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  AEHRA's EV With 815 HP                                                  Source:  AEHRA Italian EV Startup With Intriguing Technologies Milan-based EV startup AEHRA is developing an all-electric, highly aerodynamic SUV that promises a range on a charge of 500 miles.  It also packs 815 hp of power. The SUV in design seems to blur the line between a supercar and an SUV with its flowing aerodynamic contours and cabin forward silhouette.  It will be formally unveiled in early 2023 and delivered to buyers in 2025. Although it is one of the boldest and most fascinating new concepts recently announced, it doesn't have a name yet.  It is the brash creation of AEHRA, a startup headquartered in Milan, Italy that was founded in Delaware in 2020 by the entrepreneur Hazim Nada, who was born in the US and raised in Italy. Nada also founded Aero Gravity, which is Europe's largest vertical wind tunnel and Lord Energy.  AEHRA is a new company grounded in innovation. AEHRA If you're cur

  Purosangue "The Thoroughbred" SUV                                                  Source:  Ferrari "A Car Unlike Any Other" Italian sports carmaker Ferrari has just brought its SUV, the Purosangue or Thoroughbred, to market.  Ferrari executives call it "a car unlike any other".  It's a 4-door SUV but Ferrari says it performs much more like a sportscar.  It is expected to be an exclusive, big seller for Ferrari. It's specifically designed to help Ferrari reach its sales targets, particularly in China where SUVs are incredibly popular. Ferrari says the pre-orders are pouring in.  Tech Specs & More The vehicle is expected to have the thrilling handling and performance that Ferrari is known for. It also has Ferrari's classic, elegant, good looks with flowing curves, muscular haunches, tapering carbon-fiber roof, and 22-inch front wheels and 23-inch rear wheels. Purosangue will have seating for four, all-wheel drive and a double-clutch automa

  Purosangue "The Thoroughbred" SUV                                                  Source:  Ferrari "A Car Unlike Any Other" Italian sports carmaker Ferrari has just brought its SUV, the Purosangue or Thoroughbred, to market.  Ferrari executives call it "a car unlike any other".  It's a 4-door SUV but Ferrari says it performs much more like a sportscar.  It is expected to be an exclusive, big seller for Ferrari. It's specifically designed to help Ferrari reach its sales targets, particularly in China where SUVs are incredibly popular. Ferrari says the pre-orders are pouring in.  Tech Specs & More The vehicle is expected to have the thrilling handling and performance that Ferrari is known for. It also has Ferrari's classic, elegant, good looks with flowing curves, muscular haunches, tapering carbon-fiber roof, and 22-inch front wheels and 23-inch rear wheels. Purosangue will have seating for four, all-wheel drive and a double-clutch automa

  Italdesign's Parcour                                                       Source:  Italdesign Unique Off-Roading Vehicle For off-roading adventures most drivers use specially outfitted Jeeps, trucks and SUVs.  We can now add a sport car to that list. Renowned automobile designer Italdesign has created a stunning, super sports car with huge wheels for off-roading fun.  It's a supercar called Italdesign Parcour Concept.  The vehicle combines the high performance of a race car with the go-anywhere performance of a 4x4.  In the global automotive market, this is a unique car and likely the world's first off-roading classic sports car.  Italdesign is based in Italy. Aerodynamic Sports Car Italdesign is owned by Lamborghini/Audi/VW.  It has a rich history of designing VWs and Audi, dating back to the 1970's.  The company says the Parcour is a blended combination of an SUV, crossover, grand tourer and mid-engine sports car. The design is a sleek melding of aluminum and carbo

  Italdesign's Parcour                                                       Source:  Italdesign Unique Off-Roading Vehicle For off-roading adventures most drivers use specially outfitted Jeeps, trucks and SUVs.  We can now add a sport car to that list. Renowned automobile designer Italdesign has created a stunning, super sports car with huge wheels for off-roading fun.  It's a supercar called Italdesign Parcour Concept.  The vehicle combines the high performance of a race car with the go-anywhere performance of a 4x4.  In the global automotive market, this is a unique car and likely the world's first off-roading classic sports car.  Italdesign is based in Italy. Aerodynamic Sports Car Italdesign is owned by Lamborghini/Audi/VW.  It has a rich history of designing VWs and Audi, dating back to the 1970's.  The company says the Parcour is a blended combination of an SUV, crossover, grand tourer and mid-engine sports car. The design is a sleek melding of aluminum and carbo

   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. 

