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2023 Chicago Auto Show Information

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Feb. 11 - 19, 10am - 10pm Feb. 20, 10am - 8pm

LOCAtION

South Exhibit Hall, McCormick Place 2301 S. King Dr, Chicago, Illinois, 60616

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It is suggested that attendees purchase tickets in advance. Tickets will also be available at McCormick Place's ticket booths during the public show days.

(Show box office closes one hour before the show closes.)

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$15 for adults

$10 for seniors aged 62 and older

$10 for children 4-12

Free Admission for children 3 and younger when accompanied by a paying adult. Family members only. S

Media Preview - Thursday & Friday, Feb. 9 - 10

First Look For Charity - Friday, Feb. 10 (7pm - 11pm, Black Tie)

Toyota Miles Per Hour Run - Sunday, Feb. 12

First Responders/Military Appreciation Day - Tuesday, Feb. 14

Chicago Auto Show Food Drive - Wednesday Feb. 15 - Friday, Feb. 17

2023 Chevr OL et CO rvette Z06: After a 2-year hiatus, the Corvette Z06 is back as an early 2023 model. Breathing fire with its flat-plane crank V8 that makes 670 horsepower, the Z06 seats 2 and will initially be available as a 2-door coupe, followed by a 2-door convertible version. Competitors include the Acura NSX Type S, Nissan GT-R Nismo, and Porsche 911 Turbo.

Full details on performance and equipment are yet to be released, but a Z07 Performance Package with three different levels of aerodynamic support will be offered. One engine will be available: A naturally aspirated, flat-plane crank 5.5-liter V8 that produces 670 horsepower at 8,400 rpm and pairs to an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Only rear-wheel-drive models are offered.

Much like the flat-plane crank V8 engine, other aspects of the Z06 are derived from Chevy’s Corvette racing program. These include a more aggressive body kit, oversized carbon ceramic brakes, carbon wheels, and a more capable cooling system. Per Chevrolet, it will do 0-60 in just 2.6 seconds, be capable of generating 734 pounds of downforce at 186 mph, and ride on Michelin Cup 2 R tires. Pricing has yet to be announced.

2023 F O r D m u S tAN g: The Ford Mustang goes unchanged for 2023, given that it’s the final model of the current generation. The 2024 Mustang will be the all-new S650 generation. Mustang is a rear-wheel-drive sports car that seats four passengers and is offered as a 2-door coupe and convertible. Competitors include the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger. A highperformance variant is available.

There are six different trims: EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, Mach 1, and Shelby GT500. Five engines are offered: A turbocharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder with 310 horsepower, a 2.3liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with 330 horsepower, a 5.0-liter V8 with 460 horsepower, a 5.0-liter V8 with 480 horsepower, and a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 with 760 horsepower. Transmission offerings include a 6-speed manual, 10-speed automatic, and 7-speed dual-clutch (in GT500 only). Pricing ranges from $27,000 to $73,000.

2023 Jee P g r AND Cher O kee: The Jeep Grand Cherokee sees the addition of a plug-in hybrid Trailhawk 4xe model, but otherwise remains unchanged for 2023. Grand Cherokee is a midsize SUV that seats 5 passengers and comes only as a 4-door wagon. Competitors include the Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Edge, Honda Passport, Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan Murano, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, Subaru Forester and Toyota 4Runner. A plug-in hybrid variant is available.

Eleven trims are available: Laredo, Altitude, Limited, Limited 4xe, Overland, Summit, Trailhawk 4xe Summit, Overland 4xe, Summit Reserve, Summit 4xe, and Summit Reserve 4xe. Three engines are offered: A 3.6-liter V6 that makes 293 horsepower, a 5.7-liter V8 that makes 357 horsepower, and a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder aided by two electric motors that produces 375 total horsepower. All mate to 8-speed automatic transmissions. Rear-wheel drive is standard with all-wheel drive being optional.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe model is a plug-in hybrid, all-terrain SUV, which features a two-speed transfer case with low-range 4x4 and a crawl ratio. It can travel up to 25 miles on battery power alone, and deliver up to 57 mpge, according to Jeep. Pricing ranges from $42,000 to $78,000.

