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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane

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  DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                  By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane NEW LANCIA ELECTRIC CAR CONCEPTS                                                                                                                        Source:  Lancia                                                                                Source:  Lancia Pu-Ra Zero                                                                              Source:  Lancia Model Lineup Lancia, the legendary, 116-year-old Italian automaker known for its "la dolce vita" styling, is being reinvented as a very stylish, premium EV brand by its new owner Stellantis In April, Lancia will introduce a mystery car concept, that's likely to be hybrid-electric to kick off its new direction The new vehicle, to debut during Milan Design Week, comes just a few months after Lancia unveiled the Pu-Ra Zero concept, which is a fascin

Chrysler's E-SUV Concept - Style & Top Tech

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  New Electric, Concept SUV - Airflow                                                  Source:  Chrysler EV That's Sophisticated, Stylish & Has 400 Mile Range At the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, Stellantis' Chrysler unveiled a very sophisticated, new electric SUV, AirFlow that showcases Chrysler's electric future.  Here are the key facts: Airflow concept is a 4-door, all-electric SUV concept that defines the future of Chrysler EVs Combines intuitive technologies, sustainable materials and leading edge design All wheel drive Two, 150-kilowatt electric motors Range of 400 miles + on a single charge Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities that use environmental detection technology to enable hands-free driving Sleek aerodynamic and sculptured body with a long wheelbase, low ride height and wide-bodied  Illuminated with crystal LED lighting elements in the front and rear and on the logo that reflects the electric powertrain Contains a high-tech interior with digital integrations

CES 2023 & How New EVs & Auto Tech

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  Ram, Volvo, Sony/Honda Among New Car Concepts                                                                 Source: New Car Concepts: MB, Sony, Ram Plus, Exciting New Automotive Technologies The world's top electronics trade show, CES 2023, opens in Las Vegas in early January.  Global automakers are planning to make important new EV presentations and breakthrough technology announcements.  Examples include Ram unveiling a concept of its upcoming electric pickup truck that is designed to compete against the Ford Lightning pickup.  The Ram e-truck is expected to have huge horsepower, range and hauling capabilities.  Dodge Ram is now owned by Stellantis.  Their new electric pickup, 2024 RAM 1500 EV, is expected to draw lots of interest. Sony/Honda Infotech & Infotainment Car Another big announcement is being teased by the Sony/Honda EV partnership for CES 2023.  No one is 100% sure what the announcement will be but there is a lot of informed buzz that a new, highly technologic

Sony-Honda Deliver Their 1st Joint EV

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  Playstation Car Debuts at CES 2023 Source:  Honda & Sony Their 1st EV Could Have Playstation 5 Integrated & Onboard Japanese technology giants Honda and Sony formed a partnership in 2022 to develop EVs. It's called Sony Honda Mobility. Their first electric car, the Playstation Car that will go into production, will debut at the world's largest technology show, CES 2023 in Las Vegas. Both companies bring tremendous levels of expertise to the table.  Honda provides the automotive expertise to build a top-quality electric car. Sony provides its technological and infotainment expertise, including music, movies and gaming.  The new EV is expected to include an integrated Playstation 5 right onboard, making it gaming on wheels.  It is expected to be a showstopper at CES. Pre-orders for the Playstation Car start in early 2025. Powerful Technology Partnership The Sony-Honda alliance is a powerhouse technology partnership.  One of the most intriguing technologies that they'

Lucid's Gravity E-SUV - Big Range & Power

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  EV With More Than 1,100 HP                                                  Source:  Lucid Biggest Range on a Charge on the Market California luxury EV maker Lucid has just unveiled its 2024 all-electric Gravity SUV that has, what Lucid is calling, "supercar levels of performance".  This is Lucid's second EV and its first electric SUV.  It will be delivered to customers in 2024 and goes into production in 2023.  Lucid is promising spectacular range and performance from this cutting edge, electrified vehicle.  It is designed to compete directly against other luxury EVs such as Tesla Model X and BMW iX.  Lucid says Gravity promises to be as quick as a supercar and spacious like an SUV.   Tech Specs That We Know Lucid claims Gravity will have "more range than any other EV" on the market. That suggests that Gravity's range will exceed 516 miles on a charge, which is what the Lucid Air Grand Touring sedan is built to deliver. The electric EV is expected to have

New Prius With New Looks & Tech

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  World's 1st Electric Car Goes Next-G                                                                                 Source:  Toyota 2023 Toyota Prius Unveiled in Japan Toyota has just done the first mega makeover of its iconic Prius, which is the world's first hybrid electric car that went into mass production. The Prius was first introduced 25 years ago in 1997. It made history back then but in recent years it has been eclipsed by glitzy e-cars particularly from Tesla & Tesla CEO/Chief Marketer Elon Musk.  To change the dynamic, Toyota has dressed up the new 2023 Prius with a sporty, new coupe style and lots of new tech.   What's New About the 2023 Prius? The look of the new Prius is radically sportier and sleeker.  It's a highly valuable franchise for Toyota as it is ranked by Consumer Reports as the world's 4th most reliable car (2022 Prius). As such, Toyota has opted to keep it as a hybrid, which helps to keep it as "an affordable car" for the m

New EV From Foxconn - Apple Manufacturer

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  Foxconn Combines With Pininfarina on Electric Sedan                                                  Source:  Foxconn Could Foxconn Eventually Manufacture Apple's E-Car? Apple iPhone manufacturer Foxconn, headquartered in Taiwan, has combined with Italy's leading luxury car design studio Pininfarina  to create an all-electric sedan.  The vehicle is called the Foxtron Model E and the company says it is going full throttle into the electric car business.  The new EV is sleek, stylish and contains state of the art technology.  It raises an intriguing question.  Could Foxconn, which is a trusted iPhone manufacturer for Apple, possibly end up becoming the manufacturer for Apple's long anticipated electric car?  That is a very valid, open question, but we will all just have to wait and see.  In the meantime, the new Foxtron is a very impressive automotive design and contains leading edge technology. Performance & Technology The Foxtron Model E packs a punch.  According to F

Foxconn's New EV - Bite For Apple?

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  Foxconn Combines With Pininfarina on Electric Sedan                                                  Source:  Foxconn Could Foxconn Eventually Manufacture Apple's E-Car? Apple iPhone manufacturer Foxconn, headquartered in Taiwan, has combined with Italy's leading luxury car design studio Pininfarina  to create an all-electric sedan.  The vehicle is called the Foxtron Model E and the company says it is going full throttle into the electric car business.  The new EV is sleek, stylish and contains state of the art technology.  It raises an intriguing question.  Could Foxconn, which is a trusted iPhone manufacturer for Apple, possibly end up becoming the manufacturer for Apple's long anticipated electric car?  That is a very valid, open question, but we will all just have to wait and see.  In the meantime, the new Foxtron is a very impressive automotive design and contains leading edge technology. Performance & Technology The Foxtron Model E packs a punch.  According to F