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 D ear Viewers: We are launching a new, innovation news service on this blog called "Daily Innovation Brief".  At least one of the daily news stories will be transportation related, including new car, eVTOL and plane concepts.  The first edition of "Daily Innovation Brief" is below.  Thanks for viewing. Maryanne Kane MCLAREN'S NEW FLAGSHIP                                                                                     Source:  McLaren   Currently, the British performance automaker is developing its 750 S new supercar for unveiling this spring 740 hp supercar will replace the 720 S as the brand's flagship Powered by twin turbo 4.0-liter V8 Big rear wing, big air vents and inside a new front dashboard with an instrument panel above the steering wheel, plus a dramatic floating infotainment system Sporty, elegant, aerodynamic styling Priced to start at $340,000 and will debut in April 2023 Expected to be a performance dazzler. DARPA'S NEW CRANE X-PLANE  

  Dear Viewers: We are launching a new, innovation news service on this blog called "Daily Innovation Brief".  At least one of the daily news stories will be transportation related, including new car, eVTOL and plane concepts.  The first edition of "Daily Innovation Brief" is below.  Thanks for viewing. Maryanne Kane MCLAREN'S NEW FLAGSHIP                                                                                     Source:  McLaren   Currently, the British performance automaker is developing its 750 S new supercar for unveiling this spring 740 hp supercar will replace the 720 S as the brand's flagship Powered by twin turbo 4.0-liter V8 Big rear wing, big air vents and inside a new front dashboard with an instrument panel above the steering wheel, plus a dramatic floating infotainment system Sporty, elegant, aerodynamic styling Priced to start at $340,000 and will debut in April 2023 Expected to be a performance dazzler. DARPA'S NEW CRANE X-PLANE  

  SUV That's like a Hypercar                                                                           Super:  McLaren Car Concepts High Performance Driving British supercar manufacturer McLaren is famous for its performance sports cars.  The cars are always gorgeous, "lightweight and performance" vehicles.  Until now, McLaren has not joined the global SUV craze because they don't want to dilute their sports car brand and deviate in any way from their historic DNA.  With a new CEO, McLaren may be ready to change. New CEO Who Loves SUVs German born, PhD in Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Michael Leiters is McLaren's new CEO.  He has a distinguished automotive career.  He's the former chief Technology Officer of Ferrari and is the person who developed the new SUV for Ferrari, the Purosangue.  He also created the highly popular Cayenne SUV for Porsche.  He obviously loves SUVs, their sales and ongoing market growth potential.  He is more than open to devel

  SUV That's like a Hypercar                                                                           Super:  McLaren Car Concepts High Performance Driving British supercar manufacturer McLaren is famous for its performance sports cars.  The cars are always gorgeous, "lightweight and performance" vehicles.  Until now, McLaren has not joined the global SUV craze because they don't want to dilute their sports car brand and deviate in any way from their historic DNA.  With a new CEO, McLaren may be ready to change. New CEO Who Loves SUVs German born, PhD in Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Michael Leiters is McLaren's new CEO.  He has a distinguished automotive career.  He's the former chief Technology Officer of Ferrari and is the person who developed the new SUV for Ferrari, the Purosangue.  He also created the highly popular Cayenne SUV for Porsche.  He obviously loves SUVs, their sales and ongoing market growth potential.  He is more than open to devel

Potential Big New Line of E-Sports Cars, E-Supercars & E- Hypercars                                                                         Source:   McLaren Could Bring Game-Changing Automotive Technologies Luxury carmakers BMW and McLaren want to partner and build a new line of electric supercars.  They successfully did it before back in 1992 and created the widely acclaimed McLaren F1 supercar, which was the world's fastest car with top speeds of 240.1 mph for 15 years.  Now they are working out arrangements to build British-based McLaren's first all-electric supercars.  The prospects of such a top automotive partnership are fascinating with both automakers bringing top quality craftsmanship, technologies, engineering and design. Bringing Together Each Company's Strengths If the deal is finalized, the two would develop electric powertrains and lightweight chassis to create a series of all-electric supercars, sports cars and hypercars for the future.  The strengths th

Potential Big New Line of E-Sports Cars, E-Supercars & E- Hypercars                                                                         Source:   McLaren Could Bring Game-Changing Automotive Technologies Luxury carmakers BMW and McLaren want to partner and build a new line of electric supercars.  They successfully did it before back in 1992 and created the widely acclaimed McLaren F1 supercar, which was the world's fastest car with top speeds of 240.1 mph for 15 years.  Now they are working out arrangements to build British-based McLaren's first all-electric supercars.  The prospects of such a top automotive partnership are fascinating with both automakers bringing top quality craftsmanship, technologies, engineering and design. Bringing Together Each Company's Strengths If the deal is finalized, the two would develop electric powertrains and lightweight chassis to create a series of all-electric supercars, sports cars and hypercars for the future.  The strengths th

  McLaren's ELIZABETH II                                                  Source:  McLaren Royal Speeds Up to 205 mph UK-based McLaren Automotive Limited has created a one-of-a-kind supercar to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the British throne. The vehicle is called "Platinum Jubilee Artura".  Instead of the standard McLaren badge on the nose of the vehicle, a special badge "ELIZABETH 11" is there.  The supercar was developed by the McLaren Special Operations group, which creates highly customized cars for special customers.  The vehicle is sleek, stylish, hybrid and very special.  The special platinum paint that covers the car took more than a week to precisely develop and perfect in various types of light. High Performance Hybrid The Elizabeth II is the brand's first series production, high performance hybrid.  It is sporty, elegant and lightweight at just 3,300 pounds.  Under the hood, is a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine that pumps out 577

  McLaren's ELIZABETH II                                                  Source:  McLaren Royal Speeds Up to 205 mph UK-based McLaren Automotive Limited has created a one-of-a-kind supercar to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the British throne. The vehicle is called "Platinum Jubilee Artura".  Instead of the standard McLaren badge on the nose of the vehicle, a special badge "ELIZABETH 11" is there.  The supercar was developed by the McLaren Special Operations group, which creates highly customized cars for special customers.  The vehicle is sleek, stylish, hybrid and very special.  The special platinum paint that covers the car took more than a week to precisely develop and perfect in various types of light. High Performance Hybrid The Elizabeth II is the brand's first series production, high performance hybrid.  It is sporty, elegant and lightweight at just 3,300 pounds.  Under the hood, is a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine that pumps out 577