2023 hyu NDAI eLAN tr A: The Hyundai Elantra remains unchanged for 2023. Elantra is a midsize car that seats 5 passengers and is available as a 4-door sedan. Competitors include the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic.

Six trims are offered: SE, SEL, Limited, N Line, Hybrid, and N. Four engines are available: A 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that makes 147 horsepower, a 1.6-liter Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder paired with a hybrid electric motor that produces 201 total horsepower, a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder that makes 201 horsepower, and a 2.0liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that makes 276 horsepower in the Elantra N. Only front-wheel drive is offered. Pricing ranges from $20,000 to $33,000.

2023 Lexu S N x: The Lexus NX remains unchanged after a complete redesign in 2022. NX is a compact 5-passenger that’s only offered as a 4-door wagon. Competitors include the Acura RDX, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Cadillac XT4, Infiniti QX50, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Jaguar E-Pace, and Volvo XC40. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants are also available.

Six trims are offered: NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h, NX 350 F Sport, NX 450h+, and NX 450h+ F Sport. Four engines are available: A 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 203 horsepower and a turbocharged 2.4-liter 4-cylinder that makes 275 horsepower and pairs to an 8-speed automatic. A 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine aided by two electric motors produces 239 horsepower and 304 horsepower in the plug-in hybrid variant and pair to an electronic continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

The NX450h+ is Lexus’ newest plug-in hybrid crossover, which has an electric driving range of 35 miles on a single charge. According to Lexus, it’s rated 84 mpg and can do 0-60 in 6 seconds. Pricing ranges from $40,000 to $59,000.

2023 kIA St IN ger: The Kia Stinger adds two special editions in 2023, Apex and Grand Tourer, but otherwise remains unchanged. The special editions feature unique wheels, exterior trim, and simulated carbon fiber in the interior. Competitors include the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Lexus IS.

Two trims are available: GT-Line and GT2. Two engines are offered: A turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that makes 300 horsepower and a 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that makes 368 horsepower. Both pair to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard with all-wheel drive being optional. Pricing ranges from $36,000 to $54,000.

2023 tOyOtA r Av4: The Toyota RAV4 gets a new infotainment system with a larger screen and wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The RAV4 is a compact crossover that seats 5 passengers and is only available as a 4-door wagon. Competitors include the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester and Volkswagen Tiguan. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants are available.

Six trims are offered: LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, TRD Off-Road, and Limited. Two engines are available: A 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 203 horsepower and pairs with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid paired to an electric motor that produces 219 system horsepower and pairs with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Front-wheel-drive is standard with all-wheel-drive being optional. Maximum towing capacity is rated at 3,500 pounds.

The RAV4 Prime is a plug-in hybrid model, and it can travel an estimated 39 miles in fully electric mode on a single charge. Pricing ranges from $29,000 to $50,000.

2023 Chevr OL et C A m A r O: The Chevrolet Camaro remains unchanged, with new exterior color options being the only change for 2023. Camaro is an iconic sports car that seats 4 passengers and is available as a 2-door coupe and convertible. Competitors include the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger. High-performance versions are available.

There are seven different trims: 1LS, 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, LT1, 1SS, and 2SS. Two engines are available: A 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that makes 275 horsepower, a 3.6-liter V6 that makes 335 horsepower, and a 6.2-liter V8 that produces 455 horsepower. There are three transmissions available: A 6-speed manual, an 8-speed automatic and a 10-speed automatic. Only rear-wheel drive is offered. Pricing ranges from $27,000 to $46,000.

P OS t- hOLIDAy Ob S ervAt IONS

by: Dr. Charla Waxman BS, MBA, EdD Director of Business Development Lake Behavioral Hospital

The holidays are an interesting time. We see people, friends and family, that we haven’t seen in a while. We see them at their best and their worst: happy and excited or angry and resentful. We may notice that they have improved or seem less stable. We leave relieved and feel like the next year will be better for them and we can’t wait to check in to see how things have transpired. We leave feeling on edge because things are not right and their behaviors and emotions are askew and we feel we have to check in to see how we can help; but we are not sure what to say. The latter is obviously the hardest. So how can you reach out and let them know they are not alone and that there is help available?

