DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


CHINESE AIR TAXI MAKES HISTORY

                                            
                                        Source:  EHang


  • EHang's EH216-S air taxi just made history by performing the first-ever passenger flight of a flying taxi with no pilot.  Here's what we know:
  • The flying taxi is essentially a pilotless and autonomous drone
  • Powered by 16 rotors and an electric battery
  • eVTOL that takes-off and lands vertically
  • Top speed 81 mph
  • Range - 22 miles
  • Seats 2 people
  • Quieter and greener than a helicopter
  • Doesn't need a runway
  • Does not drive 
  • User interface is so simple, the company says the general public can operate it
  • Potential uses:  personal travel, emergency medical services, sightseeing, cargo transport, firefighting
  • This vehicle has been certified by Chinese aviation authorities to fly commercial passengers in China.

2024 AUDI SQ8 e-tron - an AUDI FIRST




                                                                        Source:  Audi

  • SQ8 e-tron is Audi's first electric performance SUV.  Here's what we know:
  • SQ8 e-tron offers agile and powerful electric performance
  • Powered by 3 electric motors:  one in front and the other 2 in the back
  • 496 hp and 718 ft lbs of torque
  • Large battery that takes a recharge up to 80% in 31 minutes
  • Range - 253 miles
  • 2 versions:  SQ8 e-tron SUV and SQ8 e-tron Sportback
  • Accelerates 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds
  • Starts at $89,800.

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