Important Innovations

Green, Clean Travel Source: Stock image of e-Bike commuter Avoiding Crowds on Mass Transit Most of the world's electric vehicles have two or three wheels - not four!  More than 180 million electric bikes and electric trikes are in use globally.  Bloomberg NEF forecasts that the number will escalate to 600 million by 2040.  By far, China accounts for most of the e-bikes and e-trikes.  But sales are also rapidly rising in Europe, the US, India, Taiwan and Vietnam.  The number of electric cars won't come close to 600 million any time soon. Changes to Global Transportation Through Pedal Power The e-bikes and e-trikes are driving major changes in global transportation.  They are responsible for more avoided oil consumption than any other transportation vehicle category.  e-bike technology is hitting stride as the bikes become lighter and faster. Pedal assisted models can reach speeds up to 30 mph, helping people to commute, avoid public transportation and get e

SpaceX Crew Dragon & ISS Source:  NASA ISS 2 US Astronauts Hop Onboard ISS This past weekend SpaceX Crew Dragon with US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley onboard made it to the International Space Station.  It's an historic accomplishment for a private company and NASA.  The two astronauts will be up there for up to three months doing scientific experiments and celestial observations. What's Up There? To learn about the big, upcoming space missions of the 2020's including NASA and SpaceX plans, check out journalist Edward Kane's book "Space 2020's: What's Up There?" Until June 2 at 11AM ET, it's on sale as an Amazon Countdown Deal.   The link is  ASIN: B087DV4DZ6 To view Ed's  Amazon bookshelf of books, go to amazon.com/author/ekane   I co-authored the books with Ed.

"Important Innovations Collection: Robotics" by Journalist Edward Kane - Great Gift Hottest, New Robots for Human Service, Search & Rescue, Medicine & Much More For your enjoyment, here's a sample chapter of my e-book, paperback and audiobook on Amazon, Kindle and Audible. 1.      Restaurant Robots Source:   Robot Restaurant China's Robot Restaurant Robots are on duty in restaurants from China to Boston.  They work as chefs, cooks, waiters, hosts, even entertainers.  The robots are delivering a lot of good food and entertainment value.  The question is:  do you have to leave them a tip??  The tip is up to you.  But the point is, robotics is at a tipping point for the restaurant industry. Boston's Restaurant Robots In Boston, 4 MIT engineers and Michelin-starred Master Chef Daniel Boulud recently opened a robotic restaurant.  It's called Spyce and is a fast casual restauran

Ultimate Electric Car Source:  Ferrari SF90 Stradale Hybrid  Ferrari's Hybrid:  Their Most Powerful Car Ferrari is going all-electric.  CEO Louis Camilleri told reporters he anticipates the all-electric Ferrari will come out sometime around 2025.  It's coming in a few years because Camilleri says the battery technology isn't where it should be yet, including the need for faster recharging.  He also wants advanced autonomous systems.  Camilleri sees the advanced technology coming together to create Ferrari's first all electric car by the mid-2020's. That is a major statement about the future of electric cars including in the industry's highest performance category. Ferrari Now Focused on Hybridization Ferrari's newest model, the SF90 Stradale, is the company most powerful car ever.  And, it's a plug-in hybrid.  The vehicle packs 986 horsepower, reaches 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and has maximum speeds of 211 mph.  Ferrari is focusing on