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 China's   Levitating Maglev Train Source:  China's Maglev Train Fastest Ground Vehicle on Earth China has revealed a Maglev train that is capable of travelling more than 370 mph. The train uses electromagnetic force to hover above the track.  There is no contact between the train and the rail.  The highly innovative and breakthrough train is the fastest ground vehicle on Earth.  It has the potential to travel from Beijing to Shanghai, which is a 620-mile distance, in 2&1/2 hours.  Travelling the same route by a conventional plane takes 3 hours.  Current high-speed rail service takes 5&1/2 hours.  This prototype train is a real game-changer in the world of travel.  Awesome Technology This technology is remarkable.  It is called magnetic levitation.  Electromagnetic force allows the train to levitate above the rails.  There is no friction, enabling the train to hit scorching speeds.  The potential of the technology is 600 mph plus.   Future of the Technology The future o

  Upcoming Hypersonic Passenger Travel                       Source:  Venus & Hypersonic Flight Stock Images Venus Aerospace of Houston A Houston, Texas based startup Venus Aerospace is developing a hypersonic space plane capable of flying passengers to anyplace in the world in an hour.  The company is staffed by top aerospace engineers.  The founder and CEO Andrew Duggleby was the head of launch operations for Virgin Orbit, Sir Richard Branson's space company.  The hypersonic space plane that they are developing has the potential to revolutionize passenger travel and bring the world much closer together. Right Out of Science Fiction The hypersonic transport (HST) aircraft is like something out of science fiction, specifically the space plane in Star Trek.  But it is real and is under development.  It would take off from a spaceport and travel to the edges of space, where the rocket engines fire-up and propel the HST at hypersonic speeds.  Venus' goal is to build a network

  Ritz-Carlton Hotel Group's New Superyachts                                          Source:  Ritz-Carlton Yachts The Ultimate Hotel Getaway Ritzy hotel chain Ritz-Carlton is adding a new business line to its real estate portfolio.  Three new superyachts are being added to serve as 5-star, luxury hotels on the high seas.  The first yacht named Evrima will launch for a Mediterranean cruise in August 2022.  The 623-foot yacht contains 149 large, luxurious suites and can accommodate 298 guests. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has just provided journalists with an inside look at the gorgeous vessel. Evrima has three homeports: Fort Lauderdale, Barbados and San Juan. Very Accommodating  The suites aboard the yacht are among the ultimate in travel.  Each has floor to ceiling windows, a balcony to enjoy the ocean views and very high ceilings to create a feeling of spaciousness.  If you're travelling with your family, you can customize and combine suites to form a much larger, open

  NASA & MIT Partner on New Plane with Solid State, Silent Propulsion System                                                       Source:  MIT Flying on Electrodes NASA is investing in the development of a revolutionary, new type of aircraft that flies on a propulsion system with no moving parts.  There are no turbine engines, no propellers, no rotors, no jet fuel.  The solid state, silent, zero emissions, drone aircraft is being developed by MIT aerospace engineering Professor Steven Barrett. The aircraft has been successfully flown as a small, demonstrator model.  Now, Professor Barrett's invention and his development of it are being funded by the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program to provide it greater lift for takeoff. Breakthrough Aviation Technology This electro-aerodynamic aviation technology is truly revolutionary and potentially transformative.  Rather than jet engines, propellers or rotors, Professor Barrett and his MIT team have developed an aircraft that has

  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

  Segway's New GT2 Has High Performance & Speed                                                  Source: Segway's GT2 The Formula 1 e-Scooter 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 d

Z-Triton: Home, Bike, Boat in One Vehicle                                               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 bike has

