Important Innovations

  World's Most Versatile Vehicle: Z-Triton                                               Source:  Zeltini's Z-Triton The Amphibious Camper Trike The Z-Triton has to be the world's most versatile vehicle.  Created by the small engineering firm Zeltine in Latvia, Z-Triton is an amphibious camper tricycle.  It's a bike, boat and camper, all rolled into one, multipurpose vehicle that operates on land and water.  The vehicle is powered by electric motors and solar panels.  The body is made from organic materials.  It is zero emissions and a good way to enjoy the environment without harming it.  It is also an innovative new piece of travel technology. It's a world first in amphibious camper trikes with three wheels. Tech Details Z-Triton can carry two people.  It's equipped with an electric boat motor, lithium-ion battery pack, a solar panel on the roof and an electric trike motor. The vehicle is fully amphibious and can travel at speeds up to 15 mph on land.  The bik

  Bellwether's Volar - Flying Hypercar eVTOL                                             Source:  Bellwether A Personal Flying Machine Designed for City Travel Volar is a highly innovative eVTOL (electric, vertical take-off and landing) vehicle that is worthy of a future, secret agent like James Bond.  It looks like a very sleek combination of a spaceship from another planet and a hypercar.  It doesn't look like an aircraft as the propulsion system is hidden from view underneath the body of the very sci-fi flying machine.  The eVTOL is the boldly innovative creation of London-based startup Bellwether Industries.  The personal flying machine is designed to make inner city travel much easier.  Testing of a half-sized demonstrator prototype of Volar is now underway.  The demonstrator, named Antelope, is being remotely piloted.  The Urban Air Mobility (UAM) vehicle is designed for private use and appears to be a pilot-less drone, although it is still under development. Urban Travel

  EV Rivian To Go Public on Nasdaq                                                  Source:  Rivian Multi Billion IPO on Nasdaq Irvine, California based electric vehicle maker Rivian is considered by many to be the leader of EV startups.  The company is expected to go public this week.  It is looking for a valuation of $70 billion which would put in the major leagues alongside of Ford, which is valued at $77 billion, and GM, which is valued at $85 billion.  Many stock market analysts and automotive experts are asking is Rivian the next Tesla?  It certainly does have big backers. Amazon With a 20% Stake The company is backed by Ford and Amazon, which has a 20% stake. Rivian plans to list on the Nasdaq with the symbol "RIVN".  Despite the fact that it is a startup, the company has a revenue stream. It has put its electric pickup truck R1T into production and plans to deliver 1,000 pickups to customers by the end of 2021.  It also has a big contract with Amazon to deliver 100,00

Vision Mercedes Maybach 6 Stars in New Warner Brothers Movie "The Flash" `                                                                                                                                                       Source:  Mercedes It's Batman's Car A fabulous looking Mercedes 2017 concept car, the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6, has been spotted on a movie set for the upcoming DC Comics superhero movie, "The Flash".  It's Batman's car driven by actor Michael Keaton, who is playing Batman/billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne again after a thirty year hiatus.  Warner Brothers recently was shooting scenes for the movie outside of St. Paul's Cathedral in London.  Batman's daily drive is the stunning Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept car and it has tremendous star quality. Magnificent Concept Now a Movie Reality The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 is an outstanding piece of automotive vision and technological expertise.  The vehicle is 20 feet long an

  New Water Vehicle From Italy's Lazzarini Design                                Source:  Lazzarini Design Jet Capsule Luxurious Powerboat Alternative Lazzarini Design has just introduced a highly revolutionary watercraft alternative to a powerboat.  It's called the Jet Capsule and it looks like a space ship on water.  It's an ultra luxurious vessel that comes with a variety of propulsion systems, layouts, amenities and furnishings that are totally customizable to the buyer.  There are two models - Due Punto Zero and Hyper Jet that can serve as private or commuting vessels.  The boats are made largely of carbon fiber and have integrated AC, touchscreens, LED headlight system and a surface scanner in the front of the boat to avoid hitting debris.  Electric or Hybrid Boating For the individual buyer, the  vessel can accommodate up to 10 passengers.  It also comes in the form of a commuter boat that can carry up to 20 passengers  plus the captain.  The propulsion system is eit

  Concept Designed by Buick & Shanghai based SAIC-GM                                                                                         Source:  Buick Range of 410 Miles on a Charge Buick just unveiled in China the new Buick Electra EV, an electric crossover concept car designed by Buick and its Shanghai-based partner SAIC-GM.  The vehicle has an advanced Ultium battery with a range of 410 miles on a single charge. The dual powertrain delivers 583 horsepower.  Automotive experts say the concept vehicle signals Buick's new design direction. Space Age Inspired With Unique Technology Buick says the vehicle's design is inspired by a space capsule.  It has four butterfly doors and a hidden floating skateboard under the rear bumper that provides another alternative green way to travel. What's Next For Electra? Buick says the Electra concept represents its goal to bring together zero emissions, beautiful styling and intelligent connectivity.  It's not clear if or when