The Innovation Report
Doordash Expands Drone Deliveries To Metro Atlanta, Offering Fast Local Meals
DoorDash is bringing drone delivery to metro Atlanta, giving residents a new way to get meals from local restaurants in as little as 20 minutes. The service is launching near Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, with participating eateries including Molinos Mexican Grill,...
Starlink Satellite Breaks Apart Into “Tens Of Objects”
SpaceX’s Starlink division confirmed yesterday that it lost contact with a satellite on Sunday and is trying to locate space debris that might have been produced by… whatever happened there. Starlink said there appeared to be “no new risk” to other space operations...
Automotive Ethernet: Why It Matters Now
10BASE-T1S TRAINING FROM INTREPID CONTROL SYSTEMS This course offers an introduction to Ethernet basics, focusing on 10BASE-T1S. It covers the physical layer, Physical Layer Collision Avoidance (PLCA), line encoding and burst mode. It also includes a hands-on...
Trump’s DOE Budget Guts Hydrogen, Boosts Coal And Gas
The Trump administration is releasing more details about its fiscal 2027 funding request for the Department of Energy, including a push to ax clean energy funding and shift more money toward coal, gas and nuclear power. A DOE budget document released this week...
Horse Powertrain Hybrid Concept Claims Up To 40% Better Mileage
Horse Powertrain has put forward a hybrid concept engine that the company says can deliver up to 40% better fuel mileage than conventional powertrains, a claim that lands squarely in the middle of Europe’s intensifying debate over the future of internal combustion...
DOT, FAA Unveil ‘Flying Car’ Program In 26 States
The U.S. government is laying the groundwork to enable electric aircraft that take off and land vertically, or eVTOLs, to operate in its airspace. Beginning this summer, in programs spanning 26 states, partners will test next-generation aircraft, the Department of...
Delta, Amazon Partner To Bring Next-Generation In-Flight Wi-Fi Powered By Satellite Technology
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is teaming up with tech giant Amazon in a new long-term partnership aimed at transforming the in-flight experience with faster, more reliable internet and expanded digital services. The agreement centers on Amazon's low Earth orbit...
Federal Safety Regulators Say Hands-Free Driving Doesn’t Improve Safety
The systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel are convenient but don't improve safety because people who use them often pay less attention to the road, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday. Drivers with automated systems...
National City Mayor Pushes Back On Electric Truck Hub Project
The Port of San Diego is planning to build a major electric truck charging hub in National City, but Mayor Ron Morrison is raising concerns about the project's location and potential safety risks. The proposed hub on Tidelands Avenue would include 70 charging ports...
Robotaxi Companies Refuse To Say How Often Their AVs Need Remote Help
In February, Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) sent letters to seven U.S. companies working on autonomous vehicle technology with a list of questions. He especially wanted to know how often these companies’ vehicles — operated by Aurora, May Mobility, Motional, Nuro, Tesla,...
