In this video, you will see some crazy new advancements, like the world’s first zero-emissions
polar exploration vehicle aptly named Antarctica.
Or the world’s first 100% hydrogen/electric hybrid skateboard truck by Gaussin.
Or, if you stick around, you’ll get to see the world’s most powerful tidal turbine,
simply called the O2!
No matter the number of wheels or whether it uses a road, the water, or an airway, electric
innovations arrive all the time.
I’m Glenn, and let’s get to it!
We’re going to kick it all off with the Mk 5 from Japan’s Tetra Aviation.
In 2020 they won a sweet $100,000 prize at the GoFly personal flight contest and they have
now unveiled the lightweight 33-roto sensation the OshKosh.
This sleek white and black quad-winged aircraft has a single seat and is designed for personal transport.
32 of the rotors are on the wings and engage lift and acceleration, with a single pusher
in the rear.
The aluminum frame and polymer body combined with the 13.5 kWh battery adds up to just
under 1,100 pounds.
That’s already too heavy for some pilots, as the Mk5 will likely only accommodate a
200-pound rider or lighter.
Balancing that fine line, Tetra Aviation is looking at a top cruising speed of 100mph
when the commercial version launches sometime in 2022.
We live in this big old 3D world, yet we have chained ourselves to the 2D primarily by roads.
That’s what Opener says anyway, and they have a pretty good idea to utilize the power of flight!
Not just any garden variety flight though, we’re talking electrically powered flight,
clean flight.
That’s where the Blackfly comes in, and it has quite a bit of new info since the last
time we covered this one.
This easy-to-use and safe eVTOL from Opener is one of the many strides we see in e-vehicles
being used for public transportation.
This isn’t just a change in the way we travel, but a difference in the infrastructure.
The Blackfly has been put through the wringer with flight tests with thousands of flights
and hundreds of thousands of propulsion endurance tests.
And as you would hope, there's a whole litany of safety measures with anything from redundant motors
to a Ballistic Parachute System to ensure your safe reacquaintance with the Earth.
Up next, we have yet another update for you coming from the teams at Kitty Hawk.
This company has decades worth of experience in anything and everything flying.
They take the history of their craft seriously.
The Heaviside is a single-passenger eVTOL that was first introduced to the world in 2019.
It has since been the fourth eVTOL to receive airworthiness approval from the US military.
That is due, in no small part, to the safety and efficiency these electric flying machines
offer, especially the Heaviside.
Kitty Hawk even claims their baby, the Heaviside, uses half the energy per mile of a Tesla Model
S at higher speeds, topping out at about 180mph.
With a range of 100 miles on a single charge, this smooth ride looks very efficient and
pleasant, with claims of it being 100 times quieter than a helicopter!
From Airspeeder’s perspective, racing has pushed the motor car ever forward, and they
take that mentality to the skies.
Their ultimate goal is to build the highest performance flying car on the market.
Introducing the world’s first racing series for manned flying electric cars, the Exa Series!
This is a 3 model series planned to release by the end of 2021.
The Mk3 has seating and controls for a single pilot, but during its inaugural flight, it
was flown remotely!
That’s the beauty of the Exa Series, remote-controlled flights for a worry-free trip on the publics’ end.
The Mk3 has a 0-62 acceleration of 2.8 seconds, and the Mk 4 has a top speed of 100mph.
These are powerful machines, and if you are a fan of Formula 1, you will more than likely
be a big fan of the Exa Series!
Venturi is a French company that does many things that all center around two words; electric mobility.
After surviving bankruptcy in the 90s, Venturi shifted gears toward electric power, and it
now thrives like never before!
It’s not all racecars and aircraft in the electric world.
There are problems everywhere that need solving.
And that’s where stuff like Antarctica comes in.
This big old angular box on treads may not be as big as the continent it’s named after,
but it handles the frigid corners of our world as well as any other.
Antarctica is a bright piece of equipment designed for research stations.
It can carry up to six researchers with their equipment and, with a second battery, has
a range of 31 miles.
Are the utility innovations of interest to you, or do you prefer to see some toys?
Let us know in the comments!
Gaussin is open about their craft and that they are driving on unpaved paths.
Instead of bending to the traditional mindsets, they tackle each problem with a viewpoint
like their clean, autonomous machines.
You’ll never be caught guessin’ when talking about Gaussin.
With that perspective, Gaussin has created a sort of skateboard for trucks.
These are platforms designed for class 8 tractors and straight trucks, from 18ft to 44ft.
If the truck is looking to haul along some goods a very long distance, then there is
a 100% hydrogen option with a range of roughly 500 miles.
A refill on one of these is less than 20 minutes, if you can believe that!
However, if the truck in question isn’t looking to go quite so far, there is the 100%
electric option as well, with a shorter range of 186 miles.
This isn’t Gaussin’s first foray into the autonomous electric world, either.
The e-AB is one such vehicle, although it shuttles people, not goods.
After having over 18 million viewers during the first Extreme E electric off-road race,
it is clear that electric racing is popular.
With that success comes a want for more, so let’s round out this stuffed satchel of
science and satisfaction with a little taste of the beach.
The E1 Series is a collaborative effort between a handful of companies that seek to take the
racing philosophy to the open seas.
The RaceBird is just one way they are treading new waters.
This slick, water bullet is designed with hydrofoil technology to lift it out of the
water 16 inches to reduce drag.
While plenty of boats can outdo the RaceBird’s top speed of 58 mph, this is a solid start
in tackling clean-energy boating.
The first race using these daredevil attractors is set with a 2023 date, so mark your calendars!
Da Vinci was perhaps one of the most influential minds in our history, and the name inspires ingenuity.
It’s undoubtedly influenced DaVinci Tech, a dynamics technology company that is focused
on one single thing; fun!
DaVinci Tech is the proud owner and designer of two unique electric motorcycles, the DC
Classic and the DC 100!
The DC Classic, as you may have guessed, was the first bike built by DaVinci Tech and with
simplicity in mind.
This boxy pavement pusher doesn’t have too many doodads bloating its feature list, only
quality materials and more than adequate metrics.
The DC 100 is not so traditional as the Classic.
It is, at its essence, a dynamic robot!
Aside from a flashy chassis, the DC 100 also has Kinetic Energy Recovery, Hill Assistance,
Traction Control, and the whole range.
I think we’re long overdue in showcasing an electric car on this list.
This one is brought to us by Vanderhall, a name you may be familiar with.
This innovative company has been creating groundbreaking advancements since H.T. Hall
invented the first synthetic diamond press!
The slim, aerodynamic frame of the Brawley is sitting on a complete set of 35” tires.
For domination on the road or off.
Inside the sealed cabin is Heat and AC with an interior made from high-quality materials.
When it comes to performance, the Brawley’s 404 hp dominates with a range of 200+ miles
on a single charge.
However, I doubt you’ll get nearly that much juice outside paved roads.
Even so, less than an hour of idle time is all it takes to charge the battery back up
to 80%, so does it matter?
Orbital Marine is yet another company looking to advance our societies into the next era
of clean energy.
The more, the merrier, and Orbital is tackling things their way!
Introducing the world’s most powerful tidal turbine in the world!
The 243-foot O2 was launched off the coast of Orkney, Scotland, and is set to provide
clean, sustainable energy for the next 15 years!
With its two-million Watt turbine, the O2 is aimed to provide for around 2,000 homes
in the UK.
With any luck, we’ll see more of these X-Wing like power generators around the globe!
Does the O2 excite you, or were you perhaps more interested in another of the innovations
showcased here?
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