DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane 

FLYING CAR VERY CLOSE TO FULL OPERATIONS

                                                                    Source:  XPeng

• XPeng's flying car Aero HT Voyager X2 is acing low-altitude test flights over China.  Experts say it is very close to starting full-scale commercial operations.  Here are some key facts:
• These tests are considered groundbreaking for the urban air mobility (UAM) industry
• Test flights took place over the crowded city of Guangzhou
• Tech in the X2 is said to ensure a safe and intact landing, if a key part fails, even from a height of 50 meters or 164 feet
• Flies 35 minutes on a charge
• Top speed is 81 mph
• All-electric eVTOL
• Said to be very close to full-scale, commercial operations
• 1st flying car in China cleared by the Chinese government with a special flight permit to fly with a pilot
• X2 is particularly targeted at commuter and sightseeing services
• XPeng is also developing the X3 flying car with wheels that can drive, park and fly on its own
• A flying supercar and the "Land Aircraft Carrier" are also being developed by XPeng.

DOGS HAVE A LOT TO SAY - EXPERT GUIDE TO TRANSLATING THEM

                                                        Source: Winnie and Brewster Kane

• One in three women would rather talk to their dog than their boyfriend. So, it is ultra important that new science helps to decode your dog's conversation:
• Some dog owners spend 220 hours per year talking to their dogs so it's good to know what they think
• Dogs have 6 main types of vocalization: barking, whining, growling, howling, sighing and groaning
• Harmony Diers, who is head of the Dog Aging Project at Texas A&M University, helps us get close to full disclosure
• Some examples:

1. Dog whines at door or food bowl: wants to go outside or eat
2. Groan:  disappointment
3. Growl: Context is important, but if teeth are bared it's a warning; if you're playing with the dog, it could be expressing excitement
4. Barks:  high pitched expresses excitement; monotone & repetitive expresses boredom; intense alerts you to safety
5. Howl can mean joy

• Of course, tone, circumstances and context are important in decoding your dog's comments
• Add a green carnation or a fresh daffodil, my Winnie Kane is ready to party for St. Patty's Day and Spring! 

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