The Innovation Report
Scientists Propose Network Of AVs To Observe Ocean Surface
A new paper from an international team of more than 50 researchers, including four from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, proposes the creation of a global observing network of AVs roving the ocean surface. Such a network of so-called uncrewed...
Greece’s PPC To Invest $6.4 Billion To Create Green Energy And Tech Hub
Greece's Public Power Corporation (DEHr.AT), opens new tab plans to invest 5.75 billion euros ($6.4 billion) in the country's Western Macedonia region to create a green energy and technology hub for Greece and southeastern Europe, the company said on Thursday. The...
Musk Building Legion Of Robots — Says They’ll Change Everything
Elon Musk said Tesla will build at least 5,000 Optimus robots this year, and maybe as many as 10,000. The company will build another 50,000 Optimus robots in 2026, and will work its way up from there. It may eventually build 10 million robots a year or more, he...
Texas Company Presents School Security Drones To Lawmakers
Earlier this week, Austin-based company Campus Guardian Angel, testified in favor of SB 1262. The bill would modify the current law, which requires schools to have armed officers unless they file for an exception due to a lack of funding or difficulties filling the...
Startup Allows Crops To Talk To Their Farmers
India might be known in the West for its burgeoning tech sector, but much of the country still comprises farmers with relatively small holdings. Agriculture accounts for about 15% of India's economy, which is now the fifth-largest in the world,...
Charging EVs 5x Faster In Subfreezing Temps
A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by University of Michigan engineers, could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather, solving problems that are turning potential EV buyers away. "We envision this approach as...
Tariffs Will Cost This Detroit Automaker Billions More Than Its Rival
The Trump administration enacted a 25% tariff on April 3 on any vehicle not assembled in the U.S. President Donald Trump has said he also plans to place tariffs on some auto parts (including engines and transmissions), but those won't take effect until May 3. These...
Successful Flight: First Piloted Hydrogen-Electric Helicopter
Unither Bioelectronique (UB) is claiming several aviation firsts following the first flight of a piloted hydrogen fuel cell-powered helicopter. Taking place at Bromont airport in Quebec, Canada on 27 March, the maiden sortie of the modified Robinson Helicopter R44...
Engineering Careers Tour Features UofM Dearborn Panel
We are happy to announce another feature in our Astemo Engineering Careers Tour -- featuring a panel of student leaders at the University of Michigan Dearborn. With the generous support from the people at Astemo, Global Auto Mobility met in December with student...
Pilotless Air Taxi Gains Approval For Commercial Flight Operations
Tickets for autonomous flights over two tourist spots in China should go on sale shortly. China's civil aviation authority has given the green light for urban air mobility outfit EHang to begin low-altitude commercial operations with its EH216-S eVTOL. We've been...
