Goldilocks zone for EV battery temperature: GM’s heat pump can extend EV battery range and cut charging times. Advancements in the technology could benefit far more than cars.
Quantum computing hits the road: Quantum computing company IonQ partners with Hyundai to make AVs safer. Often met with skepticism as a theoretical futuristic technology, quantum computing shows its practical applicability.
Simpler rooftop solar solution: New solar shingle technologies are making rooftop solar easier for property owners. But supply chain challenges mean many roofs will stay low tech.
The latest wealth-builder—used EVs: Expensive fuel and slow vehicle production have triggered a stampede for used hybrids and EVs, sending prices skyrocketing. Without better batteries, prices will continue to soar.
Apple bets on India’s manufacturing sector: Apple diversifies its supply chain and opts for Indian manufacturing to ease fallout from China’s lockdowns. But it won’t help in the short term.
Solar energy goes dark, in a brilliant way: Researchers create solar panels that generate electricity at night. It’s part of a sustainability revolution that’s using radiative cooling to boost green energy.
Mercedes in the AV driver’s seat: Getting a green light for its Drive Pilot positions Mercedes-Benz as an AV frontrunner. As it tests the legal liability waters, other automakers could follow.
IMAX for the metaverse: Burnt out from metaverse headset fatigue? Brelyon has an immersive VR monitor on the way. Geared for gamers, Ultra Reality could benefit learners and professionals too.
Consumer tech subscription startup Grover raises $330 million: The funding round is the latest endorsement of a more sustainable model for consumer electronics.
Carmakers soften EV sticker shock: GM and Honda tackle the EV affordability issue through a new partnership. However, prices will still keep many in the US running on gas.
Learning can be virtual, but the outcomes are real: Virtual learning platforms like Labster could mean a renaissance for educational engagement, but research shows it may have some detrimental consequences.
Mineral arms race dives deep: The future of clean energy and ocean ecosystems hangs in the balance of the UN’s closed-door decision-making on deep-sea mining. Yet there are greener trajectories.
Robots on demand: The latest in tech democratization, companies are offering robots for hire, geared for small businesses cut out of the automation action. Economic effects could be massive.
Big Tech takes the phish bait: Apple’s and Meta’s cybersecurity fumbles illustrate how easy it is to fall for phishing scams, even for techies. Attack detection investment should take priority.
Bee loss is a buzzkill. Robotics can help: Startup Beewise has a robotic beehive that could fend off the bee apocalypse, but the problem requires addressing the root cause.
Tech the supply chain hero? The global economy is suffering from a protracted supply chain crisis. Enter the techies who are aiming to fix it.
Jack of all tech, ace of some: Elon Musk-led Tesla has big plans for EV production and a coming-soon humanoid robot. But potential broken promises could mean in-roads for competitors.
EV batteries need to chill: Waiting until EVs are ubiquitous will be too late to address battery flammability. Safety measures taken now will yield both social and economic benefits.
For AVs, it’s about brains over brawn: Nvidia’s latest AV industry products are essential to the technology’s safety and proper functioning, and the stakes are high for automated driving’s regulatory future.