Aug 27, 2026 | Auto Industry, Canada, Featured, Tariffs
Just last week, automakers were hoping summer U.S.-Canada trade talks would deliver relief from Washington’s 25% tariffs that have raised the cost of shipping vehicles and parts across the border. Instead, their problem got twice as bad on Monday,...
Aug 27, 2026 | Robots, Software, Telecommunications
BlackBerry may be best known for its QWERTY-keyboard smartphones, but the company today is building its next chapter around software for cars, robots and secure communications. CEO John Giamatteo discusses why BlackBerry sees physical AI as a major growth opportunity,...
Aug 27, 2026 | Africa, Electric Vehicles
The Federal Government on Wednesday said it has taken delivery of the first batch of electric vehicles (EVs) promised civil servants, signalling the commencement of a broader rollout of cleaner-energy vehicles under President Bola Tinubu administration....
Aug 27, 2026 | Electric Vehicles, Featured, Rare Earth, UK
British startup Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), which specialises in electric motors without rare earth materials, will unveil the 3D model of its largest and highest-torque motor at the upcoming IAA Transportation in Germany. The new electric motor set to be...
Aug 27, 2026 | Electric Vehicles, Featured, Mexico
Southern California drivers dreaming of a cheap new car may soon have another pint-sized option to consider, if Mexico’s bargain electric vehicles ever make their way across the border. Mexico has unveiled Olinia, a new homegrown electric vehicle brand built around...
Aug 27, 2026 | Events, Featured, Hydrogen
On August 26, 2026, Oakland County Economic Development partnered with Clean Fuels Michigan and NextEnergy to host the Hydrogen Ride & Drive at the Oakland County Farmers Market in Waterford, Michigan. This interactive showcase connected municipal leaders,...
Aug 27, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing
The AI conversation largely focuses on digital copilots and white collar productivity. Meanwhile, physical AI gains ground in the energy, resources and industrials (ER&I) sector. According to Deloitte’s 2026 State of AI in the Enterprise report, 72% of...
Aug 24, 2026 | Featured, Hydrogen
Wing Commander Andy Green, a retired British Royal Air Force fighter pilot, just set a new world land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in the JCB Hydromax vehicle. On two different runs on Aug. 11, the car went 400.623 mph (644.740 kph) and then 412.135 mph...
Aug 12, 2026 | Engineering, Solar
Clemson University students unveiled a solar-powered electric vehicle that they spent almost two years designing, engineering, and building. The project is part of the university’s Deep Orange program, which gives graduate students hands-on experience developing...
Aug 12, 2026 | Featured, Smart Cities
A university is a small city in itself: There’s lighting, waste management, traffic control. That means, when researchers look to optimize a campus, they can simultaneously build a “smart cities” proof of concept for a municipality. It’s a logical fit. “Universities...
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