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00:001. Gyroscopic Transport
00:12In his vision for the future of urban transportation, gyroscopic transport, Dahir Insat aims to
00:18completely alter the way people navigate through cities.
00:22These solar-powered, disc-shaped cars use flywheels to float above traffic on stilts.
00:27The multi-tiered transportation system has the ability to lessen pollution and traffic
00:32jams.
00:33Travelers can anticipate either cramped, subway-style seats or plush pods, outfitted with sofas
00:39and televisions.
00:40Although the specific cost has not been made public, the idea's positive effects on the
00:45economy and the environment indicate that it may prove to be an economical choice for
00:50urban areas in the future.
00:52The design prioritizes user comfort and integration with urban settings, with the possibility
00:57of working in tandem with pedestrian spaces.
01:01This groundbreaking form of transportation is still in its early stages, but it has the
01:06potential to revolutionize urban transportation in a sustainable and efficient way.
01:132. Renault Float
01:17An innovative concept car that blends cutting-edge technology with a future design, the Renault
01:22Float in Motion is a vehicle that mixes the two technologies.
01:26Due to the fact that it has a distinctive spherical shape, it is able to move in any
01:30direction without any difficulty.
01:33The outside of the car is constructed out of a material that is translucent and has
01:37the ability to change color and transparency, which provides an appearance that is both
01:42dynamic and adaptable.
01:45On the inside, it features a roomy cabin that can be customized to your preferences with
01:50an emphasis on comfort and connectivity.
01:54Float in Motion is a vehicle that is built for autonomous driving and is outfitted with
01:58cutting-edge sensors and artificial intelligence to provide a ride that is both safe and efficient.
02:05It exemplifies Renault's vision for the future of urban mobility, which places an
02:10emphasis on user experience, flexibility, and environmental responsibility.
02:183. Flying Train Dahir Insat
02:21The Flying Train by Dahir Insat is a concept for transportation that was conceived by the
02:27Russian engineering company Dahir Insat.
02:30It is a futuristic transportation system.
02:33This cutting-edge system combines elements of conventional rail travel with cutting-edge
02:38technology, and it is comprised of train-like pods that are suspended from above lines.
02:43Although the pods are meant to move at high speeds, they offer an alternative that is
02:47both quick and efficient in comparison to traditional trains and urban transportation.
02:54As a result of its electric propulsion, the system claims to minimize the amount of traffic
02:58congestion and provide benefits to the environment.
03:02Additionally, the elevated rails allow for minimal interruption to the infrastructure
03:06that is already in place, which makes it a solution that is both adaptive and scalable
03:11for contemporary urban landscape developments.
03:182. MG Mays Concept Car
03:21To appeal to the motorists of the future, MG created the Mays Concept Car, a futuristic
03:26take on city transportation.
03:29It combines the worlds of mobility and gaming in a whimsical way.
03:32It's a little two-seater that's ideal for urban environments.
03:36Showcasing the internal mechanisms and adding to its dynamic look, the exterior sports a
03:41transparent shell reminiscent of high-end gaming PCs.
03:45Rather than using a conventional steering wheel, passengers can interact with the vehicle
03:50using their smartphones on board, thanks to cutting-edge UX UI technology and floating seats.
03:57As a concept vehicle, the MG Mays tests out many ideas for where automotive technology
04:02and design could go in the future.
04:05There is no market value for it because it is not for sale.
04:09When it comes to innovation in design and technology, concept automobiles like the MG
04:14Mays are priceless.
04:16They frequently impact the creation of subsequent production versions.
04:223. Skyway Technology Advantages
04:25Skyway technology presents numerous advantages, particularly its cost-effectiveness.
04:31One of the primary benefits is its considerably lower construction cost compared to traditional
04:36and advanced transit systems.
04:39For example, Skyway integrates innovative transport infrastructure at a fraction of
04:44the cost associated with more conventional systems.
04:48This involves significantly lower requirements for steel and reinforced concrete, optimizing
04:54material use while maintaining structural integrity.
04:57In terms of transportation costs, Skyway boasts significantly lower figures when compared to
05:03monorail, automobile, and magnetic suspension trains, achieving up to a 1,800% cost reduction
05:10over traditional monorail systems.
05:13The total estimated cost for projects like Skyway is around $300 million, exemplified
05:19by a specific project mentioned in the Miami Herald.
05:23Additionally, Skyway's implementation requires minimal levelling or mountain drilling.