Here are some tips for getting a meaningful and essential conversation going.

Start where they are at. An opener by phone to follow-up after the holidays will be a good way to begin a conversation. Let them know that it was great to see them but that you noticed that they seemed a bit down and that you are just checking in. You may get an “everything’s ok” response. Accept that, don’t push, but let them know that you have had some challenges, too and you are available when they are ready to talk. Hang up, but don’t give up. Call again in a week or a month or whatever feels comfortable for you and check in. This may let them know that your concerns are real and you are willing to stay the course.

Get ready to listen if they are ready to talk. This means that you will have put some time into scheduling the call when there will be no need to hang up for the usual daily distractions like kids coming home from school or meetings at work. Listen observationally, listen for crisis concerns like overwhelming feelings felt for long periods of time or suicidal thoughts.

If these are the issues, don’t be an island. Make appointments for professionals to support these matters. Help make appointments or even accompany them to appointments.

Active listening means asking questions that keep the conversation going. You may relate, but make sure you talk less and listen more. Sharing lets them know you have been there, but the danger is lapsing into advice giving which is often perceived negatively. Watch out for this kind of communication trap.

Be empathic, but not sympathetic. People don’t want others to feel sorry for them. They just want to be able to share and to be heard. Use supportive conversation like: “I hear you.”, “That does seem hard to get through”, “ I would like to help, is that ok?” If they say they are not ready, that’s ok, as long as they are safe. To determine that consider the 3 hurts rule: Are they going to hurt themselves? Is somebody hurting them? Are they going to hurt someone else? If any of these are a “yes” then professional help needs to be in the mix now rather than later.

If you feel that you have made a good start and the person is safe, end the talk on a positive note with a clear message of when the next conversation will be. Let them know they can connect to talk more, as well.

There are lots of places to turn for help. In your area, look for the National Alliance on mental Illness: they have groups and support meetings. Also, for free support for alcohol or other drugs consider your local Alano Club which houses support meetings like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Other kinds of support groups include: Celebration recovery and SmArt recovery. Online you can go to SAmhSA where you will find a treatment locator and helpline that can help you access support in your area, that matches your finances and targets your concerns. Always connect to your faith based communities who are very invested in providing community support.

Work From Home (WFH) The New Burn-Out

by: Dr. Charla Waxman BS, MBA, EdD Director of Business Development Lake Behavioral Hospital

Many of us began working from home (did you wonder what WFH meant?) when the pandemic began and unprecedented numbers of us have not returned to the 4 walls of the actual workplace. As employers experienced upticks in productivity, there were fewer call-offs, and people seemed happier; many of us were given the nod to continue working at home. Studies are now showing an increase in employee burn- out for those toiling away in the home office. It seems that the constant blending of work and home may cause some of us to work non-stop, rarely breaking, eating at our at-home office desks and constantly checking email. The new athome work day may look like this:

• At 11:00 am realize you haven’t eaten, grab a piece of toast or fruit; maybe a cupcake and work at your desk for a bit.

• 1:00 pm and still going strong. You’ll eat lunch later. More emails and projects to attend to and they steal your attention until the kids get home at 3:00pm.

• You tell the kids to do their homework and you race back to a late afternoon meeting.

• At 5:30 pm you eat your first real meal of the day, but then at 6:30 you bring your Laptop over to the TV to “watch a show” you have been waiting to see. On the first commercial you glance down at your emails to discover a task request from your boss for tomorrow. You start reading the info and jotting down a few ideas and the next thing you know the kids are tired, you have missed your show and it is 9:30pm.

You have essentially been in work mode, with minimal breaks and meals, for more than 16 hours. Chances are, too, that if you get up from bed to go to the bathroom, you may stop on the way back to bed at your computer to see what tomorrow has in store for you.

