The Innovation Report
Sustainability-Tech Companies Using AI To Improve Ocean Health
Marine plastic pollution is one of the most troubling environmental issues. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, about 14 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean annually, accounting for 80% of ocean debris. CleanHub, a...
Check Out This $495,000 Meal And Space Balloon Trip
Some people already describe amazing meals as “out of this world.” But now, a Michelin-starred chef has teamed up with space travel companies to offer food that literally fits that description. Rasmus Munk, who co-owns and cooks at a Copenhagen-based restaurant called...
Suzuki Manufacturing Flying Cars In Japan
Suzuki Motor has started to manufacture its first flying car which was showcased by Maruti Suzuki at its pavilion during the Vibrant Gujarat Summit held in January. The all-electric autonomous Skycar is being jointly developed with a Japan-based flying car startup...
VW Is Ready To Bring Autonomous Driving To Large-Scale Production
VW is now the first vehicle manufacturer to develop a Level 4 autonomous driving (AD) service vehicle for large-scale production. Level 4 AD means that the car can handle the majority of driving situations independently in a defined area, such as a city. It can...
Michigan Collecting Feedback: E-Bikes On State Park Cyclist Trails
Mountain bicyclists may soon have some company on trails across Michigan: riders on electric bicycles. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has proposed opening state park trails currently off-limits to e-bikes. Class 1 e-bikes, already allowed on...
EPA’s New Auto Emissions Rules Boost EVs
The Biden administration announced new tailpipe emission standards for new passenger cars that aim to cut over 7 billion tons of carbon emissions, as well as other harmful air pollutants. The standards will apply to new passenger cars and light-duty trucks, beginning...
White House: 10% Of US Workers In Jobs Most Exposed To AI
About 10% of US workers are in jobs that face the greatest risk of disruption from rapidly evolving artificial intelligence, according to a White House analysis shared first with CNN. The report represents the most in-depth analysis to date by the White House on the...
Texas Fires Falsely Linked To ‘Smart City’ Plans
Texas experienced the worst wildfires in its history in early 2024, but social media posts suggesting the blazes in the US state's northern panhandle were intentionally set to make way for a "smart city" are false. Officials say power lines -- not arson -- are to...
New Study Claims AI, Robots, New Tech In Workplace Deteriorates Quality Of Life
A United Kingdom study of nearly 5000 workers reportedly found that AI, robots, trackers, and other new technology are bad for people's well-being while laptops, computers, and other long-established technologies prove to improve people's...
ABB Opens Revamped Robotics Center In Michigan Amid Growing Demand For AI Robots
ABB, a Zurich-based automation technology provider, Wednesday opened a $20 million expansion to its U.S. robotics headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. The move comes as demand for automation grows not just in traditional industries like logistics and manufacturing, but...
