Dodge has officially unveiled the first photos of its new Dodge Charger Daytona SRT “Banshee” Concept, a fully-electric take on the American muscle car. The Banshee is powered by an 800V electric all-wheel drive propulsion system, offering a higher level of performance than Dodge’s other signature offerings including the Hellcat.
Defining features of the electric Charger include an eRupt transmission which delivers smooth transitions that give a similar jerking feeling to shifting gears, a “push-to-pass” button for a quick power boost, and a stunning new R-Wing design for increased aerodynamic efficiency. The most controversial feature of the car is its deafening Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust which is said to produce up to 126dB of sound, a similar level to the Hellcat, despite being fully electric. Additional cosmetic details include a modern interior with a panoramic glass roof, lightweight bucket seats, and a large center screen.
“Dodge is about muscle, attitude and performance, and the brand carries that chip on its shoulder and into the BEV segment through a concept loaded with patents, innovations, and performance features that embody the electrified muscle of tomorrow,” says Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis. “The Charger Daytona SRT Concept can do more than run the car show circuit; it can run a blazing quarter-mile. And when it comes to product cycles, it outruns Darwin. Charger Daytona does more than define where Dodge is headed, it will redefine American muscle in the process.”
Take a first look at the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT “Banshee” concept above. If all goes according to plan, a production version of the all-electric Charger will hit the roads by 2024.
Nixon and The Rolling Stones have partnered to create a limited-edition capsule of timepieces, watch straps and other accessories for the iconic band’s 60th anniversary. The tight collection includes a broad scope of Nixon fan favorites, including a Japanese Automatic movement, a unique chronograph, and an upcycled digital, all incorporating The Rolling Stones’ iconic “Licks” logo. The pieces are classic and able to withstand the test of time, just like the famous Rolling Stones band.
As a way announce the collaboration between Nixon and The Rolling Stones, Nixon restored the legendary Nude Bowl, located in a desert near Palm Springs east of Los Angeles. After temporarily painting the bowl to feature the historic band’s logo, rising skaters like Zach Miller, Phoenix Sinno, Ryan Carrell, Dane Barry and Mikey “Mooks” Jordan and legends like Christian Hosoi were invited to put the collaborative watches to the test. Photographed by the legendary Grant Brittain the restoration project was documented from beginning to end and after this memorable session went down. After the shoot, the pool was restored to white leaving a clean canvas for all the artists, taggers and brave souls who make their own trek out to the rehabbed piece of skateboard history
Included in the collective is the The Rolling Stones Primary model, reference A1352, in which only 250 special edition pieces were made– the first four numbered timepieces went directly to the band and family. Sleek and colorful, the timepiece dons a woven dial showcasing the band’s tongue and “Licks” logo and Japanese Automatic movement. Gold hands elevate the model’s look which is punctuated by a bluesy date window. Lastly, the face and body are firmly secured by an elegant stainless steel band. There’s also the Rolling Stones 51-30 watch which features a neon sign font, classic “Licks” logo and rock ‘n’ roll subdial that pays homage to the band’s early London club shows. The oversized shape is designed for attention, while the sturdy construction allows for rugged, everyday use.
Nixon’s analog Time Teller is an all-time best seller for the brand and received two distinct treatments as part of this collaboration with The Rolling Stones. While the all-gold version features the band’s “Licks” insignia, the all-red version has a unique spikey version that originated from T-shirts for the Voodoo Lounge tour. The last watch in the capsule — The Rolling Stones Staple — includes a digital offering which is constructed with Nixon’s Other People’s Plastic material, an upcycled construction made from plastic bottles pulled from our world’s oceans. Secured by a performance-driven band, the razor-thin watch includes a customizable display and other functions like a digital coinflip.
The collection also includes replacement bands fans of The Rolling Stones can use to customize their Nixon timepieces or other watches they own. There’s two Rolling Stones 20mm Recycled NATO Bands that feature the music group’s signature or the Tattoo You album design. Voodoo Lounge fans will most likely reach for the 23 FKM Rubber Band, which has quick-release spring bars for easy changing and an eye-catching pattern inspired by the album artwork.
The collaborative collection will release in two installments with the first going live on August 30, 2022 and the second later in 2022. Prices range from $40 USD up to $1600 USD and will be available at Nixon’s website and select Nixon retailers. On Tuesday, August 30, the collection will also be launching in London at No9 Carnaby Street with a special in-store installation and custom video wall.
Pushing the bounds of drone possibilities for every pilot, DJI is now introducing a new cinematic drone, dubbed the “DJI Avata.” Building on the cinewhoop drone design, the Avata offers first-person view (FPV) flight with racer speed and agility, while remaining stable thanks to its prop guard quad propellers.
The Avata was designed to be used with DJI’s Goggles 2 video headset and Motion Controller for an immersive experience and complex flight control with one hand. The drone is also compatible with DJI’s FPV Remote Controller 2 and FPV Goggles V2.
The new FPV drone is outfitted with a 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor stabilized camera that captures 48 million effective pixels at an f/2.8 aperture with an ultra wide-angle lens. The camera is also capable of shooting 4K videos at 60 fps and 2.7K videos at 50, 60, 100, or 120 fps. With 20GB of internal storage, the DJI Avata can fly for 18 minutes on a single charge.
Priced at $629 USD, the DJI Avata is available on the company’s website and at select retailers, a set with the DJI Goggles 2 and a DJI Motion Controller is also available for $1,388 USD.
Inspired by the floating pod from the 1977 film The Spy Who Loved Me, the Anthénea is a luxurious take on the concept and brought to life by Jacques-Antoine Cesbron, Jean-Michel Ducancelle, Yannick Littoux.
This eco-friendly vessel features solar panels, two electric propulsion pods, a silent electric motor, and is made with sustainable materials. Meant to be a floating hotel suite, amenities include a day space with a sofa and minibar, a roof solarium that seats up to 12 people, a 360-degree panoramic vision viewing area, and a night space with a circular bed and a bathtub.
Depending on the buildout, the Anthénea ranges from $365,000 USD for the smallest pod (9.4 meters in diameter) to $730,000 USD for the largest premium pod. Learn more over at Anthénea.
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