• Get up at 5:00am, check email before showering; get so involved in emails and follow-ups that maybe the first look at a clock shows 8:00am

Maybe shower or “uh-oh”, it’s already time for the first zoom meeting or calls of the day. Shower later.

There are many benefits to working at home, but we are now really seeing what the cost is and can be.

Many of us left our offices and kept the same habits when we began working at home. The difference is that missing a break at work may only mean you get a bit more work done, but it doesn’t change the length of your work day. You still leave at the end of the day.

Some us do a nice job decompressing with radio or talk shows as we drive home. Some of us call friends and even the occasional phone-gossip, post work, with a trusted colleague is more break than you take at home. Even better, there is always a workmate who reminds you that it is lunch time and is wondering if you would join him/her. This is a break that happens and involves a meal! In the office there are breaks naturally built in to your day, walking from office to office, to conference rooms for meetings, shared lunch times and people stopping by your office space just to say hello. At home, usually our families know to leave us alone when we are working. Hence fewer moments away from being on the clock and lots less time to regroup.

It may seem like you are really making things happen when you work from home, but those off times: those minibreaks at the office, no matter how small, can have some real benefits. Studies show that you may have to reread things, re-do tasks or get multiple advice or explanations about things. Because your work day from home is so long, you may get more done, but you are working with less focus and it is much harder to do. Your frustration tolerance might be lower and some emails you write may be more blunt than an in-person conversation. You find yourself “stuck” more often, with solutions to problems being just beyond your reach. This is a perfect description of BURN-OUT!

Here are some reasons why it so hard to take breaks when working from home:

• We need to show that things are getting done so we don’t lose the opportunity to work from home.

• We never want our boss to think we are somewhere else, so we continue to document our availability with constant attention to emails, etc.

• As never before, we can schedule meetings back to back as there is no office to office or facility to facility travel time.

• It would seem weird to schedule a break from an at-home office.

As our in-home office time continues, we may find that we feel absolutely worn out. We may feel like doing less because our work days are incessant or we may feel anxious when we leave the house and our work behind. This is where depressive feelings and anxiety creep in.

To avoid a draw on your mental health as a work-at-home employee; find your balance. Leave your computer in one room. Shower and get dressed for work. Enter that room at a certain time. Break for lunch. Grab a cup of tea as you walk to your mailbox or sit outside for a moment. End on time. Change clothes after your work day. Keep your work area neat so that you enjoy it.

Plan your day with a morning break, a lunch hour and an afternoon break. Leave your desk space. Keep a scheduled time. (It reduces the guilt!).

Working at home seems great, but it’s not an easy task!

Jacksonville, FL

By Joey Amato

The last time I visited Jacksonville, I was probably in my earlymid 20s and living in Orlando. It was a very long time ago. I was eager to visit again as I know much has changed in the city since the early 2000s. If you are ever planning on visiting Jacksonville, I would highly recommend renting a car. Jacksonville is the largest city in the country by land mass and many of its popular attractions are spread out, especially if you want to get a good idea of all the city has to offer.

I decided to stay downtown for this trip as much of my itinerary was within a few miles of city center.

the residence

Inn Downtown Jacksonville is a beautiful property located within walking distance to some of the city’s attractions, great restaurants, and a block from one of Jacksonville’s popular LGBTQ nightlife spots, Incahoots. The bar offers some incredible drink specials so be sure to check their social media before you go so you can capitalize on those. It is also the place to catch a fabulous drag show while in town.

I wanted to make the focus of this trip about budget travel. Many times, people tend to not visit certain destinations, or travel at all, because they think it isn’t affordable. Before setting out on my Jacksonville adventure, I did some research and discovered some restaurants and attractions that are not only affordable, but also some of the highest recommended in the city.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and the Residence Inn offers a complimentary breakfast for guests, but if you are in the mood to try out a local breakfast spot, head to Cool moose Cafe. I met my friend there and we both had a delicious meal for around $10. Everything was home made and service was wonderful.

