The Innovation Report
Automakers Thought Canada Was Getting a Trade Deal; Then Tariffs Doubled
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, when...
Blackberry Found A Second Life In Car Software; Now It’s Looking To Robotics
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,...
Nigeria Takes Delivery Of First Batch Of EVs For Civil Servants
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....
AEM Unveils New Electric Motor For Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles
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...
Mexico Is Rolling Out Its Own Fleet Of Electric Cars For Under $9,000
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...
Oakland County Economic Development Presents Hydrogen Ride & Drive Event
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,...
Physical AI: What Manufacturers Need To Know
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...
Hydrogen-Powered ‘Rocket Car’ Tops 400 MPH
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...
Clemson Automotive Engineering Students Unveil Solar-Powered Vehicle
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...
How Universities Are Turning Their Connected Campuses Into 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...
