DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

REVO ZERO'S NEW HYDROGEN ENERGY MINI-VAN


                                            Source:  Revo Zero

  • Virginia-based startup Revo Zero has developed a hydrogen-powered minivan with a unique powertrain.  Here are some key facts:
  • Plug-in fuel cell powertrain that combines EV battery tech with hydrogen fuel cell technology
  • Promised range of 700 miles on a charge
  • Big distinctions: the range and the traditional minivan backdoors but with front doors that slide out and forward
  • 3 rows of seats
  • Panoramic glass roof
  • Sleek-looking, green minivan.

SWEDEN'S ELECTRONIC SOIL INCREASES CROP GROWTH






                                                     Source:  Linkoping University & Stock

  • Swedish scientists have developed electrically conductive soil that in some cases increases seedling growth by 50%.  Here's what we know:
  • Researchers are stimulating the root system of plants electrically
  • They've engineered electrically conductive soil for hydroponics, a soilless cultivation method
  • Hydroponics could help address food security issues in challenging environments and in those with little arable land
  • Hydroponics will also enable food growth in urban environments
  • Key bottom-line points from this new research:
  1. Barley seedlings grown in conductive soil grew up to 50% more in 15 days when their roots were stimulated electrically
  2. Plants grew without soil using water and nutrients
  3. Little water is needed as water is recirculated in a closed system
  4. Electrical stimulation fosters the increased growth rate
  • Linkoping University researchers in Sweden used low voltage/low energy amounts to create the electronic soil
  • Electronic soil may not solve global food security issues but it can most assuredly help
  • For me, this is innovative food for thought.

REVO ZERO'S NEW HYDROGEN ENERGY MINI-VAN


                                            Source:  Revo Zero

  • Virginia-based startup Revo Zero has developed a hydrogen-powered minivan with a unique powertrain.  Here are some key facts:
  • Plug-in fuel cell powertrain that combines EV battery tech with hydrogen fuel cell technology
  • Promised range of 700 miles on a charge
  • Big distinctions: the range and the traditional minivan backdoors but with front doors that slide out and forward
  • 3 rows of seats
  • Panoramic glass roof
  • Sleek-looking, green minivan.


MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM SPACE

                                                                    Source:  NASA
  • This is a Christmas Tree Collection of Stars in space, that's 2500 light years away from Earth.  A majestic image of peace and joy captured by NASA.  MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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 "Daily Innovation Brief"© By Edward Kane

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