The Innovation Report
Robot Controlled By A King Oyster Mushroom Blends Living Organisms And Machines
A wheeled bot rolls across the floor. A soft-bodied robotic star bends its five legs, moving with an awkward shuffle. Powered by conventional electricity via plug or battery, these simple robotic creations would be unremarkable, but what sets these two robots apart is...
Ford Starts Deliveries Of Enhanced-Range E-Transit Electric Vans
America's tradespeople have steadily been getting more van-curious over the years, helped no doubt by Ford beginning local production of the already Euro-popular Transit in Kansas City in 2014. In 2022 Ford debuted the E-Transit, which has been steadily...
AV Manufacturer Picks Jacksonville For First-Ever US Plant
After taking the lead in the testing and development of self-driving vehicles for public transit, Jacksonville is set to land a new manufacturing facility for rolling out those shuttles. Officials will gather Wednesday for the announcement regarding the...
Volvo Scales Back EV Ambitions, Eases Goal To At Least 90% By 2030
Sweden-based Volvo Cars has eased off on its pledge to stop selling cars with internal combustion motors by 2030, saying slow rollout of places to charge up and withdrawal of purchase incentives will leave room for a few cars that still need fossil fuels. Volvo Cars,...
BMW To Launch Hydrogen-Powered EV
BMW is to start selling its first hydrogen-powered cars in four years as the company races to create an alternative to battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs). The German carmaker hailed a “milestone in automotive history” as it announced that its first...
Ford Starts Deliveries Of Enhanced-Range E-Transit Electric Vans
The new battery charges at a higher rate, and onboard power can be used in motion. America's tradespeople have steadily been getting more van-curious over the years, helped no doubt by Ford beginning local production of the already Euro-popular Transit in Kansas City...
Los Angeles Auto Show and Plug In America Announce 2024 Drive Electric Award Honorees
Los Angeles Auto Show and Plug In America Announce 2024 Drive Electric Award Honorees The premier global automotive show and electric vehicle advocacy group are joining forces to celebrate the dedication and leadership of 11 individuals and organizations to the...
Gina McCarthy Joins UBQ Materials International Advisory Board
Gina McCarthy Joins UBQ Materials International Advisory Board Former Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Seeks to Expand Use of UBQ's Bio-Based Material and Advance US Waste Disposal Practices TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UBQ...
Huawei and Partners Successfully Test New Wild Fire Detection Solution in Greece
Huawei and Partners Successfully Test New Wild Fire Detection Solution in Greece ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei and partners National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the start-up PROBOTEK have successfully tested a forest fire...
How AVs Are Transforming Agriculture
As autonomous vehicles continue to be developed for personal use, the technology has found another home where it could have a significant impact: agriculture. According to Stella Nolan of EV Magazine, the farming industry is using autonomous...
