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  DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                  By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane SKODA'S SMART GRILLE & CROSSING GUARD ROBOT                                                                                 Source:  Skoda VW-owned automaker Skoda is developing an AI powered smart car grille and an AI powered robot capable of being tech replacements for crossing guards & crossing signals Skoda is developing these highly innovative pieces of technology with roboticists and AI experts at the Czech Technical University in Prague and the Technical University of Munich  The smart, digital, front car grille displays messages to those outside of the car The prototype grille uses pictograms and animations to let pedestrians, bikers and drivers know that it is okay to proceed & cross the street or it can issue warning signals not to cross or enter an intersection Such digital messaging works on

  DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                 By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane TESLA CEO ELON MUSK'S MASTER PLAN 3                                                                                                    Source:  Tesla Elon Musk's Master Plan 3 is his vision for Tesla to help lead the global effort, through innovation & new technologies, to end the use of fossil fuels and transition to a world fueled by sustainable energy As part of that goal, Tesla will be increasing its production of electric vehicles in all of its global factories He's calling for a global switch to electric cars Musk is also calling for repowering the energy grid with renewables, including electricity generated by wind, solar and wave power Musk is advocating for more sustainably fueled planes & boats; the use of heat pumps in homes & buildings; and the use of hydrogen power for industries He estimates the cos

  DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                 By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane TESLA CEO ELON MUSK'S MASTER PLAN 3                                                                                                    Source:  Tesla Elon Musk's Master Plan 3 is his vision for Tesla to help lead the global effort, through innovation & new technologies, to end the use of fossil fuels and transition to a world fueled by sustainable energy As part of that goal, Tesla will be increasing its production of electric vehicles in all of its global factories He's calling for a global switch to electric cars Musk is also calling for repowering the energy grid with renewables, including electricity generated by wind, solar and wave power Musk is advocating for more sustainably fueled planes & boats; the use of heat pumps in homes & buildings; and the use of hydrogen power for industries He estimates the cos

  Digital Fun and Games                                                                                     Source: Skoda Spectacular New Design Study Czech-based electric carmaker Skoda  has just unveiled a stunning digital design study, called the Skoda Vision GT, to showcase the future potentialities of automotive technologies and design.  The Vision GT is a digital tease of an electric race car that is based on the original,1957 Skoda 100 OHC sports car. The digital version is a single seat, open-top all electric race car with a low body and very advanced aerodynamics.  Style and Power The imaginary, digital vehicle has sleek, futuristic styling with sharp lines but also touches of the 1957 1100 OHC with its muscular body proportions and red coloring.  There are large intake valves, slim LED headlights and huge alloy wheels.  And there is a snazzy rear wing that's inspired by Formula-1 race cars. Highly Advanced Tech Skoda has filled this vehicle with the ultimate in technologi