On the evening of June 10, Archer company from California, USA, unveiled its new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) prototype at an event held in the city. Los Angeles. The innovative vehicle is called the electric Archer Maker, and to demonstrate what it can do, event participants were invited to participate in a flight simulator. As the problem of congestion becomes more and more difficult to solve, more and more companies are launching products and ideas that are created to take people to the sky and bypass the heavy traffic roads below. That is also what the Archer flying taxi is trying to achieve. The company’s new aircraft, the Maker, is a two-passenger eVTOL vehicle designed to serve as a test machine for new technologies. It has a distributed electric propulsion system that allows 12 electric motors to draw power from 6 individual battery packs. This design makes it possible for the Maker to maintain flight even if one or two of its motors fail. One of the main focus of the company is the noise generated by the propellers. No one wants a city filled with eVTOL vehicles hovering in the air and making louder noises than the cars below. To overcome that problem, Archer specially equips Maker with 12 sets of small propellers, which can rotate more slowly than conventional helicopter propellers. The new Archer Maker 2022 will be able to soar to about 610 meters above the ground, and according to the company, it will be 100 times quieter than a helicopter. In other words, Maker only makes as much noise as a home refrigerator. In terms of speed, the Maker will be able to reach a maximum speed of 240 km / h, and will use only 30% of the battery capacity for trips of 32-64 km. This will allow the battery to quickly charge before the next flight. The plane will be ready to take off after about 10 minutes of charging and has the potential to make 40 flights per day. In addition, it is also worth noting that the Maker has a very light weight of only about 1.5 tons, 300 kg lighter than a Tesla Model 3. Archer is expected to complete the first test flights of Maker. in the fourth quarter of 2021, and plans to start production in 2022. In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, United Airlines has announced plans to purchase $1 billion worth of eVTOLs, and if all goes as planned, they are expected to begin flights trade from Los Angeles and Miami by 2024. The California-based company also plans to build a complete network of take-off and landing points for the eVTOLs. However, they won’t really create new spots because there really isn’t much extra space in megacities. Instead, Archer will use the roofs of the parking garages. Video: Launching Archer Maker – “flying taxi” with no noise.

Airbus logo at the factory in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo: AFP/VNA) European aircraft maker Airbus has welcomed a truce between the European Union (EU) and the US to ease transatlantic trade tensions over government subsidies for the two manufacturers. airplane export Boeing and Airbus . Speaking at a press conference on June 15, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer Christian Scherer said: “From an Airbus perspective, we warmly welcome that agreement.” Mr. Scherer stressed that anything that levels the playing field in this highly competitive industry and avoids a nasty tariff confrontation where neither side wins is good news. Earlier, US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said that the EU and the US had come to an agreement to suspend retaliatory tariffs related to the dispute over subsidies for two aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing in the past 5 years. year. Ms. Katherine Tai said Washington could re-impose punitive taxes if US companies cannot “ fair competition ” with European companies. This agreement is said to mark a diplomatic victory in the US President’s trip Joe Biden to Brussels. In March, the EU and the US also agreed to suspend for four months the imposition of retaliatory tariffs related to subsidies to Airbus and Boeing. The suspension will last until July 10, with tariffs re-imposed on July 11, if no solution is reached. Due to a trade dispute over government subsidies for two of the world’s top rival aircraft manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing, EU and US continuously roll out tariffs to punish each other. In March 2018, then US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tax on imported steel products and 10% on aluminum imported from the EU, Canada and Mexico. In response, the EU approved regulations to impose tariffs on $3.2 billion in US goods, including a 25% tax on American whiskey. In addition to the Airbus-Boeing issue, the two sides are currently arguing over France, Spain and some EU countries imposing digital taxes on major US technology firms.

Luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari unveiled its first fashion collection on June 13. Photo: autobala.com This luxury car brand has partnered with Rocco Iannone, former designer for Georgio Armani and Creative Director of Pal Zileri. With the two main colors red and yellow that make up the brand’s brand, Ferrari’s fashion show took place on June 13 at its Maranello production facility in Northern Italy. Highlights of this collection are oversized parka and bomber jackets, a mix of nylon, silk and custom fabric, paired with tight skirts, shorts and trousers. Many of the products carry Ferrari’s galloping horse logo, suitable for both men and women, embodying a style the company describes as “bold, daring and determined”. On June 15, Ferrari will also reopen the legendary Cavallino restaurant in Maranello, under the direction of Italian chef Massimo Bottura, who owns three Michelin stars. This restaurant used to be a canteen and became the favorite place of founder Enzo Ferrari to welcome employees, customers and friends. In 1929, Mr. Enzo Ferrari founded a company called Scuderia Ferrari, with the core job of sponsoring racers and racing cars before they were put into use. Until 1946, he founded the Ferrari SpA brand with the main business being the production of cars. From small beginnings, the Ferrari brand is now valued at up to $ 27 billion – a huge number. Especially, at the recent Davos World Economic Forum in Switzerland, brand valuation and consulting firm Brand Finance announced a list of the strongest and most valuable brands in 2020. Accordingly, with Brand strength index (BSI) reached 94.1/100 points, Ferrari has won the “throne” of the strongest brand in the world, surpassing technology corporations such as Apple or Google.

Customers choose to buy Xiaomi products. (Photo: THX/VNA) On May 12, the US Department of Defense removed Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi from a “black list” that Washington had accused of being involved in the military operations . The decision comes after an announcement by a US court on May 12, which said Xiaomi and the US government had agreed to settle a legal dispute, which has been one of the causes of increasing tensions. Sino-US relations have not been smooth sailing for many years. Attorneys for the US government said they would not appeal the ruling. In early January 2021, the last days of his presidency, the administration of former US President Donald Trump listed Xiaomi and eight other Chinese companies on the above list, and asked all US investors to withdraw. capital from these companies before 11/11/2021. Soon after, Xiaomi filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense and the US Department of Finance, arguing that this decision was illegal. Along with this case, in March 2021, a federal judge in Washington criticized the inclusion of Xiaomi on the above list, and expressed skepticism about the government’s arguments to protect national security. America. Huawei – Xiaomi’s rival company was also included” black list ” in 2019 and is prohibited from accessing critical US-origin technologies. Professor Doug Fuller, who tracks China’s semiconductor sector at the University of Hong Kong, said the incident Xiaomi being removed from the “black list” by the US could be a factor for President Joe Biden’s administration to adjust its policy towards China, which was seen as tough under the previous administration. Xiaomi was founded in 2010 and specializes in the production of smartphones, tablets and smart products for home use. Shares of Xiaomi rose 11.3% on the US stock market and gained more than 6% on the Hong Kong (China) stock exchange after being removed from the “black list.” The company’s share price has fallen about 20% since January 2021.

Smartphone maker Huawei launches the first car model Huawei is best known for making smartphones, but the Chinese tech giant is planning to invest $ 1 billion in research into electric vehicle technology and self-driving cars. As part of that plan, at the ongoing Shanghai Auto Show, Huawei officially introduced its first self-made model, the Huawei Seres SF5. The SF5 stands out with its elongated headlamp, reverse claw, LED daytime running lights and a mesh grille with body color. Hidden door handles in the bodywork with a rounded overall style. Inside the interior compartment, the SF5 is equipped with a digital clock, two-spoke steering wheel, next to a dial selector. The materials used to decorate the cabin include wood and metal. Mood lighting, sunroof, heated front seats, cooling and massage mode are all other options on the car. Huawei can connect to smartphones and automatically deliver music and positioning information between the two sides. Also equipped with voice control technology and audio system with 11 speakers. Engineers also focused on noise and vibration reduction, demonstrated through the addition of double-layered front glass and a variety of damping materials. The interior noise is only 38 dB in idling mode, according to the company. SF5 is also equipped with mm-frequency radar, ultrasonic sensors, a series of cameras, adaptive cruise control, traffic congestion assistance, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist and collision warning. front. The 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine acts as a generator. The vehicle is equipped with a battery pack that powers two electric motors with a capacity of 543 hp and 820 Nm of torque. SF5 is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km / h in 4.7 seconds. In pure electric mode, the car can run 180 km and with the help of a gas generator, the mileage is more than 1,000 km. Seres SF5 is currently on display at the Shanghai auto show and will be available in Huawei showrooms soon. Expected selling price is 33,356 USD (about 770 million VND) and delivery may start in May. See also some pictures of Huawei Seres SF5: