Robotaxis not Rail for Sunshine Coast
Robotaxis not Rail for Sunshine Coast is a novel view of the 25 years of planning transport from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast. The project has reached another milestone. Is it the wrong one.
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eVTol the End of Helicopters
Electric vertical takeoff and landing craft – a combination of helicopter and airplane are coming in 2025 as production and regulations are met. Piloted, 4 seater aand first focus is cross city Uber style from downtown New York, Chicago, Los Angeles to the airport. Joby and Archer are well funded to be sucessful
100 Companies Reducing 71% of Emissions
100 Companies Reducing 71% of Emissions are the key to challenging the 100 companies who generated 70% of emissions. Solar, battery, wind and EV manufactures are driving changes in emissions.
100 Companies Responsible for 71% of Emissions
100 companies are responsible for 71% of emissions – and just 25 fossil fuel companies are linked to 51% of emissions. Many have little investment in reduction of emissions. even 8 years on from a 2016 report identifying them.
1000-Mile Battery Innovations
Multiple manufacturers announce progress in lithium batteries. Increasing density, decreasing cost, increasing range, faster charging, more cycle life. Will the 1000-mile battery make it into vehicles by 2030?
USA Electricity Is Going Renewable – Rapidly
Globally, renewable energy is the dominant new electricity generation. The USA is followng other countries, particularly China with with over 99.8% electricity generation to come from solar wind and solar in 2024.
Tesla Optimus Robot Worth trillions by 2030
Developed for human environments, Optimus shows significant advancements in dexterity and autonomy. Despite mixed valuation models, experts believe humanoid robots could revolutionize the workforce, potentially outpacing Tesla’s automotive segment in value.
Chris Camillo predicts Tesla’s Optimus robot will be worth trillions by 2030, addressing labor shortages in sectors like warehousing. Cern Basher likewise suggests revenues of over $6,000 per bot. One million bots is worth $6bn in revenue
Can Legacy Automakers Ever Catch Tesla?
Tesla is leading the automotive industry in innovative manufacturing. EVs key focus is weight reduction. Will others catch up. The conclusion is Chinese will, but legacy will have too many barriers with management.
Custom Design AI Compute Chips
Custom design AI computer chips need faster and more available compute resources. Along with established NVidia, Intel are new entrants including Tesla Dojo and Cerebras Systems as they focus on hardware and software to increase speed and decrease power consumption
Batteries Mounted on Power Poles for Community Batteries
In 2019, United Energy in Melbourne trialled power pole mounted batteries for local community storage and electricity services. A Brisbane Company is extending that with commercial products.