Important Innovations Collection

Dear Viewers: We are launching a new, innovation news service on this blog called "Daily Innovation Brief".  At least one of the daily news stories will be transportation related, including new car, eVTOL and plane concepts.  The first edition of "Daily Innovation Brief" is below.  Thanks for viewing. Ed Kane MCLAREN'S NEW FLAGSHIP                                                                                     Source:  McLaren   Currently, the British performance automaker is developing its 750 S new supercar for unveiling this spring 740 hp supercar will replace the 720 S as the brand's flagship Powered by twin turbo 4.0-liter V8 Big rear wing, big air vents and inside a new front dashboard with an instrument pa...

 Big Competition for $49 Billion Helicopter Industry                                                                                Source:  AIR AIR's Flying Taxis 200 companies around the world are developing eVTOLs that could prove to be big disruptors of the $49 billion helicopter industry. Flying taxi company AIR is a primary example with impressive tech: Israel and California based AIR has developed a powerful, electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) with a multi-market focus, including displacing helicopters as transit to and from yachts AIR is partnering with the non-profit International SeaKeepers Society to build an air taxi business within the yachting community to ferry passengers, cargo and supplies back and forth betwee...

Air One eVTOL Successfully Transition from Hover to Cruising                                                       Source:  Air Air Goes For FAA Approval For Israeli startup company Air, their eVTOL Air One has reached a significant milestone.  The personal flying machine has successfully transitioned from hovering to cruising.  Several months ago, it also nailed lift-off to hover.  What this means is that Air can now go after FAA certification for Air One to fly and operate in the US.  The Israeli company is now shifting most of its operations to the US to focus on achieving necessary regulatory approval to fly here.  This new urban air mobility technology is definitely in the take-off lane. It's a fully electric, vertical takeoff and landing vehicle. Tech Specs Air One is designed for personal owne...

 Israel's AIR ONE eVTOL for Personal Travel                                             Source:  AIR AIR To Take Their eVTOL Commercial in 2024 Israel-based startup AIR has unveiled its first eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle) for the individual, consumer market.  It's called AIR ONE and is being termed "the sports car of the sky" with its sleek and ultra-modern design.  AIR is jumpstarting its presence in the urban air mobility market with a new partnership with Palm Beach County, FL-based Aeroauto, which has the world's first Aeromall in the Palm Beach area.  AIR is going to establish an eVTOL showroom and dealership there.  In Louisville, Kentucky, AIR recently displayed their full-scale prototype and provided the public with the opportunity to sit inside the aircraft and enjoy a virtual flight with an in-fl...

  Israeli Startup AIR's "Flying Car"                                                                                     Source:  AIR Working With FAA For US Takeoffs Israeli startup AIR has revealed a 2 seat, electric "flying car" eVTOL designed for personal travel and recreation. The revolutionary new flying machine is called Air One. With collapsible wings and retractable landing gear, it can fit in a garage, so there's no need to rent hanger space. AIR hopes to start selling the personal, electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) directly into the individual consumer market, primarily in the US, by 2024.  The company has smartly jumpstarted the process by working directly with the FAA for two years on licensing and regul...

Israeli Startup Air's Flying Car Working with FAA For US Takeoff  Israeli startup Air  just revealed a 2 seat, electric "flying car" eVTOL designed for personal travel and recreation.  With collapsible wings, it can fit in a garage, so there's no need to rent hanger space. Air hopes to start selling the vehicle to shuttle passengers by 2024.  The company has smartly jumpstarted the process by working directly with the FAA for two years on licensing and regulations to ensure that it is safe and legal.  Air anticipates that the vehicle will first be sold in the US. Cutting Edge Aviation Software With a maximum speed of 150 mph and a flying range of 110 miles, the Air One is equipped with a "fly by intent" software control system that makes flying accessible and easy.  Cruising speed is 100 mph and maximum payload is 441 pounds.  It takes one hour to charge the aircraft.  Maximum flight time is one hour.  Air emphasizes this is a personal flying...

New Hydrogel Collects & Cleans Water from Air Solar Powered Water Harvester This is new innovation from engineers at the University of Texas Austin.  It's a hydrogel powered by the sun that is able to collect, harvest and clean a lot of water from the atmosphere.  And it doesn't matter if the air is dry or humid. Super Sponge The "super sponge" absorbs moisture from the air, stores it and then releases it after being exposed to natural sunlight for five minutes.  According to the team, the hydrogel can  produce 50 liters of water per kilogram of hydrogel. They believe it can replace key components in current solar powered water harvesters. Super Gel The material is a gel polymer hybrid that passively absorbs moisture from the atmosphere and returns it as clean, usable water.  There are 50,000 cubic kilometers of water in the atmosphere.  The new system could tap into that and lead to small, inexpensive and portable filtration systems....