BMW iX5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUV Being Tested in Northern Sweden                                                  Source:  BMW Small Scale Production to Start Before End of 2022 Germany-based BMW has a vision for the future of zero emissions travel.  The vision is of vehicles that are hydrogen fuel cell powered with greater efficiency, longer range and faster recharge times than that of traditional electric vehicles.  The luxury car maker has developed a hydrogen powered BMW iX5 SUV that is close to being ready for small-scale production of a limited number of the vehicles.  The vehicle is now being tested in rugged, real-life conditions of extremely frozen, northern Sweden.  BMW says the hydrogen system is delivering full capacity even at -4 degrees (F).  BMW plans on manufacturing a limited number of the hydrogen iX5 before the end of this year. Tech Specs BMW is one of the automotive industry's leading advocates for hydrogen powered vehicles.  The iX5 has a fuel cell system that u

  Super 3 is Thrilling New & Old Auto Tech                                         Super:  Morgan Motor Company Want to Speed Up to 130 mph in a Morgan Hand-Made Car? The Morgan Super 3 is a classy, new 2023 car that drives on three wheels.  It has a very retro look dating back to Morgan's founding in 1910. But it is embedded with advanced new technologies.  It's the latest classic iteration on an automotive theme by the UK's sterling car brand, Morgan Motor Cars. There are touches of the Morgan car brand of the past but also flashy digital gauges, new engineering and plans for electric powering of the vehicle for a green, automotive future.  The Morgan Super 3 is getting a lot of attention for the thrill of its ride. Technology and Design Aesthetics For starters, this is an eye-catching car that is designed to drive, thrill and impress.  It can hit speeds up to 130 mph and accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in less than 7 seconds on three wheels.  The engine pumps out 118 hp

  Sweden's Dynamic Jetson Aero Source:  Jetson Aero A Flying Car That "Anyone Can Fly" Sweden's flying car startup Jetson Aero has developed an all-electric, flying car that, the company says, anyone can fly.  It's called Jetson One.  It's currently in production and is being purchased by consumers.  This vehicle is so popular and practical that the entire 2022 production line of Jetson One's have been sold out at a price of $92,000 each.  The company is accepting orders for 2023 deliveries.  The company calls the drone-like Jetson One "the jet ski of the sky". The EV's highly advanced and automated software make it easy flying. Tech Specs Jetson One weighs 190 pounds and can fly for 20 minutes on a charge. A recharge takes about an hour.  The vehicle is composed of aluminum and carbon fiber and is powered by eight electric engines. Jetson One is an eVTOL or electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle that can take flight and land on a driv

  Germany's H2Fly                                             Source:  H2Fly Future of Green, Zero Emissions Flying A major, zero emissions flying project is underway in Germany to open the global skies to hydrogen-powered planes.  Germany's H2Fly, which is a global leader in hydrogen propulsion systems, is performing a series of flight tests on its hydrogen plane with its advanced powertrain that pumps out 130 kW of power.  Testing of the twin boom Hy4 aircraft is taking place at an airport in Stuttgart, Germany and will continue through mid-2022.  H2Fly and its partner Duetsche Aircraft will then further refine the hydrogen powered flying system. H2Fly believes that their hydrogen propulsion system can be adapted for powering a range of aircraft, including large ones capable of carrying 100 passengers and also small, 4 to 8 seat eVTOLs (electric, vertical takeoff and landing vehicles). Hydrogen Powered Flights into the Future The HY4 is H2Fly's seventh generation aircraft

Sir Richard Branson Building Flying Taxi Fleet From UK's Vertical Aerospace                                                                Source:  Vertical Aerospace Branson's Plans for Flying Taxis Virgin Atlantic founder Sir Richard Branson is looking to expand his fleet of aircraft and spacecraft.  He is investing in the UK air taxi company Vertical Aerospace and is planning on buying a fleet of their air taxis. The air taxis are a strategic addition to his Virgin Atlantic aircraft and his Virgin Galactic spacecraft.  Branson has entered into a partnership with Vertical Aerospace to purchase 150 flying taxi eVTOLS, which are electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles. Entrepreneur Branson, whose expertise is aviation and aerospace, provides a ringing endorsement to the future of eVTOL, flying taxi travel. Technical Details on the eVTOL VA-X4 The flying taxis that Branson is purchasing are the VA-X4.  Vertical Aerospace was founded and is run by the highly successful, Be