Next, head over to the Cummer museum of Art, which offers free admission on the first Saturday of each month. I visit so many art museums that sometimes they can become monotonous, but this museum happened to be exhibiting two very cool exhibitions during my visit. The first was The Age of Armor, an incredible collection of dozens of pieces of armor dating back hundreds of years. Most of the pieces in the collection were of European descent but there were a few pieces from other civilizations.

Another interested exhibition is a display of movie posters from Norman Studios. Jacksonville was the filmmaking hotspot prior to Hollywood with 26 movie companies calling Jacksonville home during the silent movie era. In the earliest years, Black actors and actresses were only cast as extras in films, which were mostly catering to white audiences. richard Norman purchased the eagles Studio complex and went on to create one of the top production companies featuring prominently black cast members. Unfortunately, Norman was forced to close his studio during the Great Depression, but his legacy can be seen in this wonderful exhibition at the museum. The Norman Studio building itself is the last known silent film studio still standing in Jacksonville and efforts are underway to make it into a museum.

PRIDE JOURNEY

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For a quick lunch, head over to Arepa Please, just a few blocks from the museum. Try their signature Pabellon arepa which contains shredded beef, sweet plantains, queso blanco, and black beans. It was delicious and filling but didn’t break the bank.

I always like to visit local art galleries when I travel. On the way out to Jacksonville beach is gallery 725, one of the top galleries in the city. The gallery was showcasing the works of late animator ron Campbell which included artworks based on the beatles Yellow Submarine and the Beatles Saturday Morning TV Cartoon Series as well as Scooby Doo, Smurfs, rugrats, Jetsons, and Flintstones. The gallery also features works from internationally renowned pop artists Peter max and roy Lichtenstein among other artists.

I was most intrigued by the black leopard. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one before. khala hala was born at Catty Shack ranch on June 16, 2004. She was happily positioned on her perch and made eye contact with every visitor who passed by her enclosure.

If you are in the mood to do some shopping during your stay, head to St. Johns town Center, a beautiful outdoor shopping experience featuring a variety of retailers ranging from tiffany and Louis vuitton to Pottery barn and restoration hardware. There are many dining options available there including a great Mediterranean fast-causal chain called Cava, but if you are looking for a local option, head back downtown and try S & r Dim Sum, which is located not too far from memorial Park. I ordered the shrimp dim sum as well as the sweet and sour chicken and both were wonderful. I especially liked the chicken dish as it was only lightly breaded and sauteed, rather than deep fried.

Jacksonville’s beaches are beautiful and not as crowded as South Florida’s so I would recommend spending the morning or afternoon exploring the area which also includes Atlantic beach and Neptune beach. You’ll find a ton of wonderful seafood restaurants in the area as well.

The highlight of my trip was a visit to Catty Shack Wildlife Sanctuary, which provides a safe, loving and forever home to endangered big cats. The sanctuary’s mission is to educate the public about their plight in the wild and in captivity.

For one last cocktail in Jacksonville, head to Park Place Lounge, just a short 5-minute drive from downtown. Park Place boasts an extensive Happy Hour from noon until 7pm.

If you are looking to escape the harsh winter but avoid the crowds of other beach cities, then Jacksonville is a great option. The city provides a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for every budget. river City Pride will take place in November, so there more than enough time to make your Jacksonville pride plans.

Enjoy the Journey!

by Jack Santo

Technology today is evolving at a rapid pace, enabling faster change and progress, causing an acceleration of the rate of change. However, it is not only technology trends and emerging technologies that are evolving, making IT professionals realize that their role will not stay the same in the contactless world tomorrow. And an IT professional in 2023-24 will constantly be learning, unlearning, and relearning.

Artificial intelligence will become more prevalent in 2023 with natural language processing and machine learning advancement. Artificial intelligence can better understand us and perform more complex tasks using this technology. It is estimated that 5G will revolutionize the way we live and work in the future.

What does this mean for you?

It means staying current with emerging technologies and latest technology trends. And it means keeping your eyes on the future to know which skills you’ll need to know to secure a safe job tomorrow and even learn how to get there. Here are some of the emerging technology trends you should watch for and make an attempt at in 2023, and possibly secure one of the jobs that will be created by these new technology trends, that includes:

S USTAINABILITY T ECH

The entire field of sustainability, underpinned by technologies, will play a monumental role in 2023.

