The Innovation Report
J.D. Power Survey Suggests Public EV Charging Getting Worse
Over the last couple of years, there have been a series of questionnaires hoping to determine how satisfied people are with the United States EV charging infrastructure. Most have been pretty bleak, suggesting that just about everyone driving an electric car...
EV Batteries Getting Second Life On California Power Grid
Hundreds of used electric vehicle battery packs are enjoying a second life at a California facility connected to the state's power grid, according to a company pioneering technology it says will dramatically lower the cost of storing carbon-free energy. B2U Storage...
Can The Power Grid Handle Wave Of New EVs?
A wave of electric cars, SUVs and pickups is headed toward America’s highways, driven by the auto industry’s aggressive rollout, the vehicles’ growing driving range, environmental regulations and government incentives. Experts believe EVs will make up a third or even...
Electrifying Trucking Means Sacrificing Weight For Heavy Batteries
American truck manufacturers like Freightliner and Tesla are already delivering the electric trucks that the industry needs to pivot away from gas engines. New legislation, like the Inflation Reduction Act, is encouraging the change through credits for...
Security In IoT Value Chain Analysis Report 2023
In this study, the publisher assesses the IoT value chain from a security perspective. The study provides an overview of the different roles and responsibilities in the IoT industry and analyzes stakeholder involvement in IoT device development. The Internet of Things...
EU backs $100m venture capital fund for ‘Industry 5.0’ (Industry 4.0 with-a-conscience)
Zurich-based venture capital group Momenta has launched a $100 million target fund for ‘Industry 5.0’ tech – basically, for startups pushing Industry 4.0 with-a-conscience. The new fund is backed by the European Commission, which told IoT Solutions World Congress...
Unearthing Electric Mobility: From Oil To Rare Earth
Almost everyone is aware of the many issues facing the planet and its population. There are three key issues that I like to call the 3Ps that stand out among others: pollution (particulate matters, Nox, SO2), planet (greenhouse gases, or GHG) and poverty (inflation...
EVs Too Expensive Because Americans Want More Car Than They Need
Americans tend to think a bigger car is a better car. The most popular vehicle segments in the US are SUVs and pickup trucks. The Ford F-Series has been the country's top-selling vehicle for more than 40 years — followed last year by the Chevrolet Silverado, Ram...
D.C. Proposes 7,500 EV Charging Stations In Four Years
The District has about 250 electric vehicle charging stations, a number that some city officials say is inadequate to meet the growing demand for EVs in the nation’s capital. City leaders are hoping to grow that number 30-fold, proposing to put 7,500 charging stations...
AI Bill Of Rights: Kickstart Debate On AI Bias
OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI language tool is making waves in the media right now, with millions around the world using it to generate everything from haikus to code. As remarkable as it is, its success is overshadowing another milestone that is even more significant: the...
