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America's 1st All-Electric Van

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  Winnebago Is Going Electric                                              Source:  Winnebago New All-Electric Camper eRV2 Minnesota-based Winnebago's new all-electric RV concept, eRV2, can stay off-grid for a week and has a range of 108 miles of driving on a charge.  Here are the pertinent facts: Winnebago says the eRV2 is America's 1st all-electric, zero emissions motorhome prototype All-electric EV can stay keep the power on, off-grid, for a week and drive nearly 110 miles via 900 watts of solar energy from solar panels on the vehicle's roof and a proprietary 48-volt, 15,000-watt-hour lithium battery Production version will have longer range on a charge Rechargeable up to 80% in 45 minutes Concept's chassis is based on the Ford e-Transit eRV2 is a smart vehicle with features like the interior temperature controlled by the Winnebago app It is equipped with a WiFi router Serves as a tiny e-home on wheels with a kitchenette, shower, living space/lounge, bed and more Int

Aston Martin's Top Performance Car

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  759 HP 2023 Aston Martin DBS 770                                        Source:  Aston Martin DBS 770 Last of the Current Generation DBS Lin e British automaker and secret agent James Bond favorite, Aston Martin has unveiled its most powerful production car ever.  Here are the pertinent facts: DBS 770 Ultimate will retire the current generation DBS line with a limited edition of 449 cars Very powerful 759 hp 5.2-liter V-12 engine Top speed of 211 mph 664 pd-ft of torque HP & torque power the rear wheels through a ZF built, 8-speed automatic transmission Accelerates 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds Elegant aerodynamic styling and plush interior Available as a coupe at $387,600 and as a convertible for $415,960 Goes into production in Q1 2023 and is already sold-out DBS 770 Ultimate celebrates Aston Martin's 110th anniversary of being in business.

Aston Martin's Top Performance Car

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  759 HP 2023 Aston Martin DBS 770                                        Source:  Aston Martin DBS 770 Last of the Current Generation DBS Lin e British automaker and secret agent James Bond favorite, Aston Martin has unveiled its most powerful production car ever.  Here are the pertinent facts: DBS 770 Ultimate will retire the current generation DBS line with a limited edition of 449 cars Very powerful 759 hp 5.2-liter V-12 engine Top speed of 211 mph 664 pd-ft of torque HP & torque power the rear wheels through a ZF built, 8-speed automatic transmission Accelerates 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds Elegant aerodynamic styling and plush interior Available as a coupe at $387,600 and as a convertible for $415,960 Goes into production in Q1 2023 and is already sold-out DBS 770 Ultimate celebrates Aston Martin's 110th anniversary of being in business. For more news stories like this,  Latest Innovations For Tomorrow

Jetoptera VTOL Flies With No Blades

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  Unique Bladeless Propulsion System                                   Source:  Jetoptera Concept Aircraft Very Fast, Efficient & Quiet Aircraft Seattle-based aerial mobility company Jetoptera is developing a concept VTOL with bladeless propulsion capable of nearly Mach 1 speeds.  Here are the pertinent facts: Jetoptera is a High Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing Vehicle (HSVTOL) designed for speeds up to 0.8 Mach or 614 mph That speed is faster than a commercial jet and twice as fast as tiltrotor designs Powered by a highly innovative, bladeless propulsion system Proprietary Fluidic Propulsion System enables the aircraft to vertically take off and land and to accelerate to jet aircraft speeds when in forward flight System combines gas or electric turbine engines and fluidic thrust augmentation that distribute thrust across the aircraft through all phases of the flight & requires a flow of compressed air to function Vehicle has no rotors and no propellers Benefits include usin

Jetoptera Reinvents Flying- No Blades

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  Unique Bladeless Propulsion System                                   Source:  Jetoptera Concept Aircraft Very Fast, Efficient & Quiet Aircraft Seattle-based aerial mobility company Jetoptera is developing a concept VTOL with bladeless propulsion capable of nearly Mach 1 speeds.  Here are the pertinent facts: Jetoptera is a High Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing Vehicle (HSVTOL) designed for speeds up to 0.8 Mach or 614 mph That speed is faster than a commercial jet and twice as fast as tiltrotor designs Powered by a highly innovative, bladeless propulsion system Proprietary Fluidic Propulsion System enables the aircraft to vertically take off and land and to accelerate to jet aircraft speeds when in forward flight System combines gas or electric turbine engines and fluidic thrust augmentation that distribute thrust across the aircraft through all phases of the flight & requires a flow of compressed air to function Vehicle has no rotors and no propellers Benefits include usin

Corvette E-Ray - Fastest Corvette Ever

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  Corvette's 2024 E-Ray                                                  Source:  Corvette 0 to 60 MPH in 2.5 Seconds After 70 years of making cars, Corvette has unveiled its fastest car ever and it's hybrid electric, the 2024 Corvette E-Ray.  Here are the pertinent facts on the E-Ray: Capable of 0 to 60 mph in 25 seconds Can hit speeds of 130 mph E-Ray brings hybrid power and AWD for the first time to the Corvette line Does a quarter mile at 130 mph in 10.5 seconds Powertrain is 6.2L V8 hybrid paired with LT 2 160 hp electric motor 8-speed dual clutch transmission All wheel drive Total of 655 hp through the powertrain with 495 hp going to the back wheels Available as a convertible or coupe Torque of 470 lb-ft (V8) and 125 lb-ft (electric motor) Hybrid engine relies on regenerative braking and surplus engine power to recharge the battery Battery is small with 1.9 kWh capacity Pricing starts at $104,295.

Corvette E-Ray is the Fastest Corvette

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  Corvette's 2024 E-Ray that's Hybrid                                                  Source:  Corvette 0 to 60 MPH in 2.5 Seconds After 70 years of making cars, Corvette has unveiled its fastest car ever and it's hybrid electric, the 2024 Corvette E-Ray.  Here are the pertinent facts on the E-Ray: Capable of 0 to 60 mph in 25 seconds Can hit speeds of 130 mph E-Ray brings hybrid power and AWD for the first time to the Corvette line Does a quarter mile at 130 mph in 10.5 seconds Powertrain is 6.2L V8 hybrid paired with LT 2 160 hp electric motor 8-speed dual clutch transmission All wheel drive Total of 655 hp through the powertrain with 495 hp going to the back wheels Available as a convertible or coupe Torque of 470 lb-ft (V8) and 125 lb-ft (electric motor) Hybrid engine relies on regenerative braking and surplus engine power to recharge the battery Battery is small with 1.9 kWh capacity Pricing starts at $104,295. For more news stories like this,  Latest Innovations For