Important Innovations

  Big Global Flying Taxi Partnership: ANA, Joby Aviation & Toyota                                             Source:  Joby Aviation Electric, eVTOL Air Commuting for Japan There's a big, global development in the deployment of flying taxis. Japan's ANA - All Nippon Airways - and California-based flying taxi company Joby Aviation have formed a partnership to bring electric, vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) to Japan to serve as a network of ride-sharing, flying taxis for commuters.  Automaker Toyota is also a major partner in this endeavor and will focus on transport connections on the ground.  With the global stature of the members of this partnership, it has all the appearances of a game-changing deal for the deployment of flying taxis. The Japanese Market for Flying Taxis The Japanese market is fertile for flying taxis.  92% of the Japanese population live in cities. Some like Tokyo are among the most congested in the world.  The first deployment of the Job

  XTurismo Limited Edition                                                                                     Source:  A.L.I. Technologies Highly Advanced Hoverbike From Japan The new XTurismo Limited Edition Hoverbike is straight out of science fiction.  Japan's A.L. I. Technologies has invented and is taking deposits on a hoverbike very similar to the one that Luke Skywalker rode in the Return of the Jedi, except this one is the real deal.  There are 200 limited editions being produced of this awesome hoverbike.  It is composed of carbon fiber and is priced at $777,000.  This is being called the world's first commercial hoverbike. Tech Specs The XTurismo Limited is unique.  There are two large rotors in the center of its frame and four smaller rotors on the outer edges.  The 4 smaller rotors are powered by electric motors.  The main power for the vehicle comes from a 228 hp gas-powered Kawasaki engine, designed for motorcycle competition. The hoverbike's drive system was

  XTurismo Limited Edition - Is it from Space?                                                                                     Source:  A.L.I. Technologies Highly Advanced Hoverbike From Japan The new XTurismo Limited Edition Hoverbike is straight out of science fiction.  Japan's A.L. I. Technologies has invented and is taking deposits on a hoverbike very similar to the one that Luke Skywalker rode in the Return of the Jedi, except this one is the real deal.  There are 200 limited editions being produced of this awesome hoverbike.  It is composed of carbon fiber and is priced at $777,000.  This is being called the world's first commercial hoverbike. Tech Specs The XTurismo Limited is unique.  There are two large rotors in the center of its frame and four smaller rotors on the outer edges.  The 4 smaller rotors are powered by electric motors.  The main power for the vehicle comes from a 228 hp gas-powered Kawasaki engine, designed for motorcycle competition. The hoverbike

  World's 1st Dual-Mode Bus-Train                                       Source:  Japan's DMV New Innovation From Japan Japan is putting into operation the world's first dual-mode vehicle (DMV), which is a bus that converts into a train.  The DMV is capable of driving on the road with its standard set of rubber tires.  And when it reaches its railroad destination, it can deploy its steel wheels to travel as a train on the tracks in just 15 seconds.  This 2-in-1 vehicle combination is now in commercial operation in coastal southern Japan.  It is being operated by the Asa Coast Railway Company and it is a world first in travel innovation. Tech Specs The vehicle is lighter in weight than most buses and trains.  The company says it operates on diesel fuel, but the light weight of the vehicle cuts down on emissions.  The vehicle can carry 21 passengers.  On the road, in bus mode, it can hit 62 mph.  On the tracks, in train mode, it can hit 37 mph.  The Asa Coast Railway Company e

 Japan Deploys  World's 1st Dual-Mode Bus-Train                                       Source:  Japan's DMV New Innovation From Japan Japan is putting into operation the world's first dual-mode vehicle (DMV), which is a bus that converts into a train.  The DMV is capable of driving on the road with its standard set of rubber tires.  And when it reaches its railroad destination, it can deploy its steel wheels to travel as a train on the tracks in just 15 seconds.  This 2-in-1 vehicle combination is now in commercial operation in coastal southern Japan.  It is being operated by the Asa Coast Railway Company and it is a world first in travel innovation. Tech Specs The vehicle is lighter in weight than most buses and trains.  The company says it operates on diesel fuel, but the light weight of the vehicle cuts down on emissions.  The vehicle can carry 21 passengers.  On the road, in bus mode, it can hit 62 mph.  On the tracks, in train mode, it can hit 37 mph.  The Asa Coast Rai