  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.  T

  Concept Car with Leading Edge Automotive Technologies                                        Source:  Lamborghini Look at the Future of Driving Lamborghini and MIT's concept car Terzo Millennio showcases the future of cutting edge, automotive technologies.  Lamborghini's first electric concept car was created in partnership with top engineering experts at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).  It is their visionary design for the all-electric sports car of the future with a unique powertrain, no lithium-ion batteries and sleek, futuristic great looks.  They are in the process of developing the breakthrough technologies in the concept to bring them into the real world of driving. Unique Technologies One of the most remarkable aspects of the Terzo Millennio is that the electric motors are embedded in the wheels, which create a powerful form of 4-wheel drive.  It also opens up much more interior and exterior space.  Because of the electric motor placement, the designers o

  Concept Car with Leading Edge Automotive Technologies                                        Source:  Lamborghini Look at the Future of Driving Lamborghini and MIT's concept car Terzo Millennio showcases the future of cutting edge, automotive technologies.  Lamborghini's first electric concept car was created in partnership with top engineering experts at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).  It is their visionary design for the all-electric sports car of the future with a unique powertrain, no lithium-ion batteries and sleek, futuristic great looks.  They are in the process of developing the breakthrough technologies in the concept to bring them into the real world of driving. Unique Technologies One of the most remarkable aspects of the Terzo Millennio is that the electric motors are embedded in the wheels, which create a powerful form of 4-wheel drive.  It also opens up much more interior and exterior space.  Because of the electric motor placement, the designers o

  Special Projects Program:  Make Your Own Ferrari                                                       Source:  Ferrari SP48 Unica Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has a Special Projects Program that enables top customers to create their own one-of-a-kind Ferrari car in conjunction with Ferrari's design team.  It's a unique opportunity to make your own Ferrari.  The custom built SP48 Unica (images) was designed by an anonymous owner who worked with Ferrari's Chief Design Officer Flavio Manzoni, who is a trained architect.  It is being called by some automotive experts the world's most beautiful car.  From design and performance perspectives, it is truly a work of art. Tech Specs The red supercar has a twin turbocharged V8 engine and pumps out a hefty 710 hp and 568 ft-lbs of torque.  The car is based on the Ferrari Tributo but there are very significant distinctions.  The car has a slick, very angular architecture and is somewhat shaped like an arrow, which gives it tr

  Special Projects Program:  Make Your Own Ferrari                                                       Source:  Ferrari SP48 Unica Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has a Special Projects Program that enables top customers to create their own one-of-a-kind Ferrari car in conjunction with Ferrari's design team.  It's a unique opportunity to make your own Ferrari.  The custom built SP48 Unica (images) was designed by an anonymous owner who worked with Ferrari's Chief Design Officer Flavio Manzoni, who is a trained architect.  It is being called by some automotive experts the world's most beautiful car.  From design and performance perspectives, it is truly a work of art. Tech Specs The red supercar has a twin turbocharged V8 engine and pumps out a hefty 710 hp and 568 ft-lbs of torque.  The car is based on the Ferrari Tributo but there are very significant distinctions.  The car has a slick, very angular architecture and is somewhat shaped like an arrow, which gives it tr

  Dodge Hornet Hybrid Plug-In to Be Unveiled in August                                                       Source:  Dodge Stellantis' Dodge Electrifies its Lineup Dodge, now owned by Chrysler's parent company Stellantis, is launching a new version of its iconic Hornet, which dates back to the 1950's as the Hudson and AMC Hornet. The Hornet was a legendary muscle car. The new Hornet will be unveiled in August 2022 as a compact, hybrid electric plug-in SUV. The 23-foot Hornet will be offered with a 256 hp 2.0-liter turbocharged, 4-cylinder engine or a plug-in hybrid Q4 variant that pairs a 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine with an electric motor. Like its predecessors, the vehicle will come with plenty of sass and attitude in the styling and design. Hornet Now Has European Roots The new Hornet resembles the recently unveiled Alpha Romeo Tonale, a compact SUV designed by Dodge's sister company Alpha Romeo.  And in fact, the Hornet will share the same architecture plat

Spot the RoboDog on Duty to Monitor & Protect Pompei's Ancient Ruins                                                                                          Source:  Pompei New Tech Guarding Ancient History This is a fascinating case of highly advanced robotic, AI, drone and laser technologies being deployed to guard and protect ancient, historical ruins dating back more than 2,000 years.  Famous robot dog Spot, created by US based Boston Robotics and now owned by Hyundai, is deployed by Italy's Archeological Park of Pompei to roam around the ruins to inspect and monitor the condition of the famous archeological structures. Robotic Patrols for Data Collection Spot is a quadruped robot with great dexterity and AI intelligence.  He is able to travel on different and difficult types of terrain as well as to maneuver and squeeze in and out of difficult locations.  At Pompei, Spot is monitoring and gathering data on the ruins for comparative studies and possible intervention t