Important Innovations Collection

Accelerates 0 to 60 mph in 1.1 Seconds Source:  Tesla Adding Extra Value to the EV's High Performance Tesla is adding extra value to the new Roadster sportscar prototype as its gets ready to put the EV into production in 2022.  In a tweet, CEO Elon Musk said he is adding extra distinction to the car's already high performance.  From his space rocket company SpaceX, Musk is adding, what he calls, a SpaceX package to the vehicle.  That includes equipping the Roadster with a cold air rocket thruster positioned at the rear of the vehicle.  The rocket thruster will enable Roadster, according to Musk, to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1.1 seconds.  That is unprecedented for a road car.  Musk also wants to put rocket thrusters around the car to give it even higher performance. Tech Specs The EV will feature Tesla's Plaid 3 electric motor powertrain design.  It has a 200 kWh battery pack that enables a range of at least 620 miles and speeds up to 250 mph....

Gulfstream G700 Source:  Gulfstream Flying Long Distance at Close to Mach 1 Gulfstream Aerospace, a unit of General Dynamics, has unveiled its long anticipated G700 business jet at the world's largest corporate jet airshow in Las Vegas this week.  Gulfstream says the G700 is a long range, enhanced speed and performance aircraft that is meant to set a new standard in long range business jets. According to Gulfstream President Mark Burns, it's an all new, advanced technology aircraft that "redefines safety, comfort and range at speed". Delivered to Buyers in 2022 The G700 is priced at $75 million, powered by Rolls-Royce engines and has the tallest, longest and widest cabin in the business jet industry.  It seats 19 passengers. This plane is built for distance, speed and comfort.  It can fly 7500 nautical miles at Mach 0.85.  It has five living areas, a 6-place dining or conference room, an extra large, ultra-galley with passenger lounge or cr...

Shark Scales Inspire Faster Planes Shortfin Mako - "Cheetah of the Ocean" Mako - Cheetah of the Ocean A team from the University of Alabama has made a remarkable discovery.  One of the world's fastest sharks, the shortfin Mako, has a built-in acceleration system on the surface of its skin.  The Mako can move up to 80 mph.  The shark's scale flexes up to 40 degrees.  That prevents drag and enable the shark to move faster inn the water.  The team's water tunnel experiments demonstrated how the scales generate high speeds. Innovation for Aircraft The team believes the same technology can be applied to the surface of planes and helicopters.  And, they say there is tremendous potential to create a man-made surface that mimics nature's passive mechanism in Mako sharks.  The research is very significant and could lead to new designs to reduce drug and increase speed in aircraft.  This research was funded in part by Boeing and the US Army. It's...