  Riding Assist 2.0                                                                                                   Source:  Honda A Real Balancing Act Honda has developed self-balancing, stabilizing technology for motorcycles.  It is called the Rider Assist 2.0, which the company has been working on for five years.  They have demonstrated its efficacy on a big heavy bike, the NM4 Vulture.  The technology keeps the rider steady and balanced at low speeds and when stopped.  The rider can bike and make turns at low speeds without tipping.  They can also mount and dismount while the bike remains stable.   Robotic Technology This new technology is still under development by Honda.  The Riding Assist 2.0 uses Honda robotic technology to keep the bike steady instead of using gyroscopes to aid in balance.  The new technology enables a key feature:  the bike's rear wheel swings to adjust the angle of the rider and the motorcycle to maintain stability.   Potential Impact This new technolo

  Hot New Electric SUV from Toyota                                             Source:  Toyota Toyota's Latest Zero Emissions Auto Tech Toyota has unveiled its all-new, all-electric SUV, the bZ4X which the world's largest automaker says will take us to a future "Beyond Zero".  By "Beyond Zero", Toyota means zero emissions driving, that "not only reduces our carbon footprint to zero but also goes beyond to create a net positive impact" for Toyota vehicles.  The 2023 bZ4X rolls out in mid 2022.  The price hasn't been officially announced but experts think it will be in the high $30,000 to low $40,000 range. It's a new EV SUV of particular interest for Toyota advanced technologies and where it is taking the future of zero emissions driving. Tech Specs This new EV is all about advanced Toyota technologies built upon its growing portfolio of electric vehicles.  The motor of the EV SUV is an AC synchronous electric generator powered by a lithium-

  Hot New Electric SUV from Toyota - bZ4X                                             Source:  Toyota Toyota's Latest Zero Emissions Auto Tech Toyota has unveiled its all-new, all-electric SUV, the bZ4X which the world's largest automaker says will take us to a future "Beyond Zero".  By "Beyond Zero", Toyota means zero emissions driving, that "not only reduces our carbon footprint to zero but also goes beyond to create a net positive impact" for Toyota vehicles.  The 2023 bZ4X rolls out in mid 2022.  The price hasn't been officially announced but experts think it will be in the high $30,000 to low $40,000 range. It's a new EV SUV of particular interest for Toyota advanced technologies and where it is taking the future of zero emissions driving. Tech Specs This new EV is all about advanced Toyota technologies built upon its growing portfolio of electric vehicles.  The motor of the EV SUV is an AC synchronous electric generator powered by a l

  New Hydrogen Powered Internal Combustion Engine                                                  Source:  Toyota Toyota's Portfolio of Green Automotive Technologies Toyota is developing an experimental hydrogen car.  The GR Yaris internal combustion engine in the Toyota Corolla Sport has been converted to run on hydrogen.  Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda has driven and even raced the green vehicle.  He believes the development of this hydrogen powered engine technology could keep internal combustion engines on the road and running in a carbon free world by being fueled with clean hydrogen not carbon emissions producing gas.  CEO Toyoda also believes this technology could save millions of automotive jobs. Near Zero Emissions Driving The Toyota chief executive feels that carbon is the enemy of the environment not the internal combustion engine.  Using hydrogen to fuel the Toyota Corolla Sport experimental car keeps emissions very close to zero.  Currently, a small amount of the engine burns

  From Japan, Hybrid Hoverbike for an Above Traffic Commute                                                                               Source:  A.L.I Technologies A.L.I. Technologies New Iconic Form of Commuting This is one of the new pieces of travel technology that has been under development for years that many have all been waiting for.  It has just arrived!  From A.L.I Technologies of Japan, a hybrid hoverbike that can soar over traffic at speeds up to 62 miles per hour.  It is called XTurismo and the company called is the "icon of mobility".  This breakthrough piece of flying technology isn't under development in a back street garage.  It is for sale for a whopping $680,000. Buyers can pre-book it for delivery in 2022. The first production run will consist of 200 flying XTurismo bikes.  A.L.I. positions the vehicles as a highly advanced flying alternative to a super-expensive car.  There is no doubt that this is a unique and breakthrough new form of travel. Hybrid

  From Japan, Hybrid Hoverbike for an Above Traffic Commute                                                                                Source:  A.L.I Technologies A.L.I. Technologies New Iconic Form of Commuting This is one of the new pieces of travel technology that has been under development for years that many have all been waiting for.  It has just arrived!  From A.L.I Technologies of Japan, a hybrid hoverbike that can soar over traffic at speeds up to 62 miles per hour.  It is called XTurismo and the company called is the "icon of mobility".  This breakthrough piece of flying technology isn't under development in a back street garage.  It is for sale for a whopping $680,000. Buyers can pre-book it for delivery in 2022. The first production run will consist of 200 flying XTurismo bikes.  A.L.I. positions the vehicles as a highly advanced flying alternative to a super-expensive car.  There is no doubt that this is a unique and breakthrough new form of travel. Hybri