Monthly Archives: March 2024

Israeli flying car to get an engine

Posted on March 3, 2024

Israel’s AIR together with US-based Nidec Motors are designing a motor for the new AIR ONE eVTOL (electric Vertical TakeOff and Landing) vehicle. https://nocamels.com/2024/02/israeli-aircraft-innovator-teaming-up-with-us-motor-maker/

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Eco-friendly aviation fuel

Posted on March 3, 2024

The CarboNGV Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF – see here previously) from BGN Technologies and Israel’s Ralco Energy is far more environmentally friendly than SAF produced elsewhere. The process converts more waste into fuel and generates less pollutants and greenhouse gases. … Continue reading →

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The EV battery of the future

Posted on March 3, 2024

Israel’s StoreDot (see here previously) has unveiled its concept battery pack for Electric Vehicles (EVs). Its new I-BEAM XFC resolves the main problem with car batteries – cooling! Each cell has its own cooling system – so no hotspots, and … Continue reading →

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Climate-tech startups win funding

Posted on March 3, 2024

The Climate Solutions Prize Organization has awarded $1.3 million to 7 Israeli climate-tech startups. New to this newsletter include BaTTeRi (robotic EV charging) and Filo Systems (data compression). Previously reported here: Electriq, Biotic, Nemo Nanomaterials, Envomed, and TIGI. https://www.jns.org/1-3-million-awarded-to-israeli-climate-tech-startups/ https://batteri.energy/ … Continue reading →

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Extending the shelf life of strawberries

Posted on March 3, 2024

Bar-Ilan PhD student Belal Abu Salha’s family owns a strawberry farm.  So, it was in his interest to develop an edible nano-coating that extends the shelf life of strawberries by 15 days. He uses sonification (ultrasound in liquid) to create … Continue reading →

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What’s happened to gummies

Posted on March 3, 2024

Israel’s TopGum was last reported here in Dec 2022. It has since launched Gummiccino, coffee flavored gummies shaped like espresso pods; also, three “Gummiceuticals” – calcium and magnesium, full-spectrum, and high-dose calcium. TopGum is building a second factory to cope … Continue reading →

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The female force behind David’s Sling

Posted on March 3, 2024

For the last 3 years, Anat (no surname, no photo) has been Rafael’s head of the launch and interceptor system project for Israel’s David’s Sling. She also updates it for constantly evolving threats. Anat has been 20 years at Rafael; … Continue reading →

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Israeli NGOs working in Africa

Posted on March 3, 2024

Israel21c’s latest article lists 30 Israeli-linked NGOs saving or improving lives in Africa. Nine of them are new to this newsletter, including GYE Nyame Mobile Clinics in Ghana, Bilu Uganda, CultivAid, Africa 2030, HelpUp, Shanita, HalevAfrica, Brit Olam, and CoCuD. … Continue reading →

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Christian parliamentarians visit Israel

Posted on March 3, 2024

More than 20 parliamentarians from around the world are gathering in Jerusalem in the largest political solidarity mission to Israel since Oct 7. They will be attending the annual Israel Allies Foundation Chairman’s Conference. https://www.jns.org/christian-lawmakers-head-to-israel-in-biggest-mission-since-war/

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Safer trucking in South Carolina

Posted on March 3, 2024

Israel’s SaverOne (see here previously) is to run a pilot program with South Carolina trucking company Motor Supply. SaverOne prevents drivers from accessing distracting apps such as instant messaging, while allowing others (such as those for navigation) to run without … Continue reading →

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