DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF
By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane
SOLAR CAR - SQUAD - IS COMING TO THE US
- All new, solar-powered electric city car, the Squad from the Netherlands, is coming to the US. Here are some facts:
- This is a small, solar-electric car, designed for city driving, that costs only $6,250.00
- Designed to make city living easier and more affordable
- Car is lightweight, efficient and helps to reduce transportation emissions
- Squad debuted in Europe in May 2022 and in some European nations doesn't require a license to drive because it's so lightweight
- Top speed - 28 mph
- On a sunny day gets 62 miles of range from its 4 battery packs
- Solar panel on roof can produce 19 miles of range
- 2 kw rear-in-wheel motors power the 4, 1.6 kWh battery packs
- Currently carries 2 passengers
- 4-passenger version is in the works
- Squad is taking pre-orders for the car in the US and business is said to be very brisk
- Passenger cars produce 60% of all transportation emissions so a solar-powered small vehicle like this could be very impactful on the environment.
JETSON ONE - UNIQUE FLYING CAR
- Jetson One is being described as a jetpack product that flies at the speed of a car. Some key facts:
- In the past week, it made its inaugural flight in the US
- Motor-sports inspired electric-powered flying car - eVTOL
- Being developed by Italy-based Jetson
- Is taking pre-orders - 300 so far - for deliveries in 2024
- Price - $98,000
- Top speed - 63 mph
- Top altitude - 1500 feet
- Powered by 8 electric motors each with their own battery pack
- 8 propellers
- 20 minutes of flying time on a charge
- Can carry maximum weight of 200 pounds
- Classified as an ultra-light aircraft with no license, certification or testing needed
- Company is now based in Italy
- Takes 5 hours to learn how to operate
- Flight computer controls most of the flight.
EARLY CANCER DETECTION TEST FOR DOGS
- The UK today deployed use of a new, early cancer detection test for young dogs. Here are some key facts:
- In the UK, dogs more prone to cancer like Labs and Golden Retrievers can be tested starting at the age of 4 via a new blood test for early signs of cancer
- This allows for earlier and easier treatments by vets to fight the disease in the pet
- It's a blood test called Nu Q test innovated by the biotech Volition, based in Austin, TX with significant operations in Belgium
- The key is the test detects early warning signs of cancer in healthy dogs to allow early intervention
- More than half of hound dogs over 10 years in the UK die from cancer
- The accuracy rate of detection by this new blood test is 97%
- The test is now available in the US
- There are more than 6 million new cases of dog cancer in the US every year
- Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs over 1 years old
- As in humans, for dogs the earlier cancer is detected, the better the odds to beat it.
- This company is also developing a similar blood test for cats.
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