Important Innovations Collection

   D AILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane ADVANCED ELECTRIC CAMPER WITH TESLA ROOTS                                                                                           Source: Lightship, Porsche, Tesla A group of former Tesla employees have developed an advanced electric c...

Hummingbird's FLAX e-Bike                                                                                                             Source:  Hummingbird Very Green, Fun, Plant-Based e-Biking UK-based bike manufacturer Hummingbird has launched a new electric, battery powered e-bike called Flax.  At 22 pounds, the folding, 2-wheeler may be the lightest e-bike in the world.  The uniquely designed frame is made from flax plant fibers, which are lightweight, strong and resilient. Using plant-based fibers is a growing megatrend in the automotive industry. Building a lightweight e-bike is not an easy task. In fact, it's a major breakthrough because battery packs and electr...

May Be World's #1 E-Bike With Silver Arrow Heritage Source:  Mercedes Benz Silver Arrow Concepts You Can Own & Ride a Mercedes for $4500 What a fun and amazing new product from Mercedes-Benz.  It's the Mercedes electric bike called the n+ MB EQ-Formula E Team Silver Arrows or Silver Arrows, for short.  Mercedes EQ's Formula E Team created the cutting-edge Silver Arrows in collaboration with n+ or nplusbiking, a big name in e-biking.  Made on an aluminum 6061 frame which is very lightweight, the bike combines the n+'s ebiking expertise with Mercedes design team's expertise from Formula E racing and road cars into an awesome new electric bike, that is not that expensive at $4,500.  The Silver Arrows e-bike joins a legacy of MB Silver Arrow vehicles, including a concept racing car and motorbike concept. Tech Specs Here are some specs and features concerning Silver Arrows.  It is equipped with: Tektro hydraulic disc brakes Kendra Ks puncture-resistant ...

World's Most Nimble Trike - Just Like a Bike                             Source:  Arcimoto's Mean Lean Machine Riding With Ease on 3 Wheels  Oregon startup Arcimoto has created a radical new, full suspension, 3-wheel direct drive electric trike that has the flexibility and the agility of a traditional bike. It's being called the world's most highly engineered e-bike.  The vehicle tilts as it corners like a bike but has the stability of a 3-wheeler. Called the Mean Lean Machine (MLM), the vehicle is designed to compete against and beat the growing, global, multi-billion dollar two-wheel electric bike market.  The MLM has all-wheel drive, world class tilting technology, a pedal generator for speed control and stationary recharging.  It is getting rave reviews from biking experts. Patented Tilting Technology The MLM is loaded with innovative technologies developed by Arci...

This New e-Bike Could Revolutionize City Commuting                                                       Source:  JackRabbit New, Green Travel Innovation San Diego, CA based mobility company JackRabbit has created a unique micro electric bike called Jack Rabbit.  The bike does not have traditional pedals so it's a cross between a bike and a scooter.  Jack Rabbit is for urban commuters. It is very lightweight and folds into a small shape for storage.  There is a 300 W geared motor in the bike's rear tire and a 158 Wh removable battery on top of the frame.  With the push of the throttle on the handlebars, it can speed up to 20 mph.  The range on a charge is 12 miles.  It's the invention of University of California at San Diego coach Tom Piszkin to enable better e-bike commuting and e-bike ownershi...

  New Partnership Between Indian and Super 73 Produces Stunning e-Bike                        Source:  Indian Motorcycles' e-Bike Hooligan The Hooligan 1.2 Legendary motorcycle maker Indian Motorcycles and e-bike maker Super 73, both headquartered in the US, have partnered to create a stunning new electric bike that is getting great reviews.  The new, all electric bike is called the eFTR Hooligan 1.2 or Hooligan for short.  The e-bike is a classic that does not require a special driver's license. It has some classic features that rollback to Indian's 112-year motorcycle history that began in Springfield, Massachusetts and now continues in Medina, Minnesota. New e-Bike Design The Hooligan base is that of the Super 73's very popular e-bike S2.  Indian used the S2's aluminum frame and added some big design upgrades from their motorcycle expertise and their bikes' legendary looks.  ...

New E-Bike Designed for Urban Biking                                                       Source:  RipRacer New Biking Tech San Diego based Juiced Bike is launching its newest electric bike - the RipRacer.  The bike is designed to be different and customized for urban biking.  The company calls it a "fun sized bike" with a smaller frame and smaller 20-inch fat tires.  Although specifically targeted for city biking, it still can be used on trails and dirt.  It is built to be more maneuverable, agile and nimble for cycling around cities. Globally, e-biking is a huge travel trend and a $20 billion growing industry.  The new RipRacer is being manufactured in China, which is the #1 hot spot for e-biking in the world. Tech Specs The new e-bike comes in two models.  There is a more powerful Class...

