The Innovation Report
Japan Rolls Out ‘Humble And Lovable’ Delivery Robots
"Excuse me, coming through," a four-wheeled robot chirps as it dodges pedestrians on a street outside Tokyo, part of an experiment businesses hope will tackle labour shortages and rural isolation. From April, revised traffic laws will allow self-driving delivery...
Global Fleet of Autonomous Vehicles May Emit More Carbon Than Argentina
For years, major car companies have been working to add autonomous features to vehicles on the path to fully automated driving (think lane departure warnings, exterior cameras, and smart cruise control). Tesla in particular is betting big on the technology;...
Several Universities To Experiment With Micro Nuclear Power
If your image of nuclear power is giant, cylindrical concrete cooling towers pouring out steam on a site that takes up hundreds of acres of land, soon there will be an alternative: tiny nuclear reactors that produce only one-hundredth the electricity and can even be...
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...
