Important Innovations

 SkyFly's Axe eVTOL   Brand New Way to Fly                                                  Source:  SkyFly 2-Seat Personal Electric Aircraft You Can Assemble  London-based aviation company SkyFly has invented a 2-seat personal aircraft that is an electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing vehicle, or eVTOL. Called Axe, it can also do conventional, short distance takeoffs and landings.  The company just announced that it can be pre-ordered for delivery in 2024 and you can go with a kit to assemble it yourself.  Axe is impressive.  It has a winged airframe, a range of 100 to 200 miles and top cruising speeds of 100 mph.  Imagine soaring above traffic jams at that speed!  The electric aircraft is quiet and so compact it can be stored in your driveway. New, Unique Technologies Unlike the flying cars Jetson One and Ryse Recon, Axe is not a multicopter.  It's an innovative, two fixed-wings aircraft.  The wings are unusual in that they are pitched upwards.  This is very different from a c

 SkyFly's  Brand New Way to Fly in an Innovative Aircraft                                                  Source:  SkyFly 2-Seat Personal Electric Aircraft You Can Assemble  London-based aviation company SkyFly has invented a 2-seat personal aircraft that is an electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing vehicle, or eVTOL. Called Axe, it can also do conventional, short distance takeoffs and landings.  The company just announced that it can be pre-ordered for delivery in 2024 and you can go with a kit to assemble it yourself.  Axe is impressive.  It has a winged airframe, a range of 100 to 200 miles and top cruising speeds of 100 mph.  Imagine soaring above traffic jams at that speed!  The electric aircraft is quiet and so compact it can be stored in your driveway. New, Unique Technologies Unlike the flying cars Jetson One and Ryse Recon, Axe is not a multicopter.  It's an innovative, two fixed-wings aircraft.  The wings are unusual in that they are pitched upwards.  This is very dif

World First: Mayflower Autonomous Ship's Transatlantic Crossing                                             Source:  IBM & ProMare UK to Nova Scotia With No Humans Onboard In an historic world first, the new Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) this summer crossed the Atlantic Ocean from Plymouth, UK to Halifax, Nova Scotia captained solely by artificial intelligence.  The journey marks the world's first, fully autonomous transatlantic voyage.  This is a technological marvel by a robotic autonomous vessel 400 years after the Pilgrims set sail for America and established the Plymouth Colony. The planned destination was Plymouth, MA but the MAS encountered a defective generator starter charging circuit and anchored safety in Halifax for repairs, after completing a 3,500-mile, 40-day journey across the Atlantic Ocean.  Its final destination will be Washington, DC. MAS' Technologies The 50-foot-long trimaran crossed the Atlantic with no humans on board.  It is the creation of ma

World First: Mayflower Autonomous Ship's Transatlantic Crossing                                             Source:  IBM & ProMare UK to Nova Scotia With No Humans Onboard In an historic world first, the new Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) this summer crossed the Atlantic Ocean from Plymouth, UK to Halifax, Nova Scotia captained solely by artificial intelligence.  The journey marks the world's first, fully autonomous transatlantic voyage.  This is a technological marvel by a robotic autonomous vessel 400 years after the Pilgrims set sail for America and established the Plymouth Colony. The planned destination was Plymouth, MA but the MAS encountered a defective generator starter charging circuit and anchored safety in Halifax for repairs, after completing a 3,500-mile, 40-day journey across the Atlantic Ocean.  Its final destination will be Washington, DC. MAS' Technologies The 50-foot-long trimaran crossed the Atlantic with no humans on board.  It is the creation of ma

  Hummingbird's FLAX e-Bike                                                                                                       Source:  Hummingbird Very Green, Fun, Plant-Based e-Biking UK-based bike manufacturer Hummingbird has launched a new electric, battery powered e-bike called Flax.  At 22 pounds, the folding, 2-wheeler may be the lightest e-bike in the world.  The uniquely designed frame is made from flax plant fibers, which are lightweight, strong and resilient. Using plant-based fibers is a growing megatrend in the automotive industry. Building a lightweight e-bike is not an easy task. In fact, it's a major breakthrough because battery packs and electric motors are heavy. For those who have to lug their bikes up and down stairs, a lightweight e-bike is particularly appreciated.  Flax is a unique, plant-based, green, new form of travel that is low on poundage and power use. Breakthrough Technology Hummingbird says that the flax frame is as strong as its heavier and l

