Important Innovations

  Revolution 1500 Pickup is Revolutionary                                        Source: Ram Revolution 1500 Debuts at CES 2023 Showcasing Unique Technologies  Interested in a pickup truck that can "Shadow Mode" and follow you when you're on foot and perhaps out looking for a lost dog?  How about an electric pickup with Level 3 autonomous driving?  These are some of the functionalities that the Ram Revolution 1500 delivers.  It was just unveiled at the global technology show CES 2023 with a great deal of interest.  Sounds like a concept from Stellantis' Ram brand that has a lot of potential in the electric truck market.  It is designed to directly compete against Ford 150-Lighting, Rivian and Tesla's Cybertruck. Tech Performance Expectations This is a concept and details are sketchy.  But here's what we know: There are 2 electric motors on the front and rear axles for 4-wheel drive It's expected to deliver at least 563 hp, 775 ft-lbs of torque and the capa

  Revolution 1500 Pickup is Revolutionary                                        Source: Ram Revolution 1500 Debuts at CES 2023 Showcasing Unique Technologies  Interested in a pickup truck that can "Shadow Mode" and follow you when you're on foot and perhaps out looking for a lost dog?  How about an electric pickup with Level 3 autonomous driving?  These are some of the functionalities that the Ram Revolution 1500 delivers.  It was just unveiled at the global technology show CES 2023 with a great deal of interest.  Sounds like a concept from Stellantis' Ram brand that has a lot of potential in the electric truck market.  It is designed to directly compete against Ford 150-Lighting, Rivian and Tesla's Cybertruck. Tech Performance Expectations This is a concept and details are sketchy.  But here's what we know: There are 2 electric motors on the front and rear axles for 4-wheel drive It's expected to deliver at least 563 hp, 775 ft-lbs of torque and the capa

  Speeder Closes in on FAA Certification                                                                                      Source:  JetPack Aviation New Way to Commute Above Traffic Jams   California-based JetPack Aviation, maker of JetPack personal flying gear, has developed the world's 1st flying motorcycle that's moving toward FAA certification.  Here are the pertinent facts: One of the world's smallest personal flying aircraft that uniquely operates as a flying street bike  Flies on 8 small, but very powerful jet engines Range of 30 minutes Cruising speed for personal use at 60 mph Seeking & working with FAA for an airworthiness certificate for experimental aircraft VTOL technology (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) Now undergoing operational testing in Ventura, CA Provides autonomous takeoffs and landings Operates on fly by wire technology like a fighter jet Very simple operating controls on the handgrip for takeoff, landing, speed and climbing Internal flight contr

  Speeder Closes in on FAA Certification                                                                                      Source:  JetPack Aviation New Way to Commute Above Traffic Jams   California-based JetPack Aviation, maker of JetPack personal flying gear, has developed the world's 1st flying motorcycle that's moving toward FAA certification.  Here are the pertinent facts: One of the world's smallest personal flying aircraft that uniquely operates as a flying street bike  Flies on 8 small, but very powerful jet engines Range of 30 minutes Cruising speed for personal use at 60 mph Seeking & working with FAA for an airworthiness certificate for experimental aircraft VTOL technology (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) Now undergoing operational testing in Ventura, CA Provides autonomous takeoffs and landings Operates on fly by wire technology like a fighter jet Very simple operating controls on the handgrip for takeoff, landing, speed and climbing Internal flight contr

  Afeela Unveiled at CES 2023                                           Source:  Sony Honda Mobility Afeela Emphasizes "Feeling" & Communication Sony Honda Mobility just unveiled at CES 2023 their new EV brand, Afeela.  Here are some key details on the first Afeela concept car: Prototype is an all-electric, mid-sized sedan It's loaded with interactive technologies and AI for interactive mobility communications for those inside and outside of the car EV detects and understands people through its camera sensors and AI 45 cameras and sensors inside and outside the car Sensors are so sensitive that they can access the driver's physical well-being to ensure safety Media bar built into the front bumper interacts and shares information with passing cars and pedestrians, including the weather EV contains Qualcom technology including Snapdragon digital chassis Sony's best in class entertainment technology is built into the car including Playstation, movies, music and g

  Afeela Unveiled at CES 2023                                                              Source:  Sony Honda Mobility Afeela Emphasizes "Feeling" & Communication Sony Honda Mobility just unveiled at CES 2023 their new EV brand, Afeela.  Here are some key details on the first Afeela concept car: Prototype is an all-electric, mid-sized sedan It's loaded with interactive technologies and AI for interactive mobility communications for those inside and outside of the car EV detects and understands people through its camera sensors and AI 45 cameras and sensors inside and outside the car Sensors are so sensitive that they can access the driver's physical well-being to ensure safety Media bar built into the front bumper interacts and shares information with passing cars and pedestrians, including the weather EV contains Qualcom technology including Snapdragon digital chassis Sony's best in class entertainment technology is built into the car including Playstation,

  A5 Looks Like World's 1st Flying & Driving Car                                             Source:  Aska Closing in on FAA Authorization At CES 2023, California-based eVTOL company Aska unveiled and flew its flying car A5, which is very close to FAA authorization and operations.  Here are the salient facts and features of A5: Aska says A5 will win FAA authorization "within the month" It's the world's first, 4 seat flying & driving car It is likely to be the world's first, fully operational flying car The eVTOL is powered by a proprietary power system with lithium-ion battery packs backed up by a gas engine that extends the range Range on a charge is 250 miles when flying When driving, the 4 wheels are outside of the fuselage for enhanced aerodynamics For flying, the wings and 6 rotors unfold for vertical takeoffs or for short runway takeoffs and landings (STOL) First-of-its-kind drive & fly EV that's the size of an SUV It can fit into a car p