The Innovation Report
GM’s Cruise To Deploy AVs On Uber Platform
Uber and General Motors-backed Cruise said on Thursday Cruise will deploy its autonomous vehicles on the ride-hailing company's platform as part of a multi-year deal. The partnership, which will be launched next year, will allow Uber riders to choose a trip using a...
Hyundai To Embrace Radiant Heating To Increase EV Range
The latest advancements in radiant heating could reduce energy consumption by around 17% Hyundai Motor Group, recently announced plans to embrace radiant heating. While Lexus was more focused on the comfort aspect, Hyundai is playing up the efficiency benefits as they...
GM Delays EV Battery Factory, Finalizes Samsung Deal
Production at an electric vehicle battery cell plant jointly run by General Motors and Samsung SDI has been delayed as EV sales have slowed in the U.S. The companies finalized their agreement Tuesday to jointly run the new factory in New Carlisle, Indiana, near South...
Cornell Researchers Develop Biohybrid Robots Controlled by Fungal Mycelia
Cornell researchers have pioneered a new method for controlling “biohybrid” robots by harnessing the natural electrical signals of fungal mycelia, the vegetative part of mushrooms. These robots, which integrate living material into their design, can react to...
The Role Of Smart City Technology In Improving Urban Living
"Smart city" is a buzzword, but what is so "smart" about a "smart city?" Cities have evolved over the last few decades along the same lines that we moved from landline phones to regular cell phones to present-day smartphones. This transformation applies to several...
The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers and S&P Global Mobility Honor the Power of Multicultural Vehicle Buyers Through the Ninth Annual Diversity Volume Leadership Awards
The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers and S&P Global Mobility Honor the Power of Multicultural Vehicle Buyers Through the Ninth Annual Diversity Volume Leadership Awards Toyota RAV-4 Named "Top Overall Future Majority Vehicle" MIAMI, Aug. 23, 2024...
AutoMobility LA 2024: Global Automotive Press and Industry Day Announces Exciting Additions to Inaugural Fleet Showcase and Main Stage Program
AutoMobility LA 2024: Global Automotive Press and Industry Day Announces Exciting Additions to Inaugural Fleet Showcase and Main Stage Program LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show) announced a series of exciting additions...
Q&A: Engineering Skills To Get A Job In The ‘New Industrial Revolution’
If you want to learn how to get a job as an engineer on the modern manufacturing floor overseeing improvements and collaborating with both people and robots, it helps to ask an expert for her advice. The UVA School of Engineering and Applied Science consulted with...
This Autonomous Taxi Boat Could Turn Urban Rivers Into Roads
Urban waterways like rivers and canals have gone from essential travel and trading corridors to urban afterthoughts. They’re used by freighters or limited ferry services, but are otherwise mostly forgotten and largely untouched by the millions who live on their...
Electric Bike-Car Just May Be Back From The Dead
The world of micromobility has long been a wild west of innovative designs, spanning everything from e-bikes and e-scooters to self-balancing electric unicycles and more. The proliferation of small, inexpensive electric motors and batteries has allowed companies to...
