Important Innovations

Mercedes Benz'   New Vision AVTR Concept                                                                                       Source:  Mercedes Vision AVTR Brain-Computer Interface at Work Mercedes Benz, at the IAA Mobility 2021 show in Munich, unveiled a concept car that redefines the relationship between car and driver.  With its Vision AVTR, Mercedes has innovated an electric concept car controlled by the driver's thoughts.  The car uses a brain-computer interface to record a driver's brain waves by wearable electrodes attached to the head.  Mercedes has partnered with Disney on this concept car, which was inspired by Disney's Avatar.  The Vision AVTR is all electric, zero emissions with a 350 kW electric engine. How Does It Work? According to Mercedes, the brain-computer interface (BCI) calibrates the measured brain waves and performs a function, such as changing the radio station or diming the ambient lights in the car.  The vehicle also has biometric interaction

  Record EPA Range of 520 Miles for Lucid Air Dream EV                                                Source:  Lucid Air This is the All Electric Record Range According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lucid Motors, a California based EV startup, has trounced the world's largest EV maker Tesla on range with a debut electric sedan at an officially rated 520 mile range.  That makes Lucid Motors the top winner on range on a single charge.  The win from the EPA for Lucid came on its battery electric Air Dream edition sedan.  The range win more than overshadows Tesla's highest range model - the S - which has an EPA estimated range of 405 miles.  Lucid plans to start building 500 Air Dream sedans with the 520 mile range.  That is a conservative start as Lucid is testing the market for the EV with the top EPA rated range of 520 miles at a price-tag of $169,000. EV Races The race for the longest range, most powerful, fastest, relatively inexpensive and easily rechargeab

  Electric Future of Racing Based on 911 Carrera Cup Car Porsche has unveiled a spectacular new electric race car concept that is modeled on an historic Porsche racing car, the 911 Carrera Cup Car.  Porsche says the car is "pure racing" and that it will go into production for purchase.  Experts says it may be the future of electric racing.  Porsche Chairman Oliver Blume says it is Porsche vision of all electric customer motorsports and embodies the best in Porsche performance, design and sustainability.  Importantly, this new electric concept could be the precursor to an electric road car for consumers.  In fact, it is very likely that it will be. Tech Specs - Fast and Powerful There are front and rear mounted electric motors that generate 680 hp in race mode and can produce a maximum of 1,088 hp.  The EV goes from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds.  It has a sleek aerodynamic design and can hit top speeds of 186 mph.  The rear of the car has a wing with a hydraulically activated fl

Porsche Mission R -   Electric Future of Racing Based on 911 Carrera Cup Car Porsche has unveiled a spectacular new electric race car concept that is modeled on an historic Porsche racing car, the 911 Carrera Cup Car.  Porsche says the car is "pure racing" and that it will go into production for purchase.  Experts says it may be the future of electric racing.  Porsche Chairman Oliver Blume says it is Porsche vision of all electric customer motorsports and embodies the best in Porsche performance, design and sustainability.  Importantly, this new electric concept could be the precursor to an electric road car for consumers.  In fact, it is very likely that it will be. Tech Specs - Fast and Powerful There are front and rear mounted electric motors that generate 680 hp in race mode and can produce a maximum of 1,088 hp.  The EV goes from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds.  It has a sleek aerodynamic design and can hit top speeds of 186 mph.  The rear of the car has a wing with a hydra

  From China's Xpeng, a Flying & Driving Car                                             Source:  Xpeng Flying Cars For Purchase by Customers in 2024 A flying car startup backed by Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng says it will deliver flying cars to customers in 2024.  Startup Xpeng Heitech says the car will be capable of driving on the road and flying in the skies.  The range of the EV on the road will be 370 miles on a single charge.  Xpeng CEO Zhao Deli made the announcement to the World New Energy Vehicle Congress.  The flying car startup currently has 400 employees.  But CEO Deli intends to nearly double the number of employees in order to start production of the flying cars for customers.  Xpeng is a major competitor of Tesla in the Chinese electric vehicle marketplace.  Deli did not disclose the range of the vehicle while flying. Xpeng Heitech is developing a number of flying cars including the Voyager X2, which has successfully flown over China roads, the Voyager X1

  Breakthrough, Zero Emissions, Electric Car                                                                                  Source:  Honda Clarity No Charging is Needed on This EV The EV is called the Honda Clarity and it is revolutionary new green technology. It is powered by ordinary air and hydrogen.  Their combination triggers a chemical reaction that generates electricity to power the car. Clarity is an FCEV or a fuel cell electric vehicle.  What is truly remarkable about the vehicle is the way electricity is produced and that no charging at all is needed to drive the car. How Does It Work? What makes the Clarity so different is the pressurized fuel tank of hydrogen that the driver fills.  When combined with air, it yields enough electricity to provide a 366 mile range.  There is no charging needed.  And the fuel system is zero emissions producing only water vapor.  This is breakthrough, new automotive technology that Honda has been developing for several years that is now comin

  Breakthrough, Zero Emissions, Electric Car                                                                                  Source:  Honda Clarity No Charging is Needed on This EV The EV is called the Honda Clarity and it is revolutionary new green technology. It is powered by ordinary air and hydrogen.  Their combination triggers a chemical reaction that generates electricity to power the car. Clarity is an FCEV or a fuel cell electric vehicle.  What is truly remarkable about the vehicle is the way electricity is produced and that no charging at all is needed to drive the car. How Does It Work? What makes the Clarity so different is the pressurized fuel tank of hydrogen that the driver fills.  When combined with air, it yields enough electricity to provide a 366 mile range.  There is no charging needed.  And the fuel system is zero emissions producing only water vapor.  This is breakthrough, new automotive technology that Honda has been developing for several years that is now comin