The Innovation Report
Smart Mobility Today: 29 September 2025
There is a Japanese philosophy called Kaizen which is often associated with business tactics, but the origin is much older and has a deeper meaning. Kaizen requires us to connect with who we want to be, and then align our actions in that direction to reach our goals....
Global Robot Demand In Factories Doubles Over 10 Years
The new World Robotics 2025 statistics on industrial robots showed 542,000 robots installed in 2024, more than double the number 10 years ago. Annual installations topped 500,000 units for the fourth straight year. Asia accounted for 74% of new deployments in 2024,...
LG Chem Opens Autonomous Robotic Lab
South Korea's largest chemical company, LG Chem, said Monday it has launched an autonomous robotic lab at its research center to perform hazardous tests without human intervention. The Seoul-based company said that the new lab at the Daejeon Technology Research...
Propane Power: A Quiet Innovation Revolutionizes Transit For Michigan’s Most Vulnerable
A fleet of red Hope Network buses idles outside the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, ready to take Ms. Wheelchair America contestants out on the town. The unassuming transports look like any other fully accessible bus, but reports highlight a...
The European Union Reconsiders its 2035 Internal-Combustion Ban
A scheduled review of the 2035 EU ruling is underway, and automakers want the result to be allowing plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and internal-combustion cars running on biofuels and synthetic gasoline (e-fuel) made from hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide. In an interview...
NYC’s 15 MPH E-Bike Speed Limit Will Take Effect In October
New York City's 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes and scooters will take effect in October, Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday. The new rule will officially be enforced as of Oct. 24. It wasn't immediately clear how the administration intended to enforce...
The Impact Of Generative AI On The Future Of Automotive And EVs
Autonomous vehicles, connected ecosystems, and smart factories are only the beginning. Generative AI is pushing the auto industry beyond predictions into a bold era of creativity — from EV design to real-time diagnostics and showroom automation. Here is how GenAI is...
A Trio Of Space Weather Satellites Blast Off Together To Study The Sun’s Violent Side
A cluster of space weather satellites blasted off Wednesday morning to cast fresh eyes on solar storms that can produce stunning auroras but also scramble communications and threaten astronauts in flight. The three satellites soared from...
Connecticut’s Electric Vehicle Rebate Doubling In October
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has announced that the benefits to drivers from the state’s Hydrogen Vehicle Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) program will double in October. According to the department, the CHEAPR rebate was temporarily...
Could Astronauts Travel To Mars On Nuclear-Powered Rockets? These Scientists Want To Make It Happen
Space missions in the future could travel to Mars, asteroids and the outer solar system by riding on nuclear-powered rockets, thanks to a new design that utilizes energy from the nuclear fission of liquid uranium to heat propellant. The exciting potential of the new...
