Important Innovations Collection

New Ultra-High-Speed Travel Hybrid                                                       Source:  TransPod Hits Speeds of 662 mph Toronto, Canadian startup TransPod has developed a hybrid train-plane vehicle that can hit speeds of 662 mph.  It's the fully electric powered FluxJet that can travel at speeds six-times that of a train and faster than a jet. The transportation system is based on a new field of physics called "veillance flux".  It is very similar to Elon Musk's original concept of vacuum tube based hyperloop travel, which time-starved Musk told other people to try and develop. Apparently, TransPos did and they're getting the system ready for takeoff in Canada with hopes to carry passengers there in 2035.  Technology Deployed The FluxJet travels in an elevated protected tube guideway using groun...

Horizon Aircraft's Cavorite X5                                             Source: Horizon Aircraft Brand New eVTOL Design From Toronto, Canada's Horizon Aircraft, a new and good-looking eVTOL that is very close to hitting the skies.  The stylish breakthrough aircraft is called the Cavorite X5 and it is now a 50%-scale prototype for testing and development.  The aircraft is getting rave reviews for its unique combination of eVTOL technologies that can vertically takeoff and lift and its traditional airplane technologies that can takeoff, soar and land. X5 is a much-anticipated new aviation concept that also has sleek, good looks and tremendous efficiency. The Wings Are the Differentiators The aircraft's wings are the key differentiator.  They open and contain 16 ducted fans that provide vertical lift.  Once the plane reaches altitude,...

 From Canada, the 2022 Taiga Nomad                                                  Source:  Taiga Motors No Pollution, Zero Emissions, Less Noise Canada based Taiga Motors, known for its electric jetskis, has invented an all-electric snowmobile called the Taiga Nomad, which is in harmony with nature.  It glides over the snowy countryside without spewing noxious fumes and loud noise.  The Taiga is relatively quiet and emissions free.  It's a great way to enjoy the beauty of the wintry outdoors without polluting it.  The electric vehicle is a world first of its kind. And it's not just a concept under development.  It is on the market and being delivered to customers. Tech Specs and Features Taiga will offer two versions of the Nomad - the Standard and Performance. Both have a 23 kWh battery.  Standard Noma...

Daymak Spiritus EV                                                                                     Source:  Daymak Unique, New Form of Travel  Toronto, Canada-based, electric vehicle developer Daymak has invented "the world's fastest three-wheeled electric car".  It's called the Daymak Spiritus and it introduces a new, three wheeled dimension to car travel.  Spiritus is a two-seater and it's the first EV in a lineup of six, highly innovative electric vehicles that Daymak will be rolling out.  The EVs include: Skirider - flying, high performance EV Aspero - enclosed, electric All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) Terra electric bike Foras - covered, recumbent electric bike Tectus - All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) electric scooter. The ...

Tracked by a Powerful Telescope in Canada                            Source:  CHIME & 1st Radio Signal Burst Intergalactic Mystery International researchers using a high powered, new Canadian telescope named CHIME, have detected hundreds of fast and mysterious radio bursts in space that quickly disappear.  These bright flashes of light last for a millisecond.  The quickness of the signal makes it unpredictable and extremely difficult to track the origin and determine the reason why. As a result, astronomers are baffled and the source remains shrouded in mystery. These fast radio signals from space have a name - FRB's.  140 FRB bursts of lighted radio signals in space were observed between 2008 and 2018.  Experts believe, because of the CHIME telescope, the vast majority of radio bursts have gone undetected, until now. CHIME in British Columbia The highly advanced telescope CHIME ...

Canada's Daymak LEVs, 3-Wheelers, Flying Cars Source:  Daymak's Skyrider                                               Source:  Daymak's Spiritus New Modes of Travel In the future of personal mobility and futuristic travel vehicles, several sectors - light electric vehicles (LEVs), 3-wheelers and flying cars - are among the hottest for growth potential.  Poised to take full advantage of the burgeoning business is EV maker Daymak of Toronto, Canada, which is wracking in millions of dollars in all three areas. Avvenire - The Future Daymak's lineup of six EV models, ranging from an electric, solar powered scooter to an electric flying car, is called Avvenire, which means the future in Italian.  In just the first half of 2021, Daymak has received 10,500 pre-orders, totaling $382 million in revenues. LEVs         ...

Boat Designed  To Reduce Shipping Industry's Carbon Footprint                                               Source:  Sailcargo, Inc. Capable of Carrying 350 Tons On the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, an international team of 200 workers from 27 nations are building a hybrid sailboat.  It's an international project designed to demonstrate that it is possible to transport cargo without polluting the environment.  The 148 foot vessel will rely mostly on wind-power but it will also have two electric engines for moving around ports and for power in low wind conditions.  The hybrid vessel is capable of transporting 350 tons of cargo. Zero Emissions Cargo Transport The company Sailcargo Inc. was founded and is led by CEO and professional ship captain Danielle Dogget of Canada.  She aims to make the hybrid sailboat called Ceiba "...