Clean energy projects, like those taking electricity generated by solar power from Africa to Europe, will advance in 2023, adding a new dimension to the global energy war.

In 2023, as companies continue to build more capacity for renewables, short-term and long-term energy storage such as batteries and hydrogen will be key.

A continued investment and favorable policy conditions mean that clean hydrogen (including hydrogen made using renewable energy) could see sustained growth, the development of necessary infrastructure, and better cost competitiveness. In terms of consumer-facing developments in relation to hydrogen, in ’23 the most likely area of attention will be in long-haul trucking.

Carbon capture and storage, removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it, will grow in importance.

Direct air capture may continue to gain attention alongside natural removal mechanisms like reforestation,. New demonstration projects are sprouting up worldwide in tandem with supportive policies, building our capacity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

AIR TAXI

As electric air taxi vehicle developers progress towards certification and deployment the industry is starting to ask itself who will pilot these aircraft. Many companies are choosing to design piloted aircraft while others like Wisk and EHang are developing autonomous aircraft.

While some people in the industry have already seen this decision of autonomous aircraft as a more radical path, these companies have rationalized their decision by looking at the current levels of autonomy already being utilized by commercial and military aircraft.

S EMICONDUCTORS AND SELF - RELIANCE

Predictions from the war in Ukraine will usher in a new era of geopolitics and globalization.

The pursuit of self-reliance, a catalyst of vertical globalization, will accelerate in 2023, affecting every aspect of technology. Automakers in China are buying their own ships to export their cars to the world, and Apple’s plans to move production outside China.

Another trend to watch will be the fight over the semiconductors that power our smartphones, computers, automobiles and home appliances. Smiconductors are set to upend world affairs in 2023, and become an area of competition between the US and China.

From a technology perspective, autonomy is actually quite far along, so, if you look at commercial aviation, over 90 percent of all flight hours are automated from takeoff to landing to autopilot, etc. There’s the comfort, obviously, of having a pilot sitting in front but the actual workload has decreased over the years. And then if you think about from a defense industry perspective, millions of flights have been flown with very large drones, beyond visual line of sight drones, that are obviously on missions and things like that, but that the technology exists to make this happen.

One of the big obstacles to this becoming a reality is the common perception the artificial intelligence (AI) used to do this is a blackbox that cannot be certified.

THE AIR4 RENAULT'S ELECTRIC AIR TAXI

The AIR4 has already taken to the air in demonstration flights. With many auto companies in the U.S only releasing renderings of their future aircraft, this choice makes Renault’s commitment to aerial mobility stand out even more prominently. It started in 2022, AIR4 has been demonstrating flights all over the world, including in the U.S in Miami, New York, and Macau.

Renault, one one the largest auto manufacturers in Europe, has announced a concept for its own electric air taxi, the AIr4.

Renault’s AIR4 looks noticeably more like an automobile than other multicopter air taxi concepts. According to the Renault team, the vehicle was inspired by the Renault 4, one of Renaults classic automobile body styles. This choice was likely meant to demonstrate Renault’s vision to take its expertise on the ground and translate them into the air. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Renault 4.

The AIR4 is made up fully of carbon fiber and features four propellor arms each with two propellers. According to Renault, the vehicle is able to reach a cruising speed of about 93km/h, at heights up to 700 meters, all powered by 22,000 mAh lithium polymer batteries. These speeds and heights would be plenty to overcome urban congestion, as other air taxi makers like Volocopter have asserted.

Patrice meigna, CEO and Founder at TheArsenale, a design and engineering firm which partnered with Renault for the vehicle, said: “After 25 years of forwardlooking research, we believe that the icons of car culture are eternal, whether on earth or in the air. For 60 years, Renault 4 has been driven by ordinary people who make it extraordinary.”

Said a statement from Renault, “AIR4 is a symbol of independence and freedom, born out of the realization that traffic is compounding, lives are grinding to a halt, and the world above us is unhampered.”