The Industry Innovation Report
Defending Michigan’s Auto Industry, Whitmer Warns Of Tariff Risks
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed the Detroit Auto Show, saying that tariffs should not be used “to punish our closest trading partners,” like Canada. Whitmer on Wednesday subtly warned against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s tariff threats targeting Canada,...
CES 2025: Self-Driving Cars Were Everywhere, Plus Other Transportation Tech Trends
Even before CES 2025 kicked off a few trends began to emerge — or more accurately, some gaps appeared. All U.S. and some European automakers that have helped turn CES into an auto show were absent. Several Chinese automakers filled that void, notably Zeekr,...
Global Auto Mobility Engineering Careers Tour – Featuring MSU Student Organizations
Global Auto Mobility's Publisher and I took a morning off this week and attended the Detroit Auto Show. We were there for Industry Days -- two mornings when the show is closed to the general public, and when designers, engineers, and media pour over the cars. These...
GM Looks To Make Cheaper EV Batteries After Signing Multibillion-Dollar Deal
General Motors Co. has signed a multibillion-dollar deal with Norway-based graphite manufacturer Vianode for materials for electric-vehicle batteries. The deal comes as GM looks to boost EV profitability. The agreement “covers development of large-scale manufacturing...
Smart Cameras Provide Advanced Adaptive Traffic Monitoring
Effective urban traffic management remains a cornerstone of smart city development. With the rise of autonomous vehicles and connected transportation systems, dynamic surveillance solutions are critical to ensuring smooth traffic flow, minimizing accidents, and...
New Glenn Rocket Lifts Off On First Flight
On Thursday morning, at a time when most people in the United States were sleeping, Jeff Bezos’ space company sent its first rocket into orbit. At 2:03 a.m. Eastern time, seven powerful engines ignited at the base of a 320-foot-tall rocket named New Glenn. The flames...
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes RapidSOS with the 2024 Product Leadership Award for Enhancing Public Safety Through Next-Gen Emergency Response Technology
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes RapidSOS with the 2024 Product Leadership Award for Enhancing Public Safety Through Next-Gen Emergency Response Technology RapidSOS's transformative platforms leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and connected data from over 540 million...
Lack of fast and reliable public charging tops list of challenges for Canadian EV owners, but large majority would buy another one, CAA survey finds
Lack of fast and reliable public charging tops list of challenges for Canadian EV owners, but large majority would buy another one, CAA survey finds OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Canadian EV owners report a lack of reliable and convenient public charging is the...
National Passenger Safety Week Campaign Encourages Passengers to Speak Up for Their Own Safety
National Passenger Safety Week Campaign Encourages Passengers to Speak Up for Their Own Safety Don't worry about being a 'back-seat driver' when it comes to saving lives, experts say NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Passengers can make a difference in reducing...
How Smart Cities Leverage AI To Integrate Services, Improve Efficiency
The concept of a smart city has been around for a long time, but many cities end up providing only isolated services, such as bike-sharing schemes or smart bins. In reality, a truly smart city involves much more. It requires a well-designed IT infrastructure capable...
