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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Journalist Maryanne Kane

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  HAMMER BRONCO: 1 of BEST OFF-ROADERS EVER                                                         Source:  Fox Factory Performance The new Hammer Edition Bronco is a Ford Bronco elevated to top race car performance level  Developed by Fox Factory Performance Vehicles along with the co-founder of the famed King of the Hammers (KOH) Race and award-winning race car driver Jason Scherer Fox Factory will produce a limited number of the Hammer Edition Bronco & sell them through selected Ford dealerships The new Broncos have been significantly upgraded for intense desert racing and very rugged rock climbing The new vehicles are equipped with FOX shocks, BDS suspension, JKS components and very high clearance bumpers Likely powertrain is the twin-turbocharged, 3.0-liter V6 Ecoboost motor with 418 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque Good for regular road driving Loaded with off-roading gear like big fenders & full underbody armor Customized lighting and graphics package Customized suspension to

Daily Innovation Brief, by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  HAMMER BRONCO: 1 of BEST OFF-ROADERS EVER                                                         Source:  Fox Factory Performance The new Hammer Edition Bronco is a Ford Bronco elevated to top race car performance level  Developed by Fox Factory Performance Vehicles along with the co-founder of the famed King of the Hammers (KOH) Race and award-winning race car driver Jason Scherer Fox Factory will produce a limited number of the Hammer Edition Bronco & sell them through selected Ford dealerships The new Broncos have been significantly upgraded for intense desert racing and very rugged rock climbing The new vehicles are equipped with FOX shocks, BDS suspension, JKS components and very high clearance bumpers Likely powertrain is the twin-turbocharged, 3.0-liter V6 Ecoboost motor with 418 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque Good for regular road driving Loaded with off-roading gear like big fenders & full underbody armor Customized lighting and graphics package Customized suspension to

Amazon's New Zoox RoboTaxi

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  Zoox Travels Up to 75 MPH Source:  Amazon Zoox Electric, Autonomous Taxi Service from Amazon This is a new example of USA travel innovation that is green and self-driving.  Amazon bought the California based, autonomous, robotaxi service Zoox in June 2020.  Now, Amazon has unveiled a cutting edge Zoox robotaxi under development for the past six years that Amazon's investment has helped bring to fruition.  The robotaxi is electric, autonomous and loaded with technology, including sensors, artificial intelligence, lidar and a lot more and has no steering wheel.  The vehicle is designed like a cube and can transport up to 4 passengers.  It can hit speeds up to 75 mph. The vehicle contains innovative, awesome technology that Amazon is rolling out. Incredible Technology and Maneuverability The Zoox can change direction without going into reverse.  It has four wheel steering and can drive bidirectionally for unprecedented maneuverability in tight urban spaces. With its 133 kilowatt-hou

Robo Taxi Co. Waymo Ramps Up

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  Reopens to the Public in Phoenix After COVID                                                       Source:  Waymo Robo Taxis Hitting the Road Waymo's autonomous, robo taxi ride hailing service is open to the public in Phoenix.  The company has put years of autonomous driving research on the line to operate Waymo as a revenue producing business.  Waymo has a serious tech pedigree.  It is a business unit of Google's parent company Alphabet. Driving Plans With No Human Attendants Today, Waymo driverless minivans with no human attendants on board resumed operations for members of Waymo One service in Phoenix. In the spring, operations were suspended because of the COVID pandemic.  Now, within a few weeks, there will be open access for anyone who downloads the smartphone app and wants to hail a Waymo ride within a 50 square mile radius of Phoenix.  Next step will be to offer the service within a 100 square mile area of Phoenix.  The company has hopes of expanding operations beyond