Human transportation is undergoing a major change in power, and almost all forms of transportation are embracing ESG and carbon neutrality. In this article, we have counted several representative means of transportation. We can see that whether it is a two-wheeled vehicle running on the ground, a spacecraft flying in the sky, or a boat in the water, changes are taking place. This is also the trend of the entire transportation industry, and it will become more obvious in the future.
Stellar Landcraft, an electric two-wheeler with a sleek design inspired by aerospace technology
Stellar Landcraft, is a product inspired by spacecraft. Simple geometry, industrial aluminum body panels and a clean, simple design are refreshing. Like most designs, the Quest Atom Alpha isn’t for everyone. While the battery is very small, portable and easy to bring indoors to charge, it also means very little battery life. According to Quest, the original Atom Alpha’s battery will get you an estimated 24 kilometers (or 14 miles) of range on a single charge.
Let’s say you’re riding at an average, non-aggressive pace on a flat road with a rider weighing about 70kg, or about 154lbs. By incorporating a solar panel into his design, Design has created a smart solution to keep your battery fully charged at all times. Assuming the battery and motor are kept at the right operating temperatures, this could theoretically mean that riders will have virtually unlimited range. Sure, it’s clearly not a coach — but with that solar panel, it could turn into something riders want. This is an innovative design.
D-Fly Dragonfly is a super cool four-wheel carbon fiber electric scooter
D-Fly, a British startup aiming to be the Segway of scooters, has launched the Dragonfly — a safer electric scooter with a spec sheet that reads like it was lifted from a high-end car . It features fully independent double wishbone suspension at all four corners, a unique carbon fiber platform and 10-inch slick tires. To ensure you stay comfortable and able to handle your fair share of curb jumps during your ride, the hydraulic suspension is fully adjustable and features full axle articulation. For security, there is a siren, a GPS tracker and a smart locker that disables the electric drive until a PIN is entered.
It also features four-wheel steering, the company’s patented 3-dimensional full-tilt steering system that engages all four wheels simultaneously. According to D-Fly, you can adjust the steering and lean to suit your riding style. The ‘DF’ comes in two configurations and is aimed at urban mobility, while the ‘DFX’ is said to be designed for off-roading – however, the latter’s Expedition additions are limited to wider fenders, added racks front and rear , and gauntlets. Power for both models comes from two 550W (equal to 0.74 HP) electric motors driving each axle, and D-Fly claims the scooter will deliver up to 1,650 watts (2.2 HP) of peak power to all four wheels. That should be enough to reach and maintain speeds of up to 25 mph (40 km/h). Speed can also be limited by three modes.
ALVA Yachts’ impressive electric boat with solar
In a short period of time, ALVA Yachts has launched a 50ft cruiser, two electric sailboats measuring 72ft and 82ft in length, and a variety of 60ft and 90ft electric yachts including the OCEAN ECO 60. We now know that the Coupé version of the ALVA ECO 60 will go into production at the end of this year ahead of schedule.
A sleeker Coupé version of the ECO 60 with its expansive roof integrating solar panels provides transatlantic range, according to ALVA Yachts. The all-electric catamaran is powered by two 250kW electric motors powered by a 150-280kWh battery pack. The battery pack itself is powered by onshore charging, in addition to solar power and an onboard generator. The solar panels themselves can reach a peak of 18kW, which ALVA claims is best in class compared to the competition.
X Shore’s particularly eco-friendly electric boat Eelex 8000
X Shore, a technology company in the Swedish recreational boating industry, was founded in 2016 with 100% electric powered electric boats that build on a long tradition of maritime craftsmanship while ditching fossil fuel mechanisms to drive the future of electric boating. X Shore sets a path for long-term sustainability through its new technology, innovative research, smart design and sustainable materials, and its products allow passengers to explore the world’s oceans and oceans without the harmful noise and fumes of fossil fuel engines. lake.
Smart technology can be unlocked and turned on remotely via X Shore’s proprietary smartwatch and mobile app, while remote diagnostics and smart outboard detection provide enhanced safety measures. The X Shore can even turn on autopilot so they can enjoy the nature around them, further enhanced by the silent ride.
The innovative Eelex 8000 is a 26-foot performance cruiser with a 300 hp electric motor and 120 kWh battery for a top speed of 35 knots and a cruising speed of up to 25 knots. Keeping pace with today’s times, the Eelex 8000 is equipped with top-of-the-line control and navigation systems, all linked together for optimum use of data and optimum safety for pleasure boaters looking to explore the waters with ease and safety, performance and ease of use.
German company H2FLY, which develops hydrogen fuel cell systems, will lead the hydrogen aviation project
H2FLY, a German company specializing in the development of hydrogen fuel cell systems for aircraft, is taking over project management for the HEAVEN project. The project will test the first passenger aircraft to fly using liquid hydrogen (LH2) in 2023.
The mission of the HEAVEN project is to integrate high-performance fuel cell and cryogenic technologies into existing aircraft ahead of flight tests next year. The Stuttgart-based company H2FLY is now leading the project, responsible for the fuel cell system, the “HY4” integrated platform and the aircraft system architecture (including the control of the fuel cell and liquid hydrogen tank systems). Other partners working on the HEAVEN project include Air Liquide Advanced Technologies, a designer and supplier of cryogenic tanks, Pipistrel Vertical Solutions, which supports tank integration and testing, and the DLR German Aerospace Center, which supports the operation and testing of high-performance fuels.
According to Deutsche Hydrogen Aerospace, which is currently leading the project, HEAVEN continues to make good progress in integrating the liquid hydrogen (LH2) tank system, with this phase expected to be completed in the coming months. Early next year, H2 FLY said it would conduct extensive testing campaigns on the “HY4” test bed. The resulting aircraft is expected to be the first airliner to fly using LH2.
