The Industry Innovation Report
EV Sales Could Help Global Transport Emissions Peak 25 Years Faster Than Expected
Transportation sector emissions have accelerated the climate crisis – automobiles are the second-largest source of greenhouse gases and have nearly doubled since 1990 – but they may soon be thrown in reverse thanks to electric vehicles. New research from the...
Drones Are Now Launching Drones To Attack Other Drones In Ukraine
Last time we checked in on terrifying drone developments in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainians were dropping molten thermite along Russian trench lines and attaching surface-to-air missiles to naval drones. Possessing a far smaller...
Humanoid Robots Waltz With Humans Thanks To AI Motion Tracking Software
Humanoid robots could soon move in a far more realistic manner — and even dance just like us — thanks to a new software framework for tracking human motion. Developed by researchers at UC San Diego, UC Berkeley, MIT, and Nvidia, "ExBody2" is a new technology that...
Europe Signs Contract For Its 1st Moon Lander, Argonaut
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract for a moon lander that's expected to last for years in the harsh environment of the lunar surface. The European Space Agency handed Thales Alenia Space a contract worth nearly $900 million to build the...
Volvo To Deploy Waabi Self-Driving Gen AI To Get More Autonomous Freight Trucks On The Road This Year
Autonomous transportation startup Waabi and Volvo will jointly develop and deploy self-driving trucks in a deal announced on Tuesday that expands on Volvo's strategic investment in the company. Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Waabi will integrate Waabi Driver into...
Federal government and Northwest Territories invest in transportation in the North
Federal government and Northwest Territories invest in transportation in the North HAY RIVER, NT, Feb. 6, 2025 /CNW/ - Four communities in the Northwest Territories will see improvements to their transportation infrastructure after an investment of $13,908,056 from...
ST Engineering iDirect Demonstrates Public Safety Connectivity with Verizon Frontline at Super Bowl LIX
ST Engineering iDirect Demonstrates Public Safety Connectivity with Verizon Frontline at Super Bowl LIX Revolutionizing emergency response through cutting-edge satellite technology HERNDON, Va., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in...
The Future of AVs in Wildlife Conservation Efforts
The integration of autonomous vehicles in conservation efforts can take many forms. Aerial drones can monitor wildlife populations from above, offering a comprehensive view of vast areas that would otherwise be difficult for humans to survey. Ground-based autonomous...
Smart Mobility Today: 3 February 2025
When I first learned about hydrogen's use as fuel years ago I was tremendously excited. The idea of being able to supply energy with only water as the result was incredible. Then I learned about the difficult task of containing and stabilizing this source without...
Transport Canada strengthens safety by adding new cameras to school buses
Transport Canada strengthens safety by adding new cameras to school buses OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 3, 2025 /CNW/ - The safety of Canada's road users is a top priority for the Government of Canada, and that starts with the safe transportation of our children. While school...
