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CES 2024: Greening a Battery - DTNS 4681
Jan 9, 2024
Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Roger Chang, and Joe discuss various tech announcements at CES, including new processors, Sony's EV collaboration with Honda, and the ROG Phone 8 series. They also talk about the 'lip-l' device, Pivotal's Helix Personal VTOL Aircraft, Microsoft's new battery material, AI's impact on materials research and battery technology, and barriers to adopting electric transportation.
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Quick takeaways
- Supernal's EVTAL concept represents a significant step in electric aviation and offers promising potential for success with Hyundai Motors' backing and modular design.
- Amazon's Matter Casting feature enhances interoperability and convenience by allowing users to send video content from iOS and Android devices to Amazon devices like Fire TV boxes and Echo Show displays.
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Hyundai's Supernal unveils EVTAL concept with plans for commercial flights by 2028
Hyundai Motors' EVTAL division, Supernal, unveiled their EVTAL concept, an electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle capable of carrying up to four passengers. Supernal aims to begin commercial flights by 2028, initially offering 20 to 45-mile hops. The EVTAL concept is part of the global push for sustainable mobility and represents a significant step in electric aviation. While there are still regulatory hurdles to overcome, Supernal's backing from Hyundai Motors and modular design offer promising potential for success.
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