DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

AIRBUS IS INVESTING IN NEW GREEN FLYING INNOVATION









                                                                Source:  Airbus EcoPulse


  • Airbus' EcoPulse is a breakthrough piece of aviation innovation that pioneers high voltage, hybrid electric flight.  It has important potential for a reduced carbon emissions future of flying.  Here are some key facts:
  • EcoPulse just reached an aviation milestone in a 100-minute test flight using its unique hybrid-electric technologies
  • The demonstrator plane flew successfully and will continue a series of flight tests through mid-2024
  • It has been under development by Airbus, Daher and Safran since 2019
  • The hybrid electric system combines a high voltage, 800-volt battery pack with an electric turbogenerator, along with multiple propulsion pods across the wings
  • It's designed to learn and mature the hybrid-electric system
  • The technological approach is called hybridization, which is an important investment by Airbus
  • Hybridization could significantly reduce the carbon emissions spewed from planes during flight
  • Development of these new technologies being spearheaded by Airbus continues to move forward.


BENTLEY'S FIRST MOTORCYCLE


                                            Source:  Bentley

  • British luxury car maker Bentley is teaming-up with Italian motorbike maker Ducati to produce a first-of-its-kind Bentley motorbike.  Here's what we know:
  • Bentley motorbike is a limited edition of 500 and called Diavel
  • Inspired by the look of Bentley's Batur
  • Powered by 1158-cc liquid cooled V4
  • Accelerates 0 to 60 in 3 seconds
  • Designed to be light, compact and powerful
  • Max speed 167 mph
  • Deliveries to customers in spring 2024
  • Priced at $70,000.
  • Also the partners are producing an even more exclusive motorbike
  • Called Mulliner only 50 bikes will be available for sale
  • Bentley and Ducati are both owned by VW Group.



 "Daily Innovation Brief"© By Edward Kane

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