The Innovation Report
Mayor: Tariff Uncertainty Shaking Border City ‘To The Core’
Like in its neighbor Detroit, the economy in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is driven by the auto industry. Local businesses make parts for vehicles assembled in the U.S. and Canada using materials from Southeast Asia, Mexico and beyond, Mayor Bryan Barnett told Smart...
Australia: EV Owners Could Save Hundreds Every Year Under Solar Sharer Scheme
Electric car owners could have a new way to save money under a federal government scheme that promises three hours of free electricity. Since the solar sharer plans became available in July, many Australians have been asking – is it possible to save money by...
Automakers Betting On A Different Kind Of EV — Meet The EREV
Several car brands, including Hyundai, Genesis, Ram, Jeep, Ford, and Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors, have announced plans to build extended-range electric vehicles, or EREVs, by the end of 2028. It's a growing industry bet. After years of lower-than-expected EV...
Scientists From Northwestern, Other Institutions Intrigued By Mysterious Signal In Dark Matter Detector
An analysis from what is known as the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment has recorded a particle interaction that might be bringing scientists just one step closer to answers on the matter of dark matter. As Northwestern explained, researchers said the particle interaction cannot...
Michigan Invests $7.5M To Find Out If It’s Sitting On A Clean Energy Gold Mine
Michigan is investing $7.5 million to research geologic hydrogen — a clean energy source buried beneath the state that experts say could help power a transition away from fossil fuels. That’s because when hydrogen fuel burns, the only byproduct is water. There are...
Automakers Most At Risk In US.-Canada Trade War
The U.S. auto industry is staying mum for the moment as the governments of the United States and Canada duke it out in a trade war that is leaving businesses with uncertainty as to the economic impact it could cause. President Donald Trump enacted 50% tariffs on about...
China’s High-Tech Electric Vehicles Expand To Canadian Market
Advanced, relatively cheap Chinese electric vehicles will soon arrive in Canada. CBS News' Anna Coren visited an EV production facility to learn about the expanding international market. A total of 49,000 Chinese EVs will be sold in the first year under the deal, with...
Portugal’s Car Market Surges: EV Sales Jump 65%
Portugal's automotive sector has seen a strong recovery, with sales accelerating in August and 17,209 motor vehicles registered, 11.3% more than in the same month in 2025. According to data released by ACAP – Associação Automóvel de Portugal, between January and...
Uber Beats Waymo As First To Launch Robotaxis In London
Uber launched autonomous rides in London on Thursday using AI technology developed by Britain's Wayve, making the city the second in Europe after Zagreb where the company offers robotaxis. Uber's Global Head of Autonomous Mobility Sarfraz Maredia said the launch...
Plusai To Take Autonomous Trucking Public Via A SPAC Deal
PlusAI Inc., which has developed AI-based virtual driver software for autonomous trucks, is going public via a merger with Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp., a special-purpose acquisition company or SPAC. “This transaction validates a year of significant execution...
