DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


INNOVATIVE FUNDRAISING:  WINE ON THE RUN






                                                    Source:  BBC & London Marathon

  • Wine connoisseur and marathoner Tom Gilbey ran the prestigious London Marathon sipping a different glass of wine at every mile.  Here's what we know:
  • It was all done for charity - Hospice care
  • The challenge was to blind taste a different wine at every mile and name the wine vintage, grape and producer
  • He identified 21 wines - an outstanding score
  • He raised nearly $18,000. for hospice
  • He avoided becoming too tipsy by taking small sips
  • Elite marathon runners do not recommend hydrating with wine during marathon runs
  • As for our Hospice Hero...he has not only benefitted humanity but also showed us another benefit of wine.

ASTON MARTIN-ROLLS ROYCE FLYING CAR



                                                                  Source:  Aston Martin

  • This new flying car concept blends the sports car expertise of Aston Martin with the jet engine expertise of Rolls Royce. The new Aston Martin flying car is nothing short of revolutionary and futuristic.  Here are some key facts:
  • Called Volante Vision
  • Nicknamed The Sports Car of the Skies
  • Concept car that combines the looks of a fighter jet with a F1 race car
  • VTOL - vertical takeoff and landing like a helicopter
  • Hybrid electric power
  • Capable of autonomous flying
  • Carries 3 passengers
  • Contains cutting edge technology including the latest in aerospace electric propulsion and autonomous flight
  • The flying car has been under development for more than 5 years and is now nearing fruition
  • This aviation innovation results from a partnership among Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, UK's Cranfield University and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions.


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