New AI Enabled Safety Systems for E-Bikes                                 Source:  Streetlogic and Stock Images Much Smarter Bikes Virtually every global automaker is working on the development of autonomous, self-driving cars.  Now the same technology - ADAS or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems - is starting to be applied to e-bikes for smarter, safer biking.  These new, advanced AI and machine learning enabled technologies are providing cyclists with some of the real-time safety information and data available to drivers in connected cars. Highly Advanced Technologies ADAS monitoring can provide cyclists with knowledge of what they can't see because of blind spots around them during their ride.  These emerging safely alert and collision avoidance systems are composed of highly advanced AI, machine learning, computer vision, algorithms and deep neural networks. They spot a...

Exciting New Cars, Planes, Boats & More Under Development                                    Source:  Amazon  B09NV2T6N3 My Latest Book "Epic New Rides" on Amazon If you're interested in taking an epic new ride on a self-balancing motorcycle; soaring above rush house traffic in a personal aerial vehicle that looks like a flying saucer or cruising in solar powered boats, cars and aircraft, this book will keep you informed on the latest new rides and transportation trends. The aforementioned are just a few of the nearly 50 new travel vehicles showcased in my latest book "Epic New Rides".  To take a sample read go to  https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09NV2T6N3&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_CJ1TBK49BCNZ3642AZ2E The book is a great Christmas gift as a hard cover, paperback or e-book. ... ...

E-Scooter & E- B ike TIER Buys Bike Sharer NextBike                                        Source:  TIER & Stock Images New, E-Mobility Lightweight Form Go to Next Level Europe's largest provider of shared, lightweight e-vehicles has just been created by Berlin based e-scooter operator TIER Mobility's acquisition of e-bike sharing systems company NextBike, headquartered in Leipzig, Germany.  This combination will create a vast network of e-bikes, e-scooters, e-mopeds, rental bikes and cargo bikes in Europe.  It is also expected to trigger a period of consolidation in the highly fragmented, highly innovative e-lightweight vehicle industry, which is booming with growth, globally. Big European Market Penetration The combo is expected to operate in 400 cities with 250,000 vehicles in Europe.  TIER is a financial powerhouse.  TIER is valued at $2...

My Latest Book Just Published on Kindle                                              Source: Amazon                             ASIN: B09CN2QWT4 Cool New Cars, Planes, e-Bikes and More My latest book "Cool New Vehicles Revealed" presents fascinating new flying cars and flying motorcycles, e-VTOLs, solar planes and much more as executive briefings with great pictures.  To take a look go to  https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09CN2QWT4&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_FFS2QWGHFPZ9DYPK569P   ... ...

SONDORS Metacycle                                                                      Source:  SONDORS Metacycle City & Highway Riding SONDORS Metacycle is a new form of personal mobility and it brakes the mold of traditional motorcycles.  The bike is an all electric motorbike that can hit speeds up to 80 mph.  The vehicle is designed for urban commuting and is roadworthy for highways.  For a motorcycle it is relatively inexpensive.  It's priced at $5,000.  By contrast, Harley Davidson's electric Live Wire is priced at $29,799.  Both are categorized as electric commuting bikes.  The Metacycle is considered gamechanging travel technology. SONDORS is headquartered in Malibu, CA  It claims to have sold 100,000 e-bikes since 2015 and says i...

Future Modes of Travel 2020's and 2030's by Edward Kane                                                                                Source:  Amazon & Kindle Just Published on Amazon and Kindle I'm pleased to announce that my latest book "Future Modes of Travel 2020's & 2030's" has just been published and is available on Amazon and Kindle as an e-book and paperback.  It showcases exciting new cars, e-bikes, planes, trains and more new vehicles rolling out in the 2020's and 2030's.  To take a look go to  https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08S958SBV&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_bKZ9Fb2438H16 ... ...

BOOKS BY JOURNALIST EDWARD KANE Non-fiction books on innovations and discoveries across industries in 2020 and 2019 FUTURE TRAVEL VEHICLES Just published today by Amazon and Kindle  amazon.com/author/ekane FUTURE TRAVEL VEHICLES BY EDWARD KANE SPACE "Space 2020's:  What's Up There?" - Kindle & paperback "Bargain Space Trips" - Kindle & paperback "Space Renaissance in the 21st Century" - Kindle & paperback "Search For Life in Space" - Kindle & paperback TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL INNOVATIONS "Future of Transportation:  2020's and Beyond" - Kindle & paperback "Electric Vehicles for All" - Kindle & paperback "Hot Electric Vehicles for the 2020's" - Kindle & paperback "Important Innovations: Transportation" - Kindle, paperback & Audiobook on Audible "How to Travel in the Future" Vol. 1 & 2 - Kindle & paper...