Important Innovations Collection

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...

  Urban Electric Mobility on Two Wheels                                                 Source:  BMW "Completely New Vehicle" With its concept CE 02, BMW is offering a new type of urban mobility vehicle. The electric vehicle is neither a classic motorcycle nor a scooter.  BMW Motorrad calls the CE 02 "completely new".  The EV has a youthful, stylish and innovative design for what BMW calls "single track mobility" in an urban environment.  And, above all, BMW says it is designed to be a fun ride.  The CE 02 targets a new demographic for BMW - people 16 years and older who haven't ridden a motorbike before but enjoy new experiences, smart technology and want to combine driving with fun. Tech Specs This is a lightweight EV at 265 pounds.  It has fast acceleration, top speeds of 56 mph, a range of  55.9 miles and ...

 Big City Commuting to Airports                                             Source:  Archer United & CA Startup Archer Aviation United Airlines is making a strategic move to deploy e-VTOL flying taxis to bring passengers in big cities to its airport terminals.  United has placed a $1 billion order for 200 Archer Aviation electric, vertical takeoff and landing (e-VTOL) flying taxis.  To build up development money, Archer is going public in a reverse merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).  United is also investing an undisclosed amount in the new entity.  Archer will trade on the NYSE with an initial valuation estimated at $3.8 billion. Archer Flying Taxis Archer's e-VTOL can carry a pilot and 4 passengers.  All electric, it has a 60 mile range and can travel at speeds up to 158 mph.  The  vehi...

Citroen's Ami: 100% Electric, Ultra Compact Car Source:  Citroen Very Affordably Priced This is a fun piece of urban electric mobility.  Citroen just introduced Ami, an all electric, sub-compact electric car, in France.  It's not much bigger than an enclosed  scooter.  The two seater may be the electric car for everyone who needs to get around, particularly in crowded urban areas. It is very affordably priced. No License Required The vehicle gets 44 miles on a charge and has a top speed of 28 mph.  The battery takes 3 hours to recharge.  Citroen says that Ami is agile, ultra-compact and protective of the driver and passenger. The interior is equipped with a heater for use when needed.  What's amazing is that in France, it's accessible to anyone 14 years or older.  In much of Europe, it's expected to be available to those 16 years or older with or without a license. $22.00 Per Month to Rent Ami is the world's most aff...

CEO Says Fleets of Electric Air Taxis To Be Deployed in 2022 Source:  Volocopter Electric VTOL Volocopter CEO Florian Reuter says fleets of Volocopter air taxis will be flying in 2022.  The flying taxi is the world's 1st, manned, fully electric VTOL (vertical landing and takeoff vehicle).  It's fully sustainable, drone like technology that has been successfully flown in demonstrations in a number of global cities.  Volocopter is headquartered in Germany.  Reuter made the announcement in Davos during the 2020 World Economic Forum. 100% Electric with Zero Emissions and VoloPorts According to Volocopter, their air taxi meets international certifications to be as safe as an airliner.  It's 100% electric powered and emissions free.  The drone like VTOL can carry two passengers.  And, it's quiet with the 18 electric powered rotors on one level.  Volocopter has a whole ecosystem to support their air taxis.  Specifically V...

First International Flight Test & Collaboration with AT&T on Connectivity Announced Source:  Uber Test Flights in Three Global Cities 2020 Uber is on a roll. It just announced a collaboration with AT&T to enhance connectivity on its air taxi and cargo drone vehicles.  And it's selected Australia's second largest city, Melbourne, as the first international test site for its air taxi service.  The test flights will start in 2020 in Melbourne, along with test flights in previously announced Dallas and Los Angeles.  The test flight service will link central city locations with nearby airports. Commercial Launch 2023 The Uber air taxi fleet is electric powered and can be ordered on demand by customers through smartphone apps.  The fleet will have vertical takeoff, vertical landing and rapid horizontal flight.  The electric powered vehicles are part helicopter, part drone and part fixed wing aircraft with multiple small rotors....