Important Innovations

  AirCar, Liberty Sport & Switchblade                            Source: Switchblade, AirCar, Liberty Sport Flying & Driving Commuting Flying cars are a promised travel technology that innovators have been chasing for decades. Their time is about to come.  Three flying cars are now at the tipping point of going into production for sales in global markets.  The vehicles ready for takeoff, that are road legal with wings, include Slovakia-based Klein Vision's AirCar, Dutch company PAL-V International's Liberty Sport and Oregon-based Samson Sky's Switchblade.  They are heralding in a brand-new form of travel. Switchblade US-based Sampson Sky is promising deliveries of its 3-wheel flying car Switchblade in 2024. They already have 2100 orders for the vehicle from 53 nations.  Switchblade has been 14 years in development.  A gas engine powers one electric motor that drives the propeller and also powers one or two more motors that drive the wheels.  The vehicle will be sold

  Samson Sky's Switchblade                                    Source:  Samson Sky's Switchblade USA Flying, Driving Car Samson Sky's Switchblade is a real flying and driving car that will hit the market within weeks of getting FAA approval. The company calls it a flying sports car and it brings the lure of flying cars from science fiction territory to a concrete reality. The FAA has deemed the Oregon-built, Ferrari-red, very cool looking vehicle safe to fly and undergo flight testing.  That positions the flying sportscar to being possibly within weeks of going to market. The inventors and developers at Oregon-based Samson Sky have spent 14 years building what looks like a magnificent flying and driving machine. Fascinating Tech Specs The vehicle has been designed as a luxury car with a hybrid-electric drive system.  When it lands, the wings fold into the sides of the vehicle like a switchblade.  It has a Samson SC 200 3-cylinder gasoline engine along with a Skybird electric

  Samson Sky's Switchblade - Awesome Tech                                    Source:  Samson Sky's Switchblade USA Flying, Driving Car How much would you love having this sleek, flying/driving car in your driveway?  Don't know about you, but I would love it!! Samson Sky's Switchblade is a real flying and driving car that will hit the market within weeks of getting FAA approval after more flight tests. The company calls it a flying sports car and it brings the lure of flying cars from science fiction territory to concrete reality. The FAA has deemed the Oregon-built, Ferrari-red, very cool looking vehicle safe to fly and undergo flight testing.  That positions the flying/driving sportscar to being, possibly within weeks, on the market for purchase. The inventors and developers at Oregon-based Samson Sky have spent 14 years building what looks like a magnificent flying and driving machine. Fascinating Tech Specs The vehicle has been designed as a luxury car with a hybrid-

  New Zero Emissions Mode of Transportation                                                             Source: Biliti & Other Tuk Tuks Roots Date Back to Rickshaws Los Angeles-based startup Biliti just unveiled what's being called the world's first, hydrogen powered Tuk Tuk or trike.  Tuk Tuks are common means of passenger transportation in Thailand and India.  The three-wheeled vehicles serve as taxies.  Their heritage dates back to Japan's rickshaws.  The new, hydrogen fuel cell powered Tuk Tuk is called FastMile.  The company says it has a 130-mile range on a charge and can be refueled in just 3 minutes.  Biliti is a fast growth electric mobility company founded in 2021 and known for its compact electric delivery Tuk Tuks.  The company is currently significantly expanding its operations.  It is setting up the world's largest 3-wheeler manufacturing facility in India with a production capacity of 240,000 EVs a year and the creation of 3,000 new jobs. New, Green M

  New eVTOL Flies Like a Butterfly                                         Source:  Hyundai's Supernal New Hydrogen Powered eVTOL South Korea-based automaker Hyundai is developing two, highly innovative eVTOL (electric, vertical takeoff & landing) vehicles for inner-city and intra-city commuting.  Hyundai's Advanced Air Mobility division, Supernal, unveiled an electric flying taxi concept that seats 5 at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK.  Specifically, they unveiled the very futuristic and elegant passenger cabin.  Supernal is working with Hyundai's top automotive designers and engineers to integrate automotive capabilities into the flying taxi. In terms of flight, it is being designed to mimic the flying capabilities of a butterfly.  Hyundai also disclosed that it is working on a larger, hydrogen powered eVTOL that will roll out two years after the smaller eVTOL. Targeted Plans Hyundai expects the eVTOL, just revealed in the UK, to start operations in th

  A Personal Automobile For the Sky                                                  Source:  LEO Flight New, Very Fast, Long-Range Flying Car Being Developed in US A stunning, very futuristically styled, all-electric flying car called the LX-1 LEO Coupe has just been unveiled by US based, eVTOL startup LEO Flight.  It's a piloted, electric vertical takeoff and landing "personal automobile for the skies".  A hyper eVTOL, it has extraordinary speed and range.  The electric flying car can take off and land on a driveway for ultra-commuting convenience.  LX-1 has good looks, uniquely powerful technology and great inventor pedigrees - all of which have the potential to shakeup the global flying car industry. Tech Specs LX-1 is an experimental prototype with an aluminum frame. The prototype was built to test its innovative powertrain that contains four banks of at least 72 small vertical-lift fans.  Two larger fans in the back of the vehicle give it forward, horizontal thrust.

