Travel News Gadgets Related - March 2019 |Travel Tech Gadgets

Mar 12, 2019

Travel News Gadgets Related - March 2019

U.S. citizens will need a visa to visit Europe in 2021
npr.org/2019/eu-officials-move-to-clarify-rules-for-u-s-travelers-after-erroneous-visa-report
EU will require citizens from countries that don't currently require visas, including the United States, to apply for authorization in order to visit member states. The authorization would need be submitted through European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).

US bans lithium batteries from cargo holds on passenger flights
techcrunch.com/2019/lithium-ion-battery-ban

Pininfarina’s 1,900 horsepower Battista is one of the fastest EVs on the planet
theverge.com/pininfarina-battista-1900-horsepower-faster-electric-vehicle-car-ev-geneva-motor-show-2019

The Battista uses four electric motors — one for each wheel — to create a total power output of 1,400kW, the equivalent of 1,900 horsepower. Drawing power from a 120kWh battery (20kWh more than Tesla sticks in the Model S or Model X), the car generates 2,300 Nm of torque and can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in under 2 seconds.

Sweden debuts the world's first electrified road

Mercedes Concept EQV delivers an all-electric luxe vision of van life
techcrunch.com/2019/mercedes-concept-eqv-delivers-an-all-electric-luxe-vision-of-van-life

The EQV, which can seat up to 8 people, is designed to appeal to customers seeking a more luxurious ride. Mercedes is marketing this toward families, upscaled adventurers and corporate clients who might be looking for a shuttle vehicle.

Audi’s new Q4 e-tron concept is a compact electric crossover with 280 miles of range
techcrunch.com/2019/audis-new-q4-e-tron-concept-is-a-compact-electric-crossover-with-280-miles-of-range

Goodyear Designs Tire That Could Help Cars Fly
cnn.com/2019/tech/goodyear-aero-flying-car-tires/index.html

The Goodyear Aero concept would work both as a tire for driving on the road and a propeller for flying the same vehicle through the sky

Tesla Model Y to be unveiled on March 14th
theverge.com/2019/tesla-model-y-suv-unveiled-march-14th
The crossover all-electric vehicle is to be built on the same third generation platform as the Tesla Model 3. The vehicle will feature ‘Falcon Wing’ doors like the Model X.

The world's first flying motorcycle
jetpackaviation.com/recreational-speeder

The craft will have up to 30 minutes of flight time, with a flight ceiling of 15,000 feet. There will be two versions with one flying at 60 mph max and another with a max speed of 150 mph.