The Innovation Report
Survey: Most US Drivers Fear Self-Driving Vehicles
AAA’s latest autonomous vehicle survey shows most U.S. drivers express either fear (66%) or uncertainty (25%) about fully-self-driving vehicles. However, semi-autonomous technologies such as reverse automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assistance continue to...
Commercial Brands Testing Level 4 Autonomous Trucks
Autonomous driving software specialist Plus has announced a long-term partnership with several commercial fleet developers under the Traton Group, including MAN, Scania, and Navistar, to deploy Level 4 autonomous trucks globally. Public road testing is...
Study: Most AV Systems Lousy At Ensuring Drivers Pay Attention
Most electronic systems that take on some driving tasks for humans don't adequately make sure drivers are paying attention, and they don't issue strong enough warnings or take other actions to make drivers behave, according to an insurance industry study published...
Norwegian Firm Nel Hydrogen Gets $50 Million For Plymouth Township Plant
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell said Wednesday that a Norwegian company will receive a $50 million award toward a Plymouth Township facility it's building to help produce renewable hydrogen for fuel. The award to Nel Hydrogen from the U.S. Energy Department announced...
Europe Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of Chinese EVs Says Mercedes-Benz CEO
The boss of Mercedes-Benz wants the European Union to cut tariffs on Chinese electric cars, which he argues will force European companies to make better vehicles. In an interview with the Financial Times published on Tuesday, Ola Källenius rallied against...
EVs Beat Gas Cars On Climate Emissions Over Time
The production of battery-powered vehicles creates more carbon dioxide than making those that run on gasoline, a new report says. But EVs overcome the emissions difference relatively quickly. An average EV produced in the U.S. in 2023 will close the gap in about 2.2...
Kodiak Transports Refrigerated Freight
Kodiak Robotics’ autonomous semis are carrying loads for logistics group Martin-Brower Co. on routes between Dallas and Oklahoma City, the companies said Feb. 29. The semis deliver time-critical refrigerated freight for quick-service restaurants...
Drones Putting Eyes On Emergencies Faster
In emergencies, first responders said there's a new angle of attack. The Port Vue Fire Department recently deployed a fleet of more than a dozen drones, and the department is getting more than its money's worth out of them. Police officers, SWAT team...
Amazon Is Funding A Recycling Robots Startup
Amazon’s climate tech venture fund launched in 2020 with $2 billion to invest with companies developing potential solutions to its emissions reduction and environmental sustainability commitments. On Wednesday, it announced backing for its 25th venture, an...
Cornish Brewer Taps into AI’s Potential, Unveiling ‘Hand Brewed by Robots’ Beer
In a remarkable fusion of tradition and cutting-edge technology, a brewer in Cornwall has taken a bold step by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a unique beer recipe. Barnaby Skerrett, the assistant brewing manager at St Austell Brewery,...
