👀 Honda’s sleek new ‘0’ EV concept unveiled at CES 2024

CES 2024: Drone soccer, Rabbit r1 smashes pre-sale goal                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 January 11, 2024 | [Read Online]( What happens when one of the world’s largest automakers sets its sights on perfecting electric vehicles for a zero carbon future? We found at CES 2024 when Honda provided a breathtaking glimpse into the answer, whipping the wraps off two “0 Series” concept cars brimming with innovation to match their arresting looks. Powered by dreams of a sustainable tomorrow, Honda’s new “H” emblem-adorned EVs set the stage to thrill drivers in 2026 and beyond while minimizing the impact on people and the planet. Jump to today’s [Must Read]( to see Honda’s avant-garde “Saloon” and “Space Hub” concepts for yourself. 📺 [Subscribe to IE Originals]( for our weekly pick of the best science, tech, and engineering videos from around the world. Good morning. I’m Tim, newsletter editor at IE. This is the Blueprint. What else is happening at CES 2024? Reading time: 5 minutes Did a friend forward this e-mail to you? [Subscribe ✉](  VIDEO OF THE DAY How this device can change the way we interact with AI The Rabbit R1, priced at $199, is a groundbreaking device from Rabbit Inc. that revolutionizes our interaction with technology. IE+ SUPPORT INTERESTING ENGINEERING Invest In Science And Engineering Insider access to exclusive content, featuring riveting stories that take you right to the heart of the action. Engage with our thriving online community, dive into captivating science discoveries, and stay informed with our enlightening weekly premium newsletters. With IE+, quality reporting is more than just news - and it is Ad-Free. [Subscribe]( [LATEST CES 2024 NEWS]( - 🤩 [See Samsung’s fantastic vision of foldable displays]( Brighter displays, bending displays, sliding displays, hidden displays, Samsung Display has them all at CES 2024. - 🤨 [10 of the strangest innovations we’ve spotted at CES 2024]( Many great new products are being showcased at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. But, inevitably, there are also quite a few strange innovations. - 🥘 [Robots that can make a perfectly cooked meal in just 2 minutes]( TechMagic has introduced innovative robots like, I-Robo, P-Robo, and W-Robo, revolutionizing the culinary industry. MUST READ 🔋 [Honda unveils 2026 global launch of '0 Series' EV lineup]( Honda’s upcoming lineup of electric vehicles is destined for North American roads starting in 2026. The aptly named 0 Series aims for zero environmental impact through EVs offering carbon neutrality, unveiled via two sleek Saloon and Space-Hub concept cars previewing the new global styling direction and performance targets. With a distinctive new "H Mark" badge reserved exclusively for next-gen electrified models, Honda is transitioning its brand to achieve ambitious sustainability goals. This includes 100% EV/fuel cell sales by 2040 and full product lifecycle carbon neutrality by 2050, steering toward “zero collision fatalities” as well. Showcased at CES 2024, the pioneering models fused future-forward design, seamless technology integration and exhilarating driving dynamics that Honda hopes will act as a catalyst for positive change. The 0 Series kicks off in North America before expanding globally, and aims to propel EVs fully into the mainstream while retaining the brand’s sporty ethos. [Read more >]( [INNOVATION]( 🔥 [Hot bunny alert: Rabbit R1 surpasses 10,000 units on day 1]( When Santa Monica-based AI startup Rabbit showcased their latest innovation at CES 2024, they set a target of 500 units. However, they sold 10,000 on the first day of pre-sale. The r1, Rabbit's custom-built AI device, introduces the Rabbit OS powered by a proprietary Large Action Model (LAM), eliminating the need for multiple apps. Full disclosure: Mine was one of those 10,000 orders. [Read more >]( [EXPLAINER]( ⚽️ [The exhilarating world of drone soccer]( This electrifying sport fuses advanced technology and team skills, and has spread globally to more than 20 countries. Five flyers per side pilot remote-controlled spheres across three-minute sets. A revolutionary model which debuted at CES 2024 adds features like a flexible guard and coding mods to boost speed, safety and programmability. In 2025, 200 teams from 32 countries will compete for a million-dollar world cup prize. 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