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  3 Weeks of  eVTOL Testing Are About to Begin                                   Source: Eve and Heliport Chicago Chicago's Vertiport and Embraer's Eve eVTOLS Are Center Stage Here's some very exciting news concerning the future of air taxi travel that is getting a lot closer.   Chicago is leading the way to the future of travel by air taxi eVTOLs, or electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles.  Brazilian-based aviation leader Embraer and its Eve eVTOL division will perform their first, flying taxi simulations in North America starting on September 12th and lasting for three weeks in the Windy City.  For the simulation of routes, operations, etc., Eve will use traditional helicopters that will give a real-world sense of what it would be like in a big city like Chicago with flying taxi eVTOLs operating as a commuting choice.  Vertiport Chicago, which is a ten-acre facility for helicopters, will be a takeoff and landing point for the simulations and wants to have a major

  New All-Road Autonomous EV Concept                                             Source: Audi Spheres Future of Premium Mobility German luxury car maker Audi, owned by VW, is rapidly expanding its lineup of electric vehicles.  It just unveiled a stunning new concept called Activesphere, which provides "maximum variability" for off and on-roading.  In essence, Activesphere is Audi's very rugged take on electric, autonomous driving.  This is Audi's 4th new Sphere EV of the past year.  Activesphere is being called a next-G all-roader.  It's a sedan/SUV-like vehicle equipped for serious off-roading.  And autonomous driving appears to be a big part of the ride.  Activesphere is the latest "Sphere" for Audi, which includes Urbansphere, Skysphere and Grandsphere.  These EVs pack significant ranges up to 466 miles on a charge. Awesome New Technologies The technologies that Audi is developing for these Sphere concepts are awesome.  Skysphere, with the push of a b

  Ryse's Ultralight Recon eVTOL                                                                                              Source: Ryse AeroTech You're Flying with 45 Minutes Training Mason, Ohio based Ryse Aerotech's eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle) has successfully completed its first manned flight.  The electric flying machine is a single seater, called Recon, that can fly for 25 minutes at speeds up to 58 mph and at comfortable cruising speeds of 40 mph.  The manned flight took place this summer in Ohio and included a perfect takeoff, landing, forward flight, controlled hover and pivot turn maneuvers.  Why is this such an exciting milestone in personal aviation?  This eVTOL is said to be as easy to jump into and operate as an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). The company's goal is to make flight available to everyone.  With 45 minutes training, Ryse Aerotech says, you are ready for takeoff.  Buy 'n' Fly Tech Specs Recon is called a "buy

  Ryse's Ultralight Recon eVTOL                                                                                              Source: Ryse AeroTech You're Flying with 45 Minutes Training Mason, Ohio based Ryse Aerotech's eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle) has successfully completed its first manned flight.  The electric flying machine is a single seater, called Recon, that can fly for 25 minutes at speeds up to 58 mph and at comfortable cruising speeds of 40 mph.  The manned flight took place this summer in Ohio and included a perfect takeoff, landing, forward flight, controlled hover and pivot turn maneuvers.  Why is this such an exciting milestone in personal aviation?  This eVTOL is said to be as easy to jump into and operate as an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). The company's goal is to make flight available to everyone.  With 45 minutes training, Ryse Aerotech says, you are ready for takeoff.  Buy 'n' Fly Tech Specs Recon is called a "buy

  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

  Startling Impact of Climate Change on Marine Life                                                     Source: Stock Images Devastating Impact of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Global Maritime Environment The fate of nearly all marine species - up to 90% - could be at a high or critical risk of extinction by the end of the century unless the rate of greenhouse gas emissions is reduced.  If greenhouse gas emissions remain unchanged, the impact on marine life, marine ecosystems and the global environment will be catastrophic.  The startling threat that Climate Change is now having on 25,000 marine species has just been documented in a new scientific study and published in the publication "Nature Climate Change".  Bottomline:  if the world continues with "business as usual" with greenhouse gas emissions, 90% of all marine species will be at high to critical risk of extinction by 2100.  That would undoubtedly have a cascading, destructive impact on the overall global envi