The Industry Innovation Report
Rivian Spins Out Startup Focused On Small, Lightweight EVs
Rivian, known for its large electric trucks, is setting its sights on small and lightweight vehicles. The Irvine-based automaker said Wednesday it's spinning out its micromobility business into a new startup called Also Inc. Micromobility encompasses a variety of...
Canadian Prime Minister: Trump’s Auto Tariffs A ‘Direct Attack’ on Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs are a “direct attack” on his country and that the trade war is hurting Americans, noting that American consumer confidence is at a...
Study: American Car-Buying Decisions
When it comes to buying a new car, people often consider things such as cost, fuel economy, and dependability ratings to influence their purchase. However, it appears that electric vehicles are now becoming a higher priority for a majority of consumers as...
Should Auto Workers Fear Humanoid Robots? AI?
Mercedes-Benz is now one of several automakers that see a role for humanoid robots in a car factory setting—an idea that would have seemed whimsical if not laughable a decade ago—and it's now taking steps to further this vision at its Berlin-Marienfelde hub for new...
Smart Mobility Today: 24 March 2025
We had many great stories in Smart Mobility Today this edition but the one that struck me was thousands of miles away from where I live and somewhere I will probably never go. The peak of Mt. Everest is just a story and a picture in my mind, it represents purity and...
Dark Skies Above World’s Best Astronomy Sites Could Be Ruined By New Energy Project
A green energy plant expected to be built in Chile's Atacama Desert could increase night-time sky brightness at one of the world's most valuable astronomical locations by up to 35%, a new study has revealed. Such an increase would seriously affect the scientific...
Coming To The Aid Of Everest’s Sherpas: Drones
Climbing season at Mount Everest kicks off in full force next month, but Sherpas won't be the only ones helping mountaineers try for the summit. The New York Times reports that companies running expeditions up the world's highest peak have been testing out...
Rivian CEO Updates Loyal Fans On Hotly Anticipated Tesla Rival
The first of the three vehicles set to launch is the R2, a smaller SUV styled like its bigger brother, the R1S. Rivian aims for this vehicle to compete against Tesla's best-selling Model Y. In its attempt to cast a wider net and a broader audience, Rivian states that...
Consumer Reports: Top 10 Non-Telsa EVs
Elon Musk has been in the spotlight — even more so than usual — with his role in President Trump’s administration to improve efficiency in the U.S. government, but some Americans have lashed back at the Tesla CEO. Some EV enthusiasts and consumers looking to...
US Grids Must Harness EV Growth To Tackle Load Risks
U.S. deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years, alongside soaring demand from data centers, changing how utilities and grid operators manage loads and expand their power networks. President Trump has removed electric vehicle...
