DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


HALF MOTORCYCLE, HALF CAR, ALL-ELECTRIC



                                                                Source:  Yamaha

  • Yamaha has a unique, 3-wheeler concept called Tricera, that appears to be part motorcycle and part car. Here's what we know:
  • Looks like a traditional car, but it's an open-air, 3-wheeler with a fully open cockpit
  • Yamaha calls it an "electric autocycle"
  • Three-wheel steering system means that all 3 wheels - 2 in the front and 1 in the rear - turn at the same time
  • Additionally, Tricera will have a manual mode for rear-wheel steering
  • Said to be very maneuverable on turns
  • Very futuristic design
  • Vehicle is all-electric powered and produces zero emissions
  • No specs have been revealed
  • Will make its US debut at AIMExpo in Las Vegas on February 6
  • This is an intriguing new concept and alternative form of personal mobility from Yamaha, which has not revealed if it plans to put Tricera into mass production.
NEW WINGLESS PLANE UNDER DEVELOPMENT

                            Source:  Applied eVTOL Concepts


  • A new wingless eVTOL called the Epiphany Transporter is being developed by California-based Applied eVTOL Concepts.  Some of its key technologies are NASA and DARPA proven. Applied just announced it's seeking a strategic JV partner to complete current development and win FAA approval.  Here are some key facts:
  • This is a new mode of personal mobility - a wingless plane
  • eVTOL
  • Range - 300 miles
  • Top speed - 160 mph
  • Instead of wings it uses morphing, dual-mode, tiltable ducted thrusters to hover like a helicopter and cruise at high speed and great efficiency like an airplane
  • Called the Epiphany Transporter
  • Fits in a garage
  • Carries 2 people
  • Ultra quiet
  • Uses advanced electric motors and batteries
  • Doesn't require an airport or road to takeoff and land
  • Triple redundant computer autopilot
  • Size of a Tesla Model S sedan
  • Fascinating new personal mobility vehicle to watch develop.

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