The Innovation Report
Detroit: Autonomous Shuttle Service Launching For People With Disabilities
The city of Detroit is launching a new, free shuttle service using autonomous vehicles. That means the vehicles are capable of driving themselves. The service, called Accessibili-D, is for people ages 62 and over and people with disabilities. The three shuttles...
European EV Tariffs Won’t Halt China’s BYD
After months of investigation, the European Union has announced additional tariffs on electric vehicles (EV) imported from China, because of what it sees as Beijing’s unfair support for companies that undercut European carmakers. The decision deals a blow to...
Audi To Invest $1B In EV Projects In Mexico
German carmaker Audi will invest one billion euros ($1.08 billion) in electric vehicle projects in the Mexican state of Puebla, the state's governor said on Tuesday. The investment will lead to the creation of 500 new jobs, the Puebla government said in a statement....
Finland: Drone Test Of Planetary Landing Radar
The drone took to the sky over Finland to assess the suitability of one particular terrestrial technology for space: the radar systems found in many of today's cars, responsible for automated cruise control and other safe driving functions. ESA worked with the VTT...
Honda, Mitsubishi Form EV Battery Joint Venture
Honda Motor Co. (Honda) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (OTCPK:MMTOF) announced plans on Thursday to establish a new 50-50 joint venture company called Altna Co. in July. The new joint venture is based on the memorandum of understanding the two automakers signed in...
Lifesaving Robots Arrive On Lake Michigan Beaches To Prevent Drownings
As people were enjoying a sunny day on the shores of Lake Michigan, rescuers were on the same stretch of beach preparing for an emergency. They now have some new technology to help. Instructors demonstrated the high-tech tool at a Monday, June 10, training event at...
Solar-Powered Planes Take Flight
Imagine airplanes powered only by energy from the sun, some so light they can be launched from the ground by hand, others gathered in giant “parking lots” in the stratosphere. Those are the types of aircraft being developed now that are bringing the dream of solar-...
Ford CEO Says Its Cars Will Have Hands-Free Autonomy In 2026
The race is on to make truly self-driving vehicles. A few years ago, it looked like Tesla had an insurmountable lead, but first Mercedes and now Ford has come from behind with a firm timeline. Ford CEO Jim Farley claims the company's enhanced BlueCruise feature will...
Newport Beach Film Festival Hits The Road With Automotive Short Film Competition
Newport Beach, CA (June 6, 2024) – Filmmakers, it’s time to rev your creative engines! The Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) is launching its first-ever Automotive Short Film Competition, and they want your unique vision behind the wheel. This is your...
AI Takeaways From Smart City Expo USA
Artificial intelligence stole the show at this year’s Smart City Expo USA, held in New York City last week. “You can’t swing a dead cat without bumping into someone talking about AI,” Justin Tormey, a director at the tech-focused consulting firm Slalom,...
