The Innovation Report
Smart Mobility Today: 4 May 2026
My father was an engineer and a Science fiction fan. I was exposed to that combination of loves early on, and would sit with my dad and watch what Captain Kirk was up to this week. As soon as I saw the asteroid article in this week's Global Auto Mobility, my mind...
US Genetic Pioneer Craig Venter Dies At 79
Venter had decoded the human genome and created the first bacterium with an artificial genome. He had helped to develop his field of research from slowly progressing basic research to a scalable, data-based science, his institute said. In addition, he always insisted...
Hydrogen Engine Hits 60% Efficiency With Zero Emissions, Rivals Diesel In Power Output
Researchers in Germany have recently unveiled a hydrogen-powered engine that could challenge diesel in some of the toughest applications by operating without emissions and achieving efficiency levels above 60 percent. Developed by a research team at the...
Artemis: A Chance To Rethink STEM Education
When the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 in 1957, the United States responded by investing in rocketry and education. As evidenced by the National Defense Education Act (NDEA) of 1958, science, mathematics and foreign languages quickly became national priorities....
Michigan Utility Halts New Data Center Water Hookups For 12 Months
The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) approved a 12‑month halt on new water and sewer service commitments to hyperscale and mid-size data centers, AI computing facilities, and high-performance computational centers. This decision, requested by Ypsilanti...
LG + Nvidia Exploring Partnership Around Robots, AI Infrastructure, Mobility
LG Electronics and Nvidia are in discussions over a potential partnership focused on robotics, AI data centres, and mobility technologies, signalling how traditional consumer electronics companies are increasingly moving deeper into artificial intelligence...
The Quiet Automation Boom Reshaping U.S. Industries
For years, companies across industries have relied on people to bridge gaps between systems, processes and inefficiencies. That model is breaking. Recent U.S. workforce data tells the story behind this shift. The country still faces millions of open roles, with...
How One California Company Plans To Protect Us From Dangerous Asteroids
Asteroid Apophis is set to whisk by Earth in 2029 and serve as a wake-up call for getting our planetary defense act together. Astronomers have shown that the huge chunk of extraterrestrial real estate will not hit Earth in 2029, but will come closer to...
GM Reveals Its Planned Antidotes For Troubled Times
Tariffs, wars, spiking fuel costs, and no more tax incentives for EVs. The world is a dynamic mess for automakers. For GM, the way forward rides on two important pillars: full-size trucks and digital services such as Super Cruise. That was the message from GM Chairman...
Solar Manufacturing USA 2026: Production And Technology At The Heart Of U.S. Solar
The upcoming Solar Manufacturing USA 2026 conference in Austin will focus on real U.S. solar manufacturing progress, shifting attention from capacity announcements to actual production, costs, yields, and technology choices across the full value chain. It will also...