  Fascinating New Flying Car from LEO Flight                                                  Source:  LEO Flight New, Very Fast, Long-Range Flying Car Being Developed in US A stunning, very futuristically styled, all-electric flying car called the LX-1 LEO Coupe has just been unveiled by US based, eVTOL startup LEO Flight.  It's a piloted, electric vertical takeoff and landing "personal automobile for the skies".  A hyper eVTOL, it has extraordinary speed and range.  The electric flying car can take off and land on a driveway for ultra-commuting convenience.  LX-1 has good looks, uniquely powerful technology and great inventor pedigrees - all of which have the potential to shakeup the global flying car industry. Tech Specs LX-1 is an experimental prototype with an aluminum frame. The prototype was built to test its innovative powertrain that contains four banks of at least 72 small vertical-lift fans.  Two larger fans in the back of the vehicle give it forward, horizonta

  Vehicle Flies Over the Surface of Water and Land                                                  Source:  VonMercier VonMercier's Arosa Unique Travel Adventure  A remarkable new piece of travel technology has just been revealed.  VonMercier Hovercraft of Rockford, Illinois has unveiled a top-of-the-line, electric, luxury sports hovercraft that flies over the surface of water, land and other types of terrain at speeds up to 60 mph.  It combines cutting edge electric vehicle technologies with cutting edge hovercraft technologies.  Called the Arosa, it is the world's first sports luxury hovercraft.  And it's not just on the drawing board.  You can buy it this summer for $100,000 or more with customization.  It is a unique, new, travel vehicle adventure for flying just above the surface of water or land. Tech Specs This is the world's fastest hovercraft with a top speed of 60 mph and a range of 120 miles when going at 40 mph. It travels on a cushion of air 7 inches above

  Fisker to Partner with Foxconn in India                                                                                  Source:  Fisker Fisker's Global Expansion Plans There has been a big strategic move on the global chessboard of electric vehicles (EVs).  California based Fisker is partnering with Apple iPhone manufacturer Foxconn of Taiwan to produce and sell EVs in the huge India market. This is very important on multiple levels.  Foxconn recently announced that it is in the EV business and is developing its own EVs.  Some experts believe that Foxconn has a good chance of becoming the manufacturer of the widely anticipated Apple electric, autonomous EV.  Add to that, Henrik Fisker is one of the most accomplished leaders in the automotive industry.  He is the innovative designer of such vehicles as the BMW Z8 and the Aston Martin DB9.  Their new partnership is a powerful and noteworthy one with game-changing potential into the future. Key Element of the Partnership By early 2

  New E-Bike Designed for Urban Biking                                                       Source:  RipRacer New Biking Tech San Diego based Juiced Bike is launching its newest electric bike - the RipRacer.  The bike is designed to be different and customized for urban biking.  The company calls it a "fun sized bike" with a smaller frame and smaller 20-inch fat tires.  Although specifically targeted for city biking, it still can be used on trails and dirt.  It is built to be more maneuverable, agile and nimble for cycling around cities. Globally, e-biking is a huge travel trend and a $20 billion growing industry.  The new RipRacer is being manufactured in China, which is the #1 hot spot for e-biking in the world. Tech Specs The new e-bike comes in two models.  There is a more powerful Class 3 model with a top speed of 28 mph and a 55-mile range per charge.  It is powered by a 52 V 15.6 Ah battery with 70 Wh of capacity.  Class 2 model has a top speed of 20 mph and a maximum

  New E-Bike Designed for Urban Biking                                                       Source:  RipRacer New Biking Tech San Diego based Juiced Bike is launching its newest electric bike - the RipRacer.  The bike is designed to be different and customized for urban biking.  The company calls it a "fun sized bike" with a smaller frame and smaller 20-inch fat tires.  Although specifically targeted for city biking, it still can be used on trails and dirt.  It is built to be more maneuverable, agile and nimble for cycling around cities. Globally, e-biking is a huge travel trend and a $20 billion growing industry.  The new RipRacer is being manufactured in China, which is the #1 hot spot for e-biking in the world. Tech Specs The new e-bike comes in two models.  There is a more powerful Class 3 model with a top speed of 28 mph and a 55-mile range per charge.  It is powered by a 52 V 15.6 Ah battery with 70 Wh of capacity.  Class 2 model has a top speed of 20 mph and a maximum

  Claims to Be World's Most Efficient Vehicle                                             Source:  Aptera Motors Driving on Sunshine San Diego, CA based Aptera Motors is a startup focused on developing very high efficiency electric vehicles.  It has developed one of the most promising solar powered vehicles going into production.  Aptera's 3-wheeled solar electric car is revolutionary travel technology.  Aptera is designed for an average daily commute of 40 miles without any recharge.  It can travel 40 miles a day on pure sunshine converted to electricity by its integrated solar panels. It charges as it drives. And if the travel distance is greater than 40 miles, a charge will add an additional 1,000 miles of range.  That is the longest range delivered by any electric vehicle to date.  This solar EV may be the benchmark zero emissions car to beat.  The price starts at $25,900. Many Upgrades Are Being Incorporated Aptera has been testing, tweaking and upgrading its Beta prototyp

  Claims to Be World's Most Efficient Vehicle                                             Source:  Aptera Motors Driving on Sunshine San Diego, CA based Aptera Motors is a startup focused on developing very high efficiency electric vehicles.  It has developed one of the most promising solar powered vehicles going into production.  Aptera's 3-wheeled solar electric car is revolutionary travel technology.  Aptera is designed for an average daily commute of 40 miles without any recharge.  It can travel 40 miles a day on pure sunshine converted to electricity by its integrated solar panels. It charges as it drives. And if the travel distance is greater than 40 miles, a charge will add an additional 1,000 miles of range.  That is the longest range delivered by any electric vehicle to date.  This solar EV may be the benchmark zero emissions car to beat.  The price starts at $25,900. Many Upgrades Are Being Incorporated Aptera has been testing, tweaking and upgrading its Beta prototyp