05:292. Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+.
05:35For future airplane interiors, Airbus has proposed the Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+,
05:41which aims to improve both the passenger experience and operational efficiency.
05:46As part of this plan, we envision biometrically-enabled smart seats, individual climate control, and
05:53state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment systems that can use virtual reality and augmented reality.
06:00There will be a wide range of cabin configurations, from luxurious suites to economical classes,
06:05all with flexible designs to meet the demands of passengers.
06:09As part of the effort to make flying more comfortable, the design incorporates features
06:13like ample overhead bin space and better lighting.
06:17In an effort to lessen its impact on the environment, the cabin makes use of eco-friendly materials
06:22and energy-saving features.
06:24A substantial investment in research and development and high-end technology would be required
06:29to build such a cabin, but the actual cost is not known.
06:333. E-Hang 216 Designed by the Chinese manufacturer E-Hang,
06:41the E-Hang 216 is a two-seater autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft
06:48that is also referred to as the EH216S.
06:52Urban air mobility is the focus of this pilotless passenger-carrying unmanned aerial vehicle
06:58system, which demonstrates cutting-edge technology.
07:01The pricing of the EH216S is $410,000 for markets across the world that are not located
07:09in China.
07:10The suggested retail price in China is 2.39 million yuan, which is equivalent to around
07:16$338,000 in American currency.
07:20The E-Hang EH216S is priced strategically to effectively penetrate the market, and it
07:27provides an option that is priced more affordably in comparison to the ideas that were made
07:32earlier.
07:33This pricing reflects E-Hang's intention to make autonomous aerial transport more affordable
07:38and realistic, hence advancing the likelihood that electric vertical take-off and landing
07:43technology will be commercially possible.
07:50Virgin Hyperloop
07:52By rapidly pushing passenger or freight pods via near-vacuum tubes, Virgin Hyperloop intends
07:58to transform transportation.
08:01By combining electric power with magnetic levitation, these pods have the ability to
08:06travel at speeds of up to 670 miles per hour, drastically cutting down on travel time between
08:12cities.
08:13The goal of Virgin Hyperloop is to reduce the normally 6-hour drive time between San
08:18Francisco and Los Angeles to 30 minutes.
08:22The business's ultimate goal is to create a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly
08:27transportation option that significantly reduces travel time and pollution.
08:32As the system is still in the planning phase, actual passenger pricing is not yet available.
08:38However, estimations indicate that it might be priced competitively with current airfare
08:42and high-speed rail options.
08:45Regulatory clearances and the effective deployment of the technology are prerequisites for the
08:50anticipated launch of passenger services in the 2030S.
08:58Bellwether eVTOL
09:00An innovative electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft developed for use in urban
09:05areas, the Bellwether eVTOL is popularly known as VOLAR.
09:10Its wingless lifting body and concealed propulsion mechanism make it an excellent choice for
09:14urban settings.
09:16Redefining intra-city mobility, the VOLAR is small, eco-friendly, and provides a smooth
09:21transition between ground and air travel.
09:24The third-generation VOLAR, the Oryx, offers enhanced flight efficiency and reliable performance
09:30in complicated urban environments, thanks to innovations in airframe design and flight
09:34control technology.
09:37The Oryx exemplifies Bellwether's dedication to developing innovative aircraft with a focus
09:41on human needs.
09:43It can accommodate three people and measures 3,700 by 6,300 by 1,900 millimeters.
09:51The price tag will likely start in the seven figures, but as manufacturing gets more efficient
09:56and scales up, the hope is that it will converge with the cost of owning a car.
10:05Avant Solo Electric Sport Car
10:08One-seater urban mobility is personified by the Avant Solo Electric Sport Car.
10:13Designed with an eye toward making an electric sports car's cabin more interesting and entertaining,
10:18the project began in 2020 as a partnership with Coventry University.
10:23For the lone traveler seeking an unforgettable experience apart from the typical internal
10:28combustion engine vehicle, this electric marvel provides all the power you need without the
10:33vibration and noise.
10:35Thanks to its small size and nimble handling, it can zoom through city streets.
10:39The Avant Solo's electric engine produces 56 horsepower, allowing it to attain a maximum
10:44speed of 129 kilometers per hour.
10:48On a single charge, the 17.4 kWh battery pack guarantees a range of up to 160 kilometers.
10:56At a starting price of $18,500, this revolutionary electric sport automobile is affordable for
11:02eco-conscious individuals who want to make a statement.
