Important Innovations

  D AILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane PORSCHE DESENDANT DESIGNS ELEGANT SPORTSCAR                                                                                                            Source:  Piech        The great-grandson of Porsche founder Ferdinand Porsche, Toni Piech, is following in his great-grandfather's footsteps with his own, luxury, high performance automotive brand - Piech, which creates high performance electric vehicles & is based in Switzerland 1st EV going into production in 2024:  Piech GT which is a gorgeous electric, 2-seat sportscar Tech spec details: 3 electric motors that produce 603 hp Power output:  800 kW Range:  310 miles Charge Time:  less than 10 minutes Unique battery tech with patented immersion cooling tech Top speed:  124 mph Elegant & classy design 0 to 62 mph in 2.8 seconds Unique carbon fiber cha

  D AILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane   WORLD 1ST:  ZERO EMISSIONS CRUISE SHIP                                                  Source:  Hurtigruten Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten has developed a zero emissions cruise ship with giant sails embedded with solar panels, that's being called a world first The design is radical; it's expected to go into service by 2030 and it contains technology firsts, specifically built for the ship including: Retractable huge sails that soar 164 feet Sails are laden with solar panels to generate solar power Charges in port All electric, zero emissions Length:  443 feet Accommodates:  500 guests, 99 crew & has 273 cabins Battery:  60 MWh Range:  350 nautical miles per charge Zero emissions, sustainable cruise ship compared to typical crise ship with a carbon footprint greater than 12,000 cars Norwegian c

  D AILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane NEW, MINI ELECTRIC PORSCHE 356-STLYED ROADSTER                                             Source:  Carice Cars New retro-themed, Porsche 356-styled electric mini car has been created by Carice Cars, an EV manufacturer in the Netherlands Called TC2, it's capturing global automotive attention with its classic good looks, 186 mile range on a charge and luxurious leather interior It's an all-electric retro-mod roadster styled after the Porsche 356 that is the predecessor to the iconic 911 Interior is composed of high quality materials with beautiful leather detailing Built to order & customized with a starting price of $48,500 Carice Cars calls it "art on wheels that is elegant, environmentally friendly, agile and handmade." DUBAI:  WORLD's LARGEST OCEAN RESTORATION PROJECT               

  D AILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane PORSCHE'S HOT NEW SPORTS CAR                                                       Source: Porsche Porsche just unveiled its newest high-performance sports car - the 2024 718 Cayman GT4RS or the Spyder RS It's being called the hot-rod and the ultimate tribute to the combustion engine It's fitted with a 4.0 liter, 6-cylinder engine pumping out 493 hp and 331 lb-ft of torque Open top with Porsche Active Suspension Management and GT3 Touring interior Set for delivery spring 2024 0 to 60 mpg in 3.2 seconds Priced to start at $162,150. AI CHATBOX AT THE WENDY'S DRIVETHRU                                                                                                                                                                                          Source:  Wendy's and Stock US fast food gian

   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 second edition of "Daily Innovation Brief" is below.  Thanks for viewing. Maryanne Kane PORSCHE's NEW 911 DAKAR: EPIC RIDE ON & OFF ROAD                                                                           Source:  Porsche 911 Dakar is a street legal, off-roading sports car that pays tribute to Porsche's 1984 win at the world-famous Dakar Rally Contains Porsche 911's 3.0-liter, twin turbocharged engine with 473 hp and 420 ft-lbs. of torque Top speed is 149 mph, can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds and is an off-road dune-buster All wheel drive and 8-speed, dual-clutch PDK Has a new, innovative suspension system that can increase and decrease ground clearance with the flip of a switch Automotive experts who

  Off-Road SUV with 400+Mile Range                                                                 Source:  Porsche Models & Concepts This May Be Porsche's Sportiest SUV VW-owned luxury brand Porsche is developing what is likely to be its top-of-the-line SUV designed for both on-road and off-road driving.  Here are the key facts: New Porsche SUV concept is all-electric and will be positioned by Porsche as its top all-electric SUV, over the Macan and Cayenne Nicknamed K1, it's a very sporty "interpretation" of an SUV, as Porsche puts it Will be built on Porsche and Audi's Premium Platform Electric architecture The EV will have multiple electric motors, a 920V electrical system for fast charging and a high performance battery Expected range on a charge of 435 miles Off-road capabilities including adjustable ride height Controlled, 4-wheel steering Starting price of $210,000 3 rows of seats There are no design images yet, but the EV is expected to have a liftgate

  Off-Road SUV with 400+Mile Range                                                                 Source:  Porsche Models & Concepts This May Be Porsche's Sportiest SUV VW-owned luxury brand Porsche is developing what is likely to be its top-of-the-line SUV designed for both on-road and off-road driving.  Here are the key facts: New Porsche SUV concept is all-electric and will be positioned by Porsche as its top all-electric SUV, over the Macan and Cayenne Nicknamed K1, it's a very sporty "interpretation" of an SUV, as Porsche puts it Will be built on Porsche and Audi's Premium Platform Electric architecture The EV will have multiple electric motors, a 920V electrical system for fast charging and a high performance battery Expected range on a charge of 435 miles Off-road capabilities including adjustable ride height Controlled, 4-wheel steering Starting price of $210,000 3 rows of seats There are no design images yet, but the EV is expected to have a liftgate

  New Car Concept That's a Tribute to Porsche's 75th Anniversary                                                  Source:  Porsche Vision 357 Emulates Porsche's 1st Sports Car, the 356  Luxury sports car maker Porsche has unveiled a sleek new concept, Vision 357, to celebrate the brand's 75th anniversary and it's getting a great deal of automotive interest.  Here are the pertinent facts: Vision 357 is a tribute to Porsche's 1st sports car, the legendary 356 created by Porsche founder Ferdinand Porsche 75 years ago, that now sells at auction for $1 million plus Porsche says Vision 357 is the vehicle that Ferdinand Porsche would have designed for 2023 357 is a standout attempt by Porsche designers and engineers to combine the best of Porsche's past, present and the future into one car model Vision 357's powertrain is a mid-mounted 4.0-liter, naturally aspirated 6-cylinder boxer engine Engine is tuned to run on eco-friendly synthetic fuels that are carbon n