Important Innovations

   A World First in eVTOL Commutes                                             Source:  Jetson One The Democratization of Flight The co-founder of Sweden's Jetson flying car company just completed the world's first commute in his company's $83,600 Jetson One flying car.  Tomasz Patan flew the eVTOL (electric, vertical takeoff and landing vehicle) from his home in the hills of Tuscany to his company building that is located 3 miles away.  His commute time was reduced by 88%.  His world-first eVTOL commute showcased how user friendly and time saving flying cars are designed to be.  The company says that Jetson One is fun and incredibly easy to fly.  Their goal is to democratize flying with the widespread use of eVTOLs for mass transportation. Tech Specs Jetson One is powered by 8 electric engines that have a maximum range of 20 minutes flying time.  As an eVTOL, the vehicle can take off from and land on just about any place, including a driveway, making it ultra-convenient. 

  Segway's New GT2 Has High Performance & Speed                                                  Source: Segway's GT2 Xtreme e-Scooters Segway, based in Bedford, New Hampshire, has unveiled a high performance, rugged and speedy electric scooter that gives new meaning to the word Xtreme.  Called the GT2, the e-scooter can move at 43.5 miles an hour and accelerate from zero to 30 mph in 4.2 seconds.  By comparison the average e-scooter's top speed is 15 mph. The company says this new e-scooter is so fast and powerful that you can do wheelies or jump down a flight of stairs and land, if you dare. The technology that enables all of this is amazing and so is the price of $3,999.00 when it becomes available in summer 2022.  GT2 is being called the "Formula 1 of e-Scooters". Tech Specs The GT2 is powered by a pair of 1500 W electric motors, totaling 3000 W of power.  Most e-scooters have 350 W.  If 3,000 W are too powerful for your preference, you can tone it down by

  EV That Clears the Snow                                   Source:  CyberKat & Snow Images Remote Controlled Snowblowing CyberKat is a remote-controlled, small EV snowblower inspired by Tesla's upcoming Cybertruck.  CyberKat is the invention of US startup Spyker Workshop. It has angular styling similar to the Cybertruck but sports very wide tracks to maneuver through the snow.  This new EV snowblower allows you to clear your driveway remotely from the warmth and comfort of your home.   Tech Specs CyberKat is a zero-emissions, electric alternative to diesel snow blowers that spew out carbon pollution.  It has a 775 standard electric motor and four, 12-volt batteries.  The frame is aluminum. Length of the EV is 29 inches and it's 19 inches wide.  The ground clearance is 4.25 inches.  The snowblower duct itself attaches to the Cyberkat's trailer hitch.  It also has light bars like Cybertruck.  DIY Assembly This is a do-it-your (DIY) assembly project for the owner to prepa

  Apple EV Launch Targeted for 2025                                             Source:  Artist Renderings Expectations Rising About Apple's Autonomous EV Apple's share price rose 3% yesterday November 18, 2021 to a record high on numerous news reports that it will launch an autonomous electric vehicle in 2025.  The iPhone maker appears to be accelerating the development of its autonomous EV.  The codename for the EV is Project Titan and development of the Apple car has been underway since 2014.  An Apple software executive Kevin Lynch recently was put in charge of the project.  He apparently convinced CEO Tim Cook to create an autonomous EV.  Apple is the world's most valuable company and it is now hitting milestones and closing in on critical mass to roll-out the Apple car. Technology Breakthroughs Experts say that Apple has achieved big progress on sensors and chip design for autonomous driving as well as the core processor that will power the vehicle.  Experts say that

