Important Innovations

  D AILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane NEW EV FOR LESS THAN $11,000                                                       Source:  BYD Chinese electric car maker BYD has created the unthinkable - a fully electric and fully equipped electric car for less than $11,000 Called Seagull, it poses a major price threat to Tesla in the huge China market Seagull is one of the best EV deals on the global market, and unfortunately it is not yet available in the US Range:  251 miles Recharge:  from 30% to 80% in 30 minutes Sleek, aerodynamic, compact hatchback Can accelerate to 31 mph in 4.9 seconds Price range is $10,600 to $13,000 By comparison, Tesla Model 3 starts at $33,000 BYD is a company to watch as it is quickly becoming the dominant EV player in China. TAKEOUT FOOD WITH ROBOT DELIVERIES                                             Source:  Uber Eats and

  DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane ESA SPACE MISSION TO JUPITER TO FIND LIFE                                                                                                                        Source: Juice Blastoff & Selfie from Space The European Space Agency (ESA) just launched a 1st-of-its-kind mission to Jupiter & its 3 moons to search for alien life The spacecraft is called Juice or the Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer & it will be the first to orbit a moon other than the Earth's Moon Developed by ESA & Airbus, it will undertake an arduous 8 year, 4.1 billion mile journey to Jupiter, arrive in 2031 & stay there for 8 years Big Goal: search Jupiter & particularly its ocean-bearing moons for any signs of life, which some scientists say is a good possibility Highly advanced technology onboard includes:   Most powerful r

   DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                  By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane LAMBORGHINI'S ELECTRIFYING LINEUP & E-SUV                                                                                      Source:  Lamborghini Italian iconic sports car maker Lamborghini is developing a fully electrified version of its most popular vehicle Urus The BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) will hit global markets in 2029 Prior to that, in 2024, Lamborghini will release a hybrid BEV version of the SUV The company will also unveil its first fully electric EV in 2028 Lamborghini is going electric in a big way with plans to electrify its current lineup as plug-in hybrids The company says the 2, new battery powered vehicles will help reduce its new car emissions by 80% Also in April 2023, Lamborghini will debut a new supercar concept called the LB744 The new supercar's powertrain consists of 3, electr

  New Electric, Concept SUV - Airflow                                                  Source:  Chrysler EV That's Sophisticated, Stylish & Has 400 Mile Range At the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, Stellantis' Chrysler unveiled a very sophisticated, new electric SUV, AirFlow that showcases Chrysler's electric future.  Here are the key facts: Airflow concept is a 4-door, all-electric SUV concept that defines the future of Chrysler EVs Combines intuitive technologies, sustainable materials and leading edge design All wheel drive Two, 150-kilowatt electric motors Range of 400 miles + on a single charge Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities that use environmental detection technology to enable hands-free driving Sleek aerodynamic and sculptured body with a long wheelbase, low ride height and wide-bodied  Illuminated with crystal LED lighting elements in the front and rear and on the logo that reflects the electric powertrain Contains a high-tech interior with digital integrations

  Very High-Performance EV                                                       Source:  Ford 1,000+ HP Ford is underscoring its belief in high-performance, high-powered, big output EVs with the new promise of a very powerful Ford-150 Lightning.  Here are the key facts: Ford is developing a very high-performance version of its Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup with 1,000 + hp Currently, the F-150 Lighting has dual electric motors that pump out a total of 550 hp, so the power upgrade is very significant Ford has issued an infographic teasing the new EV in silhouette surrounded by several high output EVs, like the 1,972 hp SuperVan 4 and the 7-motor Mach-E 1400, adding the high output e-truck is coming soon Ford just officially announced that it is returning to Formula l racing and emphasized the powerful impact that advanced technologies and leading-edge aerodynamic designs for racing have on their production vehicles, like the highly popular F-150 Lightning and vice versa The high