Biodegradable Plastics for Everyday Use Source:  Genecis New Innovation from Canada Canadian based tech company Genecis has invented a process to convert food waste, destined to be dumped in a landfill, to green, clean bioplastics.  The plastic material can be used for packaging, food services, agriculture and many other uses.  The food waste is processed and put through bioreactor fermentation to create commercial plastic products. Patented Technologies Genecis has patented technologies not only to  convert food waste into biodegradable plastics but also other high value materials.  The new bioplastic composts within a month and  biodegrades within a year should it find its way into the ocean.  Experts say this is the first, cost competitive PHA, green plastic available. 18 Billion Tons of Plastic Waste Every year, 18 billion tons of plastic waste are ending up as pollution in global oceans. Genecis says its missi...

New Invention:  Tablet Toothpaste, Tubeless Toothpaste Source:  Change Toothpaste Potentially Cuts 900 Million Plastic Toothpaste Tube Throwaways Per Year Tubes of toothpaste aren't something you think about but their impact on the global environment is hugely negative.  900 million toothpaste tubes are discarded into oceans and landfills globally every year.  Importantly, it takes 500 years for them to breakdown, which means virtually every toothpaste tube created is still discarded someplace in the world.  And, the tubes, which contain multiple layers of plastic, polymers and resins, can't be recycled.  A company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta Canada just came up with a solution in the form of tablet toothpaste. "Paste with No Waste" Entrepreneurs Mike Medicoff and Damien Vince are the inventors and founders of CHANGE Toothpaste. Their tablet toothpaste is an all natural vegan substance that works just like toothpaste but has n...

Preventive Health Care Through Your Smartphone Source:  University of Toronto Innovation from Canada and China Checking your blood pressure may soon be as easy as just taking a selfie on your smartphone.  Researchers at the University of Toronto in Canada, along with Chinese researchers, have developed a new app that's breakthrough.  All that's required is a quick video selfie of the face on the iPhone.  The device has been tested successfully on nearly 2000 Canadian and Chinese adults. 96% Accuracy Rate The app uses the smartphone's ability to detect red light reflected by blood (hemoglobin) under the skin surface.  The technology is called transdermal optical imaging and was invented by Prof. Kang Lee of the University of Toronto. An algorithm measures the blood pressure level.  The accuracy rate is 95% to 96%.  This new innovation provides preventative health care on an app in your hand. It can also be connected to your physician to allo...

Lunar Orbiter, Lander & Astronaut Habitat Source:  NASA Lunar Orbiter Concept Man on the Moon in 2024 NASA's plan is for a mini-space station that would orbit the moon with astronauts onboard for 30 to 60 day stays as they travel back and forth to the surface of the Moon. The new space station will be a lunar orbiter, lander and astronaut habitat. It's called the Lunar Orbital Platform - Gateway that NASA wants to use to speed travel and exploration of the Moon.  The Trump Administration wants humans on the Moon again by 2024. Gateway on a Fast Track NASA wants the 1st phase of Gateway - the  Power & Propulsion phase - to launch in 2022.  NASA is expected to select an industry proposal on phase 1 next spring  The 2nd phase is the lunar habitat where the astronauts will live, work and do scientific experiments, on and near the Moon.  In 2024, it's expected that both components will be launched on a commercial rocket. International P...

New Satellite Launch 2022 Source:  Canadian Space Agency Goal:  Protect Communications Networks Canada will launch a new satellite in 2022 that will use quantum technology to protect national and commercial communications networks.  It's called the Quantum Encryption and Science Satellite or QEYSSat. Microsatellite Honeywell has received a $23 million contract from the Canadian Space Agency to design, develop and deliver the microsatellite.  It will create a link between the ground and space to transmit encryption keys. Critical Mission The 2022 mission will test quantum technology.  The purpose is to develop a system to protect commercial and government communications infrastructure.  The Canadian government believes that current encryption methods will be obsolete within the decade because of the tremendous processing power of quantum computers.  That will put passwords and other security safeguards at risk. Quantum Encryption Canada...

New Process Converts Food Waste to Clean Energy Source:  University of Waterloo, Canada Microbial Cocktails A team of engineers at the University of Waterloo in Canada have invented an affordable system to turn food waste into a clean energy source.  They've devised a "microbial cocktail" that produces a biodegradable chemical through fermenting the waste food.  The chemical can be refined into a clean source of energy that could replace fossil fuels.  The chemical could also replace petroleum based chemicals in many products like plastic packaging and drugs. Wasted Food, Wasted Resources The numbers are staggering.  Wasted food amounts to a global economic loss of $1.4 trillion per year.  In North America, food waste amounts to 400 kilograms per person every year.  There have been many attempts to convert food scraps into fuel but they have proved much too expensive.  This new technology from Canada is affordable, according to the ...