  The UK's DryCycle                                                       Source:  DryCycle Exercise While You Travel with Zero Emissions There's a new form of personal, pedal-power-travel rolling out in Europe.  DryCycle is a fully enclosed, electric motor assisted, electric bike. The enclosed body of the e-bike is car-like. It keeps the driver out of the elements like rain, unlike a regular bike.  The vehicle has four wheels, zero emissions and provides the rider exercise during the ride by pushing the pedals.  For a smooth ride, there are hydraulic disk brakes, front and rear suspension, an electric motor and sidekick style steering.  There are dual yellow handles on the dash that match universal bike handlebar standard specs, where you can also mount your phone.  DryCycle is a unique, hybrid micro-car and e-bike. Green, Clean, Totally Enclosed E-Biking DryCycle is rolling out this unusual e-bike first in Europe.  The top speed is 16 mph and the range on a full charge is 50

  Very Retro Looking                                                   Source:  BMW CEO4 Highly Advanced Technology BMW has unveiled its latest electric scooter and it looks like an elegantly simple design tribute to bikes of the past, innovated with highly advanced technologies.  It's called the 2022 CEO4 and BMW is marketing it with "#plugged to life".  The starting price for this extraordinary new EV is $11,795. Driving Specs There is a 8.9 kilowatt-hour battery pack with the same cells as are in the upcoming BMW iX and i4 vehicles.  The range is 80 miles and the scooter has level-two charging that goes from 20 to 80% in 45 minutes.  A full charge on L2 takes about 90 minutes.  The 43 horsepower scooter rides on 15 inch wheels.  It is a long and low e-scooter with a very distinctive design.  BMW calls it "avant-garde".  The look is retro but the technology is definitely state-of-the-art. Technologies There is a 10.25 inch LCD display that provides vital infor

   MIT Zero Emissions Water Taxis to Be Deployed in Amsterdam Source:  MIT C-SAIL Innovative Water Shuttles for Amsterdam Canals From the world famous MIT C-SAIL a team of engineers and roboticists have created the Roboat, a robotic boat that uses the same autonomous, electric self-driving technology for cars but adapted for the water. Their adaptation is extremely innovative and it is soon to be launched as a water taxi service for Amsterdam commuters, pending governmental approvals. Small autonomous electric boat shuttles, spun off from a larger scale version of this innovative technology, are about to cruise on Amsterdam's famous canals to transport people and goods.  This will be the world's first fleet of autonomous water vessels to service a city.  It is a collaboration between MIT and the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions that is paving the way for new travel solutions - water transit solutions in congested cities.  MIT Innovation This robotic water

  Urban Air Taxis Becoming a Reality Source:  Vertical Aerospace Vertical Aerospace of  the UK UK flying taxi company Vertical Aerospace just announced that it has pre-orders for up to 1,000 of its zero emissions VA-X4 flying taxis from American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Avolon.  Also, Microsoft is providing the company with backing.  The pre-orders are worth $4 billion.  The electric flying taxi prototype is now in production with the first test flight slated for later this year. Tech Specs The e-VTOL takes off and lands vertically like a helicopter.  It can hit speeds of 202 mph and has a range of more than 100 miles.  VA-X4 is nearly silent during flight. It carries 4 passengers and a pilot. American Airlines has pre-ordered 250 vehicles with an option to purchase 100 more.  Dublin-based aircraft leasing company Avolon has preorders and options for 500 and Virgin Atlantic has a pre-order for 150 vehicles.  Pre-orders are conditional on certain milestones being reached, such of c

Boat Designed To Reduce Shipping Industry's Carbon Footprint                                               Source:  Sailcargo, Inc. Capable of Carrying 350 Tons On the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, an international team of 200 workers from 27 nations are building a hybrid sailboat.  It's an international project designed to demonstrate that it is possible to transport cargo without polluting the environment.  The 148 foot vessel will rely mostly on wind-power but it will also have two electric engines for moving around ports and for power in low wind conditions.  The hybrid vessel is capable of transporting 350 tons of cargo. Zero Emissions Cargo Transport The company Sailcargo Inc. was founded and is led by CEO and professional ship captain Danielle Dogget of Canada.  She aims to make the hybrid sailboat called Ceiba "environmentally and socially sustainable" and financially profitable.  Dogget says Ceiba is the first of its kind vessel in the world. Ceiba's Opera