  Solar Car With Power and LIDAR                                                   Source:  Polestar 5 Automotive Innovation & Breakthrough Tech from Sweden Sweden-based solar car company Polestar has unveiled its newest prototype car, Polestar 5, that pumps out nearly 700 hp and features LIDAR.  Here are the key tech facts: 4-door GT sedan that is all-electric and solar powered Highly advanced, LIDAR, 3-D laser scanning developed by Luminar, which is cuttting-edge tech for levels of semi-autonomous driving 800 volt powertrain architecture with 2 electric motors delivering 664 lb-ft of torque and 873 hp Designed to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds Lightweight, bonded, strong aluminum body designed for maximum aerodynamics, efficiency and range Polestar 5 is more powerful than a Porsche Taycan Turbo S in hp Polestar 5 is going into production for sale in 2024 Polestar 3 SUV and Polestar 4 crossover will be available to the public before Polestar 5 Polestar is strategically e

  Expected to be All-Electric Max Out                                                   Source:  Nissan From Virtual to a Physical Car Japanese automaker Nissan later this week will unveil a real physical version of a virtual concept car known as the Max Out, which it has been teasing for more than a year.  Here are the key facts: Nissan says their new EV concept is what happens when "virtual becomes physical" from the late 2021 renderings of Max Out New concept is expected to be a 2-seat possibly convertible sports car with ultra-lightweight construction All wheel-drive with 1electric motor at the front and rear of the car Unique ability to morph the passenger seat and flatten it to the floor for extra storage space A least 304 hp and 501 pd-ft of torque According to Nissan, the EV is "so responsive it feels like a part of you" EV is expected to have a full width screen for the instrument panel The vehicle is part of Nissan's $17 billion investment to create 23

  Expected to be All-Electric Max Out                                                   Source:  Nissan From Virtual to a Physical Car Japanese automaker Nissan later this week will unveil a real physical version of a virtual concept car known as the Max Out, which it has been teasing for more than a year.  Here are the key facts: Nissan says their new EV concept is what happens when "virtual becomes physical" from the late 2021 renderings of Max Out New concept is expected to be a 2-seat possibly convertible sports car with ultra-lightweight construction All wheel-drive with 1electric motor at the front and rear of the car Unique ability to morph the passenger seat and flatten it to the floor for extra storage space A least 304 hp and 501 pd-ft of torque According to Nissan, the EV is "so responsive it feels like a part of you" EV is expected to have a full width screen for the instrument panel The vehicle is part of Nissan's $17 billion investment to create 23

  Activesphere - Audi's Most Versatile Concept                                              Source:  Audi Activesphere Made For Those on the Move Audi has debuted its 4th and final electric concept sphere car, Activesphere, that is designed for people who love the outdoors and have a very active lifestyle.  Here are some key facts on the EV concept: All-in-one electric luxury sedan, pickup truck and off-roading EV that is Audi's most versatile concept Body of a coupe but with big, 22" wheels for significant ground clearance for off-roading EV can convert into a pickup truck as the back can become an open cargo bed 4-door crossover with a new powertrain that is designed to drive on and off-road Sits on the Premium Platform Electric powertrain or PPE that Audi is developing with fellow VW automaker Porsche, that will be deployed in 2023 Dual electric motors, 100 kWh battery, 436 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque with 372 mile range on a charge Autonomous driving as well as steering

  Winnebago Is Going Electric                                              Source:  Winnebago New All-Electric Camper eRV2 Minnesota-based Winnebago's new all-electric RV concept, eRV2, can stay off-grid for a week and has a range of 108 miles of driving on a charge.  Here are the pertinent facts: Winnebago says the eRV2 is America's 1st all-electric, zero emissions motorhome prototype All-electric EV can stay keep the power on, off-grid, for a week and drive nearly 110 miles via 900 watts of solar energy from solar panels on the vehicle's roof and a proprietary 48-volt, 15,000-watt-hour lithium battery Production version will have longer range on a charge Rechargeable up to 80% in 45 minutes Concept's chassis is based on the Ford e-Transit eRV2 is a smart vehicle with features like the interior temperature controlled by the Winnebago app It is equipped with a WiFi router Serves as a tiny e-home on wheels with a kitchenette, shower, living space/lounge, bed and more Int