Hard to imagine now, the Aerial Derby in London was an incredibly popular aerial race that had millions of people looking up at the London sky every year. Starting in 1912, it featured many well-known figures in the world of aviation. Some of these were Bert Hinkler, the “Australian Lone Eagle”, who was the first to fly solo from England to Australia, and Tom Sopwith, founder of Sopwith and Hawker. Despite its popularity, however, it was only active for eight years, stopping after disputes over venues and withdrawal of major sponsors. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
