The Innovation Report
EIA: Solar Outproduced Wind For The First Time Ever In May
Solar provided over 11% of total US electrical generation in May, while wind + solar produced over one-fifth, and the mix of all renewable energy sources generated nearly 30%, according to data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA)....
Scientists Innovate A Tiny Robot Fish That Eats Up Microplastics In Ocean — And It Needs No Battery
A 13mm-long black fish silently patrols the ocean, not to feed or predate, but to clean. Soft and squishy to touch, the flesh of this fish is made of the same material as pearls are made of. As it propels through the ocean, it magnetizes the plastic particles...
Detroit Axle Suing Trump Administration Over Import Tariffs
Mike Musheinesh, owner of Detroit Axle, said the 72.5% tariffs on imported goods have significantly increased costs, forcing the company to pay $725,000 in tariffs for every $1 million worth of goods imported. “There was a possibility of a 40/50% reduction in sales so...
Aurora’s Autonomous Trucks Now Driving At Night; Next Big Challenge Is Rain
Over the next year, Aurora Innovation CEO Chris Urmson wants to “unlock” the Sunbelt of the United States, a southern route where its self-driving trucks will carry goods for companies like Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor Lines. Aurora, which launched...
This AI Breakthrough Could Put The Same Brain In Every Robot
Traditional robots are essentially one-trick ponies. Each machine requires specialized programming for narrow tasks. A warehouse robot can’t suddenly help with surgery, and a cleaning bot can’t navigate construction sites. But robots equipped with Skild’s brain can...
Space Force Schedules The Next Mission For Its Secret Robot Plane
The US Space Force will bid the summer farewell by once again launching its (not-so-secret) secret space plane, the X-37B. According to a July 28 announcement, the Boeing-manufactured orbital test vehicle is scheduled to embark on its eighth mission (OTV-8) from...
Ford: Tariffs Cost 800M – Forecasting $3B Annual Loss
Automotive giant Ford has revealed that import duties imposed by Washington cost the company $800 million (£604million) during the second quarter of 2025, prompting the manufacturer to increase its annual tariff impact forecast to $3billion (£2.2billion). The...
AI Tool Transforms Drone Images Into Instant Disaster Area Maps For Responders
A tool developed at Texas A&M University is set to transform how emergency responders assess damage after disasters. The technology, known as CLARKE (Computer vision and Learning for Analysis of Roads and Key Edifices), uses artificial intelligence and drone...
Waymo To Partner With Avis On Robotaxi Expansion To Dallas In 2026
Waymo tested autonomous vehicles in Austin this spring and has now announced plans to expand to Dallas in 2026. In a July 28 news release, Waymo announced it has partnered with Avis Budget Group to manage operations of its next batch of robotaxis in Dallas. Avis will...
Smart Mobility Today: 28 July 2025
Today is a"city services day" in the neighborhood where I live. Thet means, streets may be cleaned, and yard waste, garbage, and recycling magically disappear. But,.... where does it go? Many people wish-cycle hoping what they toss in the cart will magically become...