11:09Plana Evital Aircraft
11:11A South Korean firm called Plana Aero is working on a CP-01, a hybrid electric vertical takeoff
11:18and landing plane.
11:19They hope to make regional air travel more accessible with their hybrid air taxi, which
11:23has an impressive range of up to 500 kilometers and is priced affordably.
11:28This will revolutionize urban air mobility.
11:31When compared to completely electric vehicles, Plana's hybrid propulsion system improves
11:35fuel economy and increases range.
11:38If all goes according to plan, the business will supply SkyTaxi with 10 CP-01 planes by
11:442030 and another 40 by 2040.
11:47It is said that Plana is trying to make it cost-effective by scaling manufacturing in
11:52an effort to bring the price down to $3.5 million.
11:56However, the precise current pricing is not disclosed.
12:00Plana is aiming high with its ambitious objectives, which include creating full-scale prototypes
12:05and achieving mass manufacturing with the help of substantial fundraising.
12:12Kilokona Aircraft An innovative category of electric vertical
12:16takeoff and landing aircraft that is specifically suited for public transportation is being
12:22developed by Kilokona, a startup company based in New York City.
12:26The airplane, which is frequently referred to as a drone bus, has the capacity to transport
12:3240 passengers in addition to the pilot, or even 10,000 pounds of goods.
12:37The eight thrust vectoring fans and variable pitch propellers that it possesses allow it
12:41to optimize each stage of flight for maximum efficiency and performance.
12:47The first route that Kilokona intends to operate is going to consist of a trip from Manhattan
12:52to the Hamptons.
12:53The journey will take around 30 minutes and will cost $85 per person.
12:58Even as the technology continues to progress, future paths are still being considered.
13:03Battery capacity will account for an astounding 80% of the vehicle's overall weight, which
13:08is more than 13,600 kilograms.
13:16Starraker In 1979, Rockwell International began developing
13:21the Starraker, a spaceship that would carry heavy payload and go from stage 1 to orbit.
13:27Using a combination of ramjets and rockets, this remarkable winged orbital launch vehicle
13:32was engineered to land horizontally and take off horizontally.
13:36The Starraker was an ambitious spacecraft that hoped to drastically cut the anticipated
13:40$22 to $33 cost per kilogram of payload to orbit in 1978, hence reshaping the space transportation
13:48industry.
13:50The intricate design, which had 225 pieces, had proportions of 22 by 66 meters and had
13:57the potential to be cost-efficient.
14:00The Starraker had a useful purpose as a spacecraft, but it also served as the basis for many fictional,
14:06fictional representations and replicas.
14:08The Starraker is an important character in stories about space travel, both real and
14:13imagined, because of its ingenious aircraft engineering and its cultural impact.
14:20NASA's Capstone The small CubeSat mission called Capstone,
14:26which stands for Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation
14:31Experiment, is launched by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to verify and assess
14:37navigation systems and lunar orbit dynamics that are vital to the Artemis program.
14:42Approximately $30 million was spent on developing the Capstone spacecraft, which is roughly
14:48the size of a microwave oven.
14:50The mission's development cost $13.7 million, with an extra $9.95 million going toward the
14:57launch.
14:58JetLab's new launch pad in Virginia allowed the mission to take off thanks to the launch
15:02contract that NASA granted to the company.
15:05Both NASA and taxpayers have benefited from the mission's use of fixed-cost contracts,
15:10which have effectively reduced costs.
15:12For the Lunar Gateway and subsequent trips to the Moon, the Capstone mission will serve
15:16as a demonstration of a precise.
15:22NASA Havoc NASA's high-altitude Venus operational concept
15:26explores the feasibility of human exploration of Venus.
15:31Havoc envisions an evolutionary exploration plan, focusing on the atmospheric conditions
15:36of Venus, which present a more manageable environment compared to its hostile surface.
15:41The concept includes using crewed airships to float in Venus' upper atmosphere, where
15:46conditions are more Earth-like, enabling scientific research and potential future colonization.
15:53A detailed study on this atmospheric habitat was conducted by Dale Arney and Chris Jones
15:58at NASA's Langley Research Center.
16:01Various models and artworks related to Havoc are available, such as a 3D model of the Havoc
16:06crew transfer vehicle, priced at around $35, with discounted offers available.
16:12Additionally, a softcover publication on Havoc was listed at $134.75.
16:20Artworks related to Havoc missions can also be found, priced at $15.