Important Innovations

  Global Pursuit of Zero Emissions Driving                          Source:  Tshwane University of Technology Unique Solar Car Technology From a University Faculty and students at South Africa's Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) have invented a fourth-generation solar car, called Sunchaser 4. They have been developing this innovative piece of green technology since 2014.  Sunchaser 4 is successfully being driven to locations around Africa to showcase the power of solar driving technology and to get young people, particularly school children, excited about the valuable applications of renewable energy.  The very unusual looking and uniquely designed vehicle is currently being showcased in Namibia. The vehicle has won international awards and delivers the longest distance and lowest energy use of any solar car in Africa.  Sunchaser 4 is yet another example of the global pursuit of zero...

  Global Pursuit of Zero Emissions Driving                          Source:  Tshwane University of Technology Unique Solar Car Technology From a University Faculty and students at South Africa's Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) have invented a fourth-generation solar car, called Sunchaser 4. They have been developing this innovative piece of green technology since 2014.  Sunchaser 4 is successfully being driven to locations around Africa to showcase the power of solar driving technology and to get young people, particularly school children, excited about the valuable applications of renewable energy.  The very unusual looking and uniquely designed vehicle is currently being showcased in Namibia. The vehicle has won international awards and delivers the longest distance and lowest energy use of any solar car in Africa.  Sunchaser 4 is yet another example of the global pursuit of zero...

  New Disruptive Aircraft Design-Inspired by Bats                                        Source:  Phractyl's Macrobat Epic New Flying Experience South African electric aircraft startup Phractyl has invented an electric, vertical take-off and landing vehicle (eVTOL) that is unique in design and technology.  Called the Macrobat, the aircraft takes its design inspiration from bats.  The 1-seat aircraft can be flown by a pilot or be operated remotely like a drone by a ground operator.  It is new, disruptive aviation technology and it provides, green zero emissions travel.  Potential uses include personal air travel, cargo transport, emergency services and more. Like a Wild Bird in the Air The vehicle has two, large propellers powered by electricity generated from a bank of batteries.  The wings are designed to gain lift at very low speeds...

Pelebox Smart Locker  Digital Wall Enables Rapid Dispensing of Medications The Pelebox Smart Locker system is designed for rapid dispensing of medications.  The digital wall created by a South African innovator just received the Royal Academy of Engineering 2019 Africa Prize. It's estimated that nearly 5 million patients in South Africa alone could benefit from this innovation.   For a great new blog, go to Important Innovations Collection: Pelebox Smart Locker : Award Winning System for Rapidly Dispensing Medication Source:  Innovator Neo Hutiri and his Pelebox Innovation from South Africa Th...