  Aston Martin's Surprise V12 Vantage Roadster                                                Source:  Aston Martin May Be Final Iteration on the V12 Vantage Theme Iconic British automaker Aston Martin just unveiled a convertible version of the powerful and speedy V12 Vantage.  Called the 2023 V12 Vantage Roadster, the vehicle is stunning and a big surprise as Aston Martin announced nearly six months ago that the V12 Vantage Coupe was the last of the dynasty cars that date back decades.  Apparently, Astin Martin, which was 007 James Bond's car of choice, is finding it difficult to say goodbye to the magnificent vehicle. All Sold Out The V12 Vintage Coupe and Roadster are virtually identical with the exception of the convertible roof and the rear wing, which is optional, not standard, on the Roadster.  The car bodies are ultra-aerodynamic and composed of carbon fiber.  Both are powered by Aston Martin's beefy, 5.2-liter, twin turbocharged V12 engine, paired with an 8-speed a

  Aston Martin's Surprise 2023 V12 Vantage Roadster                                                Source:  Aston Martin May Be Final Iteration on the V12 Vantage Theme Iconic British automaker Aston Martin just unveiled a convertible version of the powerful and speedy V12 Vantage.  Called the 2023 V12 Vantage Roadster, the vehicle is stunning and a big surprise as Aston Martin announced nearly six months ago that the V12 Vantage Coupe was the last of the dynasty cars that date back decades.  Apparently, Astin Martin, which was 007 James Bond's car of choice, is finding it difficult to say goodbye to the magnificent vehicle. All Sold Out The V12 Vintage Coupe and Roadster are virtually identical with the exception of the convertible roof and the rear wing, which is optional, not standard, on the Roadster.  The car bodies are ultra-aerodynamic and composed of carbon fiber.  Both are powered by Aston Martin's beefy, 5.2-liter, twin turbocharged V12 engine, paired with an 8-sp

  Stunning, New DBR22 - An Icon of Automotive Design Source:  Aston Martin A Rare Speedster For Two We all know that 007 James Bond's car of choice was the Aston Martin.  The British-based automaker, now owned by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, has just unveiled a stunning V-12 powered speedster that would provide 007 the epic ride of his life.  It's called the DBR22 and it celebrates the brand's open-cockpit winning race cars as well as the 10th anniversary of its Q division.  It's a carbon fiber, 2-seat speedster that is exquisitely designed and luxuriously accoutered.  The DBR22 is a design concept but Aston Martin says it will put it into production and make a limited number of the "ultra-exclusive" vehicles available for purchase. This is one of the rarest Aston Martin vehicles in the company's 109-year history. Beauty on Wheels The vehicle is sleek and futuristic with a front grill inspired by DBR racing cars, 22" lightweight alloy wheels

  Aceman is a Big Design Departure for Mini                                                  Source:  Mini Aceman Pushes The Limits of Futuristic Design & Technologies Iconic British car maker Mini has just unveiled a small, electric SUV concept called Aceman.  In terms of Mini's classic styling, Aceman breaks the mold.  It is futuristic and reflects how Mini is reinventing itself.  Aceman abandons Mini's cute, rounded headlights for more geometric themes. The body of the car is smooth with futuristic, angular touches here and there. Aceman is a very colorful, digital lightshow on wheels. Mini is owned by BMW, which wants at least half of its lineup electrified by 2030.  Aceman's is Mini's first, electric crossover.  Mini wants all of its lineup electrified by 2030. Brand New Design For Mini, Aceman represents how it is reinventing itself for the new electrified marketplace.  According to Mini top management, Aceman has "an electrified go-cart feel, an immersiv

  Aceman is a Big Design Departure for Mini                                                                                                       Source:  Mini Aceman Pushes The Limits of Futuristic Design & Technologies Iconic British car maker Mini has just unveiled a small, electric SUV concept called Aceman.  In terms of Mini's classic styling, Aceman breaks the mold.  It is futuristic and reflects how Mini is reinventing itself.  Aceman abandons Mini's cute, rounded headlights for more geometric themes. The body of the car is smooth with futuristic, angular touches here and there. Aceman is a very colorful, digital lightshow on wheels. Mini is owned by BMW, which wants at least half of its lineup electrified by 2030.  Aceman's is Mini's first, electric crossover.  Mini wants all of its lineup electrified by 2030. Brand New Design For Mini, Aceman represents how it is reinventing itself for the new electrified marketplace.  According to Mini top management, Acem

  MG Cyberster 2024                                                                                                          Source:  MG UK Designed, China Owned The iconic British sports car brand MG, which is now owned by China SAIC, is developing an electric sports car, the MG Cyberster for the brand's 100th birthday in 2024.  They're calling it an "affordable sports car" and are targeting international markets with both left-and right-hand driving modes.  Judging from the concept car images and just released teaser production images, the beauty, aerodynamics and performance capabilities of the MG Cyberster look to be spectacular.  It could rival the immense popularity of its predecessor, the MGB sportscar of the 1960's. Tech Specs We Know What is most impressive is the EV's expected performance.  It will be powered by a "module-less" battery technology that has a claimed range of 500 miles on a charge.  That range is at the top of the list, beati