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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane HYUNDAI NEW e-VTOL TO DEBUT AT CES 2024                                                        Source:  Supernal Hyundai is going to highlight a new e-VTOL at CES 2024 Hyundai and its AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) partner Supernal intend to build a vertiport, which will house their e-VTOL, so people attending the CES event in Las Vegas can see the future of transportation The vertiport is a mini airport designed for e-VTOL aircraft that can be located almost anywhere in cities or rural areas The Hyundai e-VTOL has a V-shaped tail and multiple  rotors Rotors rotate 90-degrees   Hyundai's e-VTOL should be available in 2028 Hyundai's flying taxi can carry a pilot and 4 passengers In 2024, Hyundai and Supernal plan on flying a full-scale technology demonstrator Hyundai says their e-VTOL will be safe, clean, accessible and open up new travel routes. THE BUZZ ON CC:  SMART BEEHIVES                            

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D AILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane JAPAN'S FLOATING CITY TO FIGHT CC                                                   Source:  N-Ark A team of Japanese architects is designing a huge floating city to serve as an ark that adapts to Climate Change for 40,000 people as climate change causes sea levels to rise Called "Dogen City", it's being developed by start-up N-Ark Key facts: Designed to be self-sufficient for 40,000 people at a time with 10,000 of them permanent residents Circular in design, 2.5 miles in circumstances, total of 390 acres 3 components:  outer ring contains living areas & utilities; inside the ring are floating buildings, bridges & more; under the island below the surface are medical research facilities & data center Facilities:  floating parks, sports stadium, food growing, churches, hotels, healthca

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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   D AILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane JAPAN'S FLOATING CITY TO FIGHT CC                                                                          Source:  N-Ark A team of Japanese architects is designing a huge floating city to serve as an ark that adapts to Climate Change for 40,000 people as climate change causes sea levels to rise Called "Dogen City", it's being developed by start-up N-Ark Key facts: Designed to be self-sufficient for 40,000 people at a time with 10,000 of them permanent residents Circular in design, 2.5 miles in circumstances, total of 390 acres 3 components:  outer ring contains living areas & utilities; inside the ring are floating buildings, bridges & more; under the island below the surface are medical research facilities & data center Facilities:  floating parks, sports stadium, food growing,

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D AILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane FORD UNVEILS MYSTERY MUSTANG RACER                                                  Source:  Ford At the 100th anniversary driving of the LeMans this weekend, Ford unveiled its mystery Mustang GT3 which is both a race car and an iconic sports car Ford intends to put it into global competition in 2024, including at the 2024 LeMans 24 hour endurance race Dazzles with a bold, colorful design by one of the world's premier motorsports designers Tony Lee 5.4-liter Coyote V8 engine HP - well in excess of 500 hp Unique racing features: Carbon fiber body panels Rear-mounted transaxle gearbox Huge aerodynamic wing on rear of vehicle Short-long arm suspension "Unique aero package", which Ford is not specifying but is visible through the sleek, smooth design Racing and sports car afficionados are waiting to enj

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D AILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane FORD UNVEILS MYSTERY MUSTANG RACER                                                                         Source:  Ford At the 100th anniversary driving of the LeMans this weekend, Ford unveiled its mystery Mustang GT3 which is both a race car and an iconic sports car Ford intends to put it into global competition in 2024, including at the 2024 LeMans 24 hour endurance race Dazzles with a bold, colorful design by one of the world's premier motorsports designers Tony Lee 5.4-liter Coyote V8 engine HP - well in excess of 500 hp Unique racing features: Carbon fiber body panels Rear-mounted transaxle gearbox Huge aerodynamic wing on rear of vehicle Short-long arm suspension "Unique aero package", which Ford is not specifying but is visible through the sleek, smooth design Racing and sports car affici

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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    D AILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane   RACY NEW TOYOTA PRIUS                                                                                                                                                  Source:  Toyota For the Le Mans  auto race this weekend, Toyota has rolled out the Prius 24h LeMans Centennial GR Edition concept that is aerodynamically decked out for race day and ready for the endurance automotive event The sporty Prius has a huge rear wing, dive planes on the front bumper, a rear diffuser, side skirts and a carbon hood to keep the weight down It's a high performance, sleek, stylish hybrid hatchback with unique aerodynamic features Also has additional lighting for  nighttime  driving & the LeMans track has been widened to  accommodate  its 18" wheels Toyota hasn't provided performance data but some automoti