Innovations

In 2021, Rolls-Royce is rolling out an electric aircraft calling it “the spirit of Innovation.” The company hopes the plane will break the world speed record for an electric aircraft by flying at more than 300mph.

In September, Airbus unveiled three concept hydrogen-powered planes which could see an important deal signed with Germany, France, Spain, and Italy to develop a large drone – the Medium Altitude Long Endurance unmanned aerial system called Eurodrone which start flight testing as early as 2025.

In Phoenix, Arizona more than 300 cars are operating by themselves, collecting and dropping off passengers with no human driver at the wheel, part of the Waymo One Service which was opened to the public in October. With the backing of Google’s parent company Alphabet, Waymo is leading the way in autonomous cars in the US.

In China AutoX is leading the way with its fleet of 25 cars in Shenzhen began testing without a safety driver or remote control. Driverless RoboTaxis is now available in China’s biggest city, Shanghai.