The Innovation Report
Hydrogen-Powered Planes Almost Ready For Takeoff
A complete hydrogen fuel cell powertrain assembly occupied the pride of place in the pavilion of Beyond Aero at the recently concluded Paris Air Show. That a fuel cell system was the Toulouse-based startup’s centerpiece at the biennial aero event is an indication of...
Volvo Recalls Electric Trucks In U.S. After Battery Fire
Volvo is recalling nearly all battery-powered electric trucks in the U.S. that were made over the past four years because of an issue that may potentially cause a battery fire. The checks affect about 172 vehicles as part of the Volvo brand and nine Mack Trucks, built...
Drivable Flying Cars One Step Closer After ASKA’s Evtol Passes First Test Flight
The ASKA A5 flying car has taken another step towards certification after the eVTOL aircraft completed its first test flight. The full-scale prototype successfully achieved its major flight-testing milestone, lifting from a California airfield with hovered...
GM: Upcoming EVs Will Be Able To Power Owners’ Homes
General Motors said Tuesday that it planned to equip all of its electric cars and trucks with the ability to act as backup power supplies during blackouts. The decision to install two-way charging technology in Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC electric cars and trucks,...
South Korean Project To Develop Firefighting Robots
A South Korean consortium is planning to develop a four-legged robot that could help save people from fires and extinguish flames, Rainbow Robotics announced Monday. With a budget of $13 million and a six-year timeline, the project will bring the country's...
Scientist Unveils Bold Plan To Turn Asteroid Into A Space Station
The basic idea of turning an asteroid into a rotating space habitat has existed for a while. Despite that, it's always seemed relatively far off regarding technologies, so the concept hasn't received much attention over the years. But, if you're retired and...
Mobile Delta Robot Zaps Weeds In Agricultural Fields
British agricultural technology start-up Small Robot Co. has invented a mobile delta autonomous mobile robot that can weed agricultural fields without using chemicals. The wheeled robot is equipped with three delta robots that independently position...
Report: Warehouse Construction, Automation Spending To Rise In 2024
A recent slowdown in warehousing construction and related demand for automation projects is expected to hit bottom this year, with both markets expected to return to growth in 2024, according to a report from market research firm Interact Analysis, released this...
Unveiling The Latest AI Breakthroughs: From Chatbots To Self-Driven Cars
Welcome to the future, where artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing every aspect of our lives. From intelligent chatbots that can have natural conversations with users to self-driven cars navigating through busy streets, AI breakthroughs are reshaping the way...
Close Look At Tesla’s Massive Megacharger For Its Tesla Semi Electric Truck
While Tesla has gotten a lot of attention by opening up its charging connector, the NACS, there’s actually another charging connector that it is deploying – the Megacharger. Tesla started production of the Tesla Semi late last year, but it’s only low-level production...
