Important Innovations Collection

 2-Seat eVTOLs Made in Japan                                                  Source:  SkyDrive Hot Japanese Startup SkyDrive Japanese eVTOL startup SkyDrive intends to introduce flying taxi service at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.  The company just unveiled its new, two seat SD-05 eVTOL which will be the flying taxi vehicle taking passengers on short flights around the big event.  SD-05 is the next technological iteration on the original one-seat, sporty prototype SD-03 which has been successfully flown in demonstrations in Japan since it was introduced in 2020.  SkyDrive is a hot eVTOL startup with a partnership with Suzuki and millions of dollars in investment money bankrolling the development of its flying taxis. It just raised $66 million in a Series C funding round to build the SD-5's as well as its cargo d...

900 HP of Electric Energy                                                                           Source:  Dodge "So Brilliant, it's Shocking"  Historic muscle car maker, Dodge, is producing its first electric vehicle.  It's an electric muscle car called the 2025 Dodge eMuscle and its roots are deeply entrenched in Dodge's muscle car heritage.  With iconic, gas-guzzling models like the Challenger, the Charger, the Hellcat and the Demon in its history, Dodge is now beginning the brand's transition to the electrified, rechargeable, zero-emissions world of EVs.  The eMuscle, with all of its e-muscle sound, fury and 900 hp, will hit global markets in 2025.  Dodge is owned by Stellantis (Chrysler-Fiat). Classic eMusle Looks The car has a very r...

Jaguar Land Rover's Major EV Commitment                                             Source:  Jaguar Luxury Electric Vehicles Luxury automotive brand Jaguar will be entirely electric by 2025.  That commitment puts it in the forefront of the global race among automakers to offer zero emissions vehicles.  The JLR - Jaguar Land Rover - group will offer a full range of EVs by 2030. Multi-Billion Dollar Investment JLR is owned by India's Tata Motors.  Over the next five years, Land Rover will offer six new electric vehicles.  JLR will keep its plants open in the United Kingdom while its transitions the operation for the production of electric vehicles.  The company will spend $3.5 billion yearly on electric technology and the development of connected vehicle services.  The challenge for Jaguar will be to give the new electric vehi...

 54% of 2020 Cars Sold in Norway Are Electric                                           Source:  Norway Electric Cars VW - not Tesla - Is the Leader Electric battery vehicles were the #1 car category sold in Norway in 2020 .  EVs hit a record 54% of Norwegian vehicle sales.  Norway is leading the world in its efforts to make gas powered vehicles obsolete.  And in Norway, Volkswagen has scored a big win.  For 2020, it beat out Tesla as the #1 electric vehicle brand. VW's luxury brand Audi and its e-tron electric vehicles were the #1 EV seller. Norway's Zero Emissions Goals By 2025, Norway wants every new car and van sold to be emissions free.  Norwegian officials says the record EV sales in 2020 put the nation ahead of schedule for its zero emissions goals.  The EV sales numbers are historic and very impressive.  EV mark...

Maserati's Total Electric Lineup within the Next Five Years                                Source:  Maserati 2021 Grecale SUV World Automakers Pushing EV Future Maserati is Fiat Chrysler's premier luxury brand based in Italy.  Maserati chief executive Davide Grasso said today, during an online event sponsored by the Italian daily newspaper Milano Finanza, that the entire Maserati lineup is being electrified - either fully electric or hybrid electric - within the next five years.  That is a very big deal for a top of the line, combustion engine, high speed, sportscar iconic brand. New SUV Grecale Maserati will launch it new SUV Grecale in 2021 in both combustion engine and hybrid versions.  A fully electric Grecale will follow and be available soon thereafter.  This is another big example of the global push by automakers to electrify their lineups as world governments tighte...

11 New EV's by 2025 Source:  Kia's Concept HABANIRO Electric Car 2021 Dedicated EV South Korean automotive giant Kia is going electric in a very big way.  As part of its "Plan S", it's pouring $25 billion into electrification.  Kia will launch 11 new EVs by 2025 and it will launch a "dedicated" marque EV model targeted for usage in 2021.  Kia is going globally electric with a smart strategic plan behind its moves. Kia Plan S Their plan includes "Purpose Built" EV models that target corporate buyers, car sharing users, among others.  Kia says it will find most of the $25 billion investment into electrification by cutting spending on internal combustion engines.  Plan S is designed to transition Kia's business while continuously surrounded by two pillars:  EVs and mobility solutions. Marketing Focus Kia is focusing on Korea, North America and Europe, which face tougher fuel emissions standards.  They'll offer a full EV lin...

Ultimate Electric Car Source:  Ferrari SF90 Stradale Hybrid  Ferrari's Hybrid:  Their Most Powerful Car Ferrari is going all-electric.  CEO Louis Camilleri told reporters he anticipates the all-electric Ferrari will come out sometime around 2025.  It's coming in a few years because Camilleri says the battery technology isn't where it should be yet, including the need for faster recharging.  He also wants advanced autonomous systems.  Camilleri sees the advanced technology coming together to create Ferrari's first all electric car by the mid-2020's. Ferrari Now Focused on Hybridization Ferrari's newest model, the SF90 Stradale, is the company most powerful car ever.  And, it's a plug-in hybrid.  The vehicle packs 986 horsepower, reaches 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and has maximum speeds of 211 mph.  Ferrari is focusing on hybridization now and hopes to have a 60% hybrid lineup by 2022, when it will introduce its first SUV.  Mea...

Bell Nexus - Flying Over Congested Cities Source:  Bell Helicopters' Nexus Air Taxi Full Size Model - Bell Nexus For Flight The Bell Nexus is one of the prototype air taxi models targeted to fly by 2025 in big cities.  The potential is significant.  Air mobility enables you to fly over gridlocked traffic congestion.  Bell debuted at CES 2019 a spectacular vehicle capable of flying 4 passengers and a safety pilot, now at a speed capable of 150 mph for a distance of 150 miles. But they are developing it further for more distance and speed. Watching This Develop Bell executives are pushing and developing this new mode of aerial taxi transit. They are committed to delivering it by 2025.  This innovation in urban travel could have great impact on you.  Nexus is  green with six hybrid electric powered, duct fans powering the aerial taxi. It could be picking you up to let you fly over the traffic very soon.  To see more of my news blogs on in...