The Innovation Report
Florida Getting Ready For Flying Cars That Could Resemble ‘The Fifth Element’
The state is developing a vision for an aerial highway and expanding its state-of-the-art FDOT SunTrax testing facility in Polk County’s Auburndale that was originally built for autonomous vehicle testing, Perdue said. “You could essentially be looking at something...
Smart Mobility Today: 28 October 2025
As a Sci Fi fan, I have watched Star Trek since I was a kid -- and Star Wars movies were a no brainer for date night. I think that is why I get so excited seeing sci-fi become reality. The types of stories we carry in Global Auto Mobility and its companion and the...
GM Says New Super Cruise With Eyes-Off Driving Is Coming In 2028
General Motors' Super Cruise driver-assistance system currently allows for hands-free driving in certain conditions. In 2028, the company plans to introduce an eyes-off version of Super Cruise that will allow the driver to look away from the road to watch TV or look...
US Lawmakers Advance Bill To Require Key Aviation Tracking Technology
A U.S. Senate panel approved aviation safety legislation on Tuesday to require the use of advanced aircraft-tracking technology, after the January collision of an American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter that killed 67 people. The legislation would...
Magnetic Interactions In New Alloy Catalyst Enhance Hydrogen Fuel Cell Performance
A research team led by Professor Jong Sung Yu of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST has developed a new alloy structure that can significantly enhance the performance of electrode catalysts, a key component of hydrogen fuel cells. This study...
Miami Startup: Promise Of Improved Battery Storage Technology
This innovation could address some of the most pressing challenges in the transition to renewable energy sources. Efficient and cost-effective energy storage is crucial for stabilizing power grids that rely on intermittent sources like solar and wind. The startup’s...
Scientists Discover New Way To Grow Materials On-Demand Using Crystals And Light
Crystals used in applications as varied as lasers, LEDs and the semiconductors used in sensors found in astronomical instruments could someday be 'drawn' rather than 'grown', leading to higher performance and lower costs. A team led by Elad Harel of Michigan State...
Palisades Nuclear Power Plant Receives New Fuel Ahead Of Historic Restart
The Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in West Michigan has moved one step closer to becoming the first shuttered commercial nuclear power plant in the U.S. to reopen. The power plant's owner, Holtec International, said crews recently received 68 assemblies of new...
US Scientists Create Tiny ‘DNA Flower’ Robots That Could Deliver Drugs Inside Body
In an innovative fusion of biology and nanotechnology, scientists at the University of North Carolina (UNC) have developed microscopic soft robots that mimic the adaptive behavior of living organisms. Crafted from hybrid crystals combining DNA with inorganic...
Archer Aviation To Partner With Korean Air On eVTOL Operations
Korean Air has chosen Archer as its exclusive partner to launch Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing ( eVTOL ) aircraft in Korea. Archer’s Midnight eVTOL, a four-passenger piloted aircraft, will initially enter operations with the Korean government and will be...
