Important Innovations

  2023 Maverick Tremor                                                  Source:  Ford Taking On the Road Less Travelled  Ford is expanding its highly successful Maverick compact pickup truck lineup to include the Maverick Tremor.  It's a highly upgraded off-road package that will be available on the XLT and Lariat models starting this fall to make them much more serviceable off-road.  The price of the Maverick starts at $22,470.  The Tremor package adds $2,995 for a number of new technologies.  The additions include a new, all-wheel-drive system, special front and rear springs and dampers, a one-inch lift and Trail Control. Tech Specs T he XLT and Lariat models have turbocharged 2.0-liter inline, four-cylinder engines.  The Tremor package provides 5 driving modes depending on the type of terrain or if the driver is towing. The Tremor can haul a 1200-pound payload or pull 2000 pounds.  The new, all-wheel-drive system with a twin-clutch rear-drive locking differential sends nearly al

2023 Maverick Tremor                                                  Source:  Ford Taking On the Road Less Travelled  Ford is expanding its highly successful Maverick compact pickup truck lineup to include the Maverick Tremor edition.  It's a highly upgraded off-road package that will be available on the XLT and Lariat models starting this fall to make them much more serviceable off-road.  The price of the Maverick starts at $22,470.  The Tremor package adds $2,995 for a number of new technologies.  The additions include a new, all-wheel-drive system, special front and rear springs and dampers, a one-inch lift to bring it higher off the road and Trail Control. Tech Specs T he XLT and Lariat models have turbocharged 2.0-liter inline, four-cylinder engines.  The Tremor package provides 5 driving modes depending on the type of terrain or if the driver is towing. The Tremor can haul a 1200-pound payload or pull 2000 pounds.  The new, all-wheel-drive system with a twin-clutch rear-driv

  New Concept Car:  Hyundai N Vision 74                                             Source:  Hyundai Best of Two, Zero Emissions Worlds Hyundai has a spectacular idea that powers its latest concept car, the Hyundai N Vision 74.  The South Korean automotive giant has blended hydrogen and electric power systems in the EV to enable the best of 2, zero emissions worlds.  The new vehicle's power, performance, range and design are nothing short of fabulous.  Hyundai says that it has been working on the high-performance sports car concept for 7 years and is now ready to show the world what it has created.   Unique Automotive Technology Running on liquid hydrogen, the N Vision 74 can be refilled in just 5 minutes.  The 62-kWh battery is capable of 800V fast recharging and provides 372 miles of range per charge.  The EV sportscar combines the long range of hydrogen power with the high performance, efficiency and power of electric vehicles.  The blending of the two power sources provides 670

New Concept Car:  Hyundai N Vision 74                                             Source:  Hyundai Best of Two, Zero Emissions Worlds Hyundai has a spectacular idea that powers its latest concept car, the Hyundai N Vision 74.  The South Korean automotive giant has blended hydrogen and electric power systems in the EV to enable the best of 2, zero emissions worlds.  The new vehicle's power, performance, range and design are nothing short of fabulous.  Hyundai says that it has been working on the high-performance sports car concept for 7 years and is now ready to show the world what it has created.   Unique Automotive Technology Running on liquid hydrogen, the N Vision 74 can be refilled in just 5 minutes.  The 62-kWh battery is capable of 800V fast recharging and provides 372 miles of range per charge.  The EV sportscar combines the long range of hydrogen power with the high performance, efficiency and power of electric vehicles.  The blending of the two power sources provides 670 h

  Samson Sky's Switchblade                                    Source:  Samson Sky's Switchblade USA Flying, Driving Car Samson Sky's Switchblade is a real flying and driving car that will hit the market within weeks of getting FAA approval. The company calls it a flying sports car and it brings the lure of flying cars from science fiction territory to a concrete reality. The FAA has deemed the Oregon-built, Ferrari-red, very cool looking vehicle safe to fly and undergo flight testing.  That positions the flying sportscar to being possibly within weeks of going to market. The inventors and developers at Oregon-based Samson Sky have spent 14 years building what looks like a magnificent flying and driving machine. Fascinating Tech Specs The vehicle has been designed as a luxury car with a hybrid-electric drive system.  When it lands, the wings fold into the sides of the vehicle like a switchblade.  It has a Samson SC 200 3-cylinder gasoline engine along with a Skybird electric

  Samson Sky's Switchblade - Awesome Tech                                    Source:  Samson Sky's Switchblade USA Flying, Driving Car How much would you love having this sleek, flying/driving car in your driveway?  Don't know about you, but I would love it!! Samson Sky's Switchblade is a real flying and driving car that will hit the market within weeks of getting FAA approval after more flight tests. The company calls it a flying sports car and it brings the lure of flying cars from science fiction territory to concrete reality. The FAA has deemed the Oregon-built, Ferrari-red, very cool looking vehicle safe to fly and undergo flight testing.  That positions the flying/driving sportscar to being, possibly within weeks, on the market for purchase. The inventors and developers at Oregon-based Samson Sky have spent 14 years building what looks like a magnificent flying and driving machine. Fascinating Tech Specs The vehicle has been designed as a luxury car with a hybrid-

  Germany's Coradia iLint Hydrogen Trains                                                  Source:  Alstom Zero CO2 Emissions Travel Germany has deployed the world's first hydrogen-powered passenger trains.  This is an important move for the environment as the hydrogen trains have no greenhouse gas emissions.  It is important too from the perspective that Europe is attempting to transition from Russian oil and gas in order to comply with the Europe Union's sanctions against Russia following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  The trains require no diesel. Called Coradia iLint, they are priced at $86 million. They are totally powered by hydrogen fuel cells.  These are the first hydrogen trains that are fully operational and regularly carrying passengers. They just started regular service in the Hamburg area. Some Important Details The trains were developed by train manufacturer Alstom of France. Alstom says they are "a true alternative to diesel powered trains". They