DIVE UNDERWATER



                                                                Source:  Migaloo

  • From Austria-based yacht company Migaloo, the Migaloo M5 is a superyacht/submarine combination that can cruise the water's surface and dive below as a submarine. It's a submersible superyacht and a technological wonder.  Here are some specs: 
  • 544 feet long by 75 feet wide
  • Room enough for 20 guests and 40 crew
  • Range of 9,300 miles
  • Travels up to 20 knots on the surface and 12 knots underwater
  • Can descend to a depth of 820 feet and stay there for up to 4 weeks
  • Opulent dining room for 36 diners with panoramic glass walls
  • Curated wine cellar
  • Helipad
  • Cinema, 2 swimming pools, jacuzzi
  • Company is taking orders for the 10-figure seacraft at $2 billion
  • Even low-end billionaires can't afford this one!!


YAMAHA'S HYDROGEN POWERED GOLF CART




                                              Source:  Yamaha


  • Yamaha has developed the world's 1st hydrogen powered golf cart.  Here's what we know:
  • Called Drive H2
  • It's a world 1st and was just unveiled at the PGA Show in Florida
  • Hydrogen powered engine
  • Equipped with 2 high-pressure hydrogen tanks that hold 6.6 gallons of hydrogen, positioned under the driver's seat and on the back of the rear seat
  • Concept created by Yamaha Golf Car company for zero-emissions travel on the golf course
  • Carries 4 people
  • 357cc, single-cylinder engine with electric fuel injection
  • Top speed 19 mph
  • Yamaha has not yet said that it will put it into production
  • Yamaha is also promising hydrogen powered generators and remotely operated vehicles in its quest for zero-emissions vehicles.
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