Jan 29, 2026 | Electric Vehicles, Europe, Featured
Sales of fully electric cars surpassed those of petrol-only vehicles in the European Union for the first time in December, data from the auto industry group ACEA showed on Tuesday, even as hybrids held onto the largest overall share of the market. The data underscores...
Jan 29, 2026 | Rare Earth, US Economy
The Trump administration is poised to inject $1.6B into USA Rare Earth (USAR) in exchange for a 10% stake in the company, the U.S. government’s biggest investment in the rare earths sector so far, the Financial Times reported Saturday. The federal government...
Jan 29, 2026 | Auto Industry, Automation, Featured, Robots
It takes about an hour and a half for the beeping Dexory robot to sort inventory stored in the cramped shelves of Stellantis’ massive Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP). For a human to do the same job, it would take 280 hours. The Dexory robot — a sleek,...
Jan 29, 2026 | Featured, Satellites, Space
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is planning to launch a new satellite communications network, but don’t prepare to switch your internet providers just yet. The spaceflight company won’t begin building its new TeraWave orbital constellation in space until 2027, and...
Jan 28, 2026 | Featured, Robots
Seven months ago we brought you a story about Corleo—a four-legged, rideable, 150cc hydrogen-engine powered robotic horse made by Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries. To prove its potential, we even showed you a computer-generated video of a rider galloping across...
Jan 27, 2026 | Autonomous Vehicles, Featured
Crowded cabins and forced small talk have long defined ride-sharing. A California startup wants to flip that idea on its head. Pliyt believes the future of ride-sharing means sharing the ride as little as possible. Instead of one shared cabin, its...
Jan 26, 2026 | Featured, Imaging
Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) reveals hidden details on surfaces. By taking multiple photographs of the same subject, from the same angle, with different lighting, computer analysis can use the interplay of light and shadow to create a detailed digital copy...
Jan 23, 2026 | Autonomous Vehicles, Drones, Featured, Michigan
A new program in Battle Creek aims to allow drones to fly autonomously, possibly delivering packages, inspecting buildings and more. ResilienX, an uncrewed aviation company, and other stakeholders are looking into use cases within the Battle Creek community during the...
Jan 22, 2026 | Europe, Solar, Wind
Wind and solar power produced more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU for the first time last year, data published on Thursday showed, indicating the bloc’s continued shift towards low-carbon energy despite resistance from some governments. Wind and solar...
Jan 22, 2026 | Featured, Hydrogen
The Victor Valley Transit Authority recently unveiled its hydrogen fuel cell buses, an interim fueling station, and new branding, including a redesigned logo. The Hesperia-based public transportation agency on Jan. 14, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, unveiling 13 new...
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