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INNOVATIONS NEWS
09/01/26 update
UAE’s first flying taxi vertiport in Dubai to open by 2026
The air taxis will operate from four key vertiports currently under construction - Dubai International Airport (DXB), Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, and Palm Jumeirah. According to The Economic Times, the first vertiport at DXB is scheduled for completion by early 2026.
Dubai completes first crewed eVTOL air taxi flight: journey time, vertiport locations and 320kmph specs revealed
The BMW factory in Mexico is not built for human labor.
350,000 vehicles
BMW’s production facility in Mexico can produce up to 350,000 vehicles each year, with various models being rolled out from the plant. The range of BMW cars produced in Mexico includes the BMW X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, and X6 SUVs, as well as the 3 Series and 4 Series sedans.
Logistics 440
Monitoring 420
Assembly 1680
Engineering 510
Site support 350
Total human workers=3400
Fully autonomous vehicle
Volkswagen revealed its Gen.Urban fully autonomous vehicle. City-focused prototype lacks a steering wheel and pedals. Gen.Urban explores human interaction with self-driving cars. The robotaxi wars are heating up as Volkswagen’s Gen.Urban research vehicle is entering a new phase of testing.
Toyota Presents The First Water Engine: 2500 ºC and Dual Injection to Outperform hydrogen
Toyota has introduced the world’s first water engine, operating at an astonishing 2500 ºC and equipped with a revolutionary dual injection system. This development could redefine the future of green transportation, challenging the dominance of hydrogen and electric vehicles.
World Record with 402 Tbps Internet Speed Using Regular Optical Fiber
Japan has set a new world record for internet speed. Researchers at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) in Tokyo achieved an incredible speed of 402 terabits per second (Tbps) using commercially available optical fiber in March 2024. This speed is over 1,000 times faster than what most people have at home.
The world’s first hydrofoil eBike that replicates the cycling experience on water. Designed and developed in New Zealand. Experience the thrill of a completely unique mode of water mobility elevated above the chop and swell.
BMW iX3 - Neue Klasse
Powered by EVE Energy Large Cylindrical Battery
1007km Real-World Range on one charge
Setting a New BMW Efficiency Record
3 new automatic Mc Donald opened at USA. AI upgrades will help grow loyal Golden Arches customers from 175 million to 250 million by 2027.
The basic philosophy of the TATRA FORCE e-DRIVE range is to preserve 100% of TATRA-Mobility. They therefore use the backbone tube chassis with integrated auxiliary transmission, swinging half-axles and air suspension
Samsung is teaming up with US tech company Solid Power and German auto giant BMW to put the batteries on the road by the end of 2026
The batteries are smaller, lighter, and — most importantly — a whole lot safer, according to the South Korean-based electronics manufacturer.
ASSB cells — which will also be available in personal electronics like smartphones and laptops — use solid electrolyte instead of liquid electrolyte found in a lithium-ion batteries.
That means no leaks, no fires — and far fewer sparks flying.
3D construction involves the use of 3D modeling and printing technologies to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability of building projects
3D construction refers to the application of three-dimensional modeling and printing technologies in the construction industry. This innovative approach allows for the creation of detailed models and structures using advanced software and machinery, significantly transforming traditional construction methods.
Ten robots can build a wall of 10 m² twice as fast as five workers. This should lead to increased efficiency in construction.
NVIDIA Releases New Physical AI Models as Global Partners Unveil Next-Generation Robots
NVIDIA Kicks Off the Next Generation of AI With Rubin — Six New Chips, One Incredible AI Supercomputer
charge from empty to full in approximately five minutes without limiting charge to 80 percent,
new "Donut Battery" is an all-solid-state design with an energy density of 400 Wh/kg. If accurate, that figure would exceed many conventional lithium-ion chemistries currently in
design life of up to 100,000 cycles
The batteries, which Donut Lab produces at its own factory in Finland, can also be made in custom shapes, meaning they can easily be swapped into the design of current electric cars or other vehicles. In one demonstration, the team took a swappable battery pack out of a scooter popular in Southeast Asia and re-created it
China races ahead in robovans even as autonomous delivery challenges remain
Neolix says it has deployed 10,000 of the self-driving vehicles in industry milestone
Chinese heavy equipment giant SANY has pulled the curtain back on its fourth-generation electric truck
One driver, five trucks—how China is making autonomous trucks actually work
Developed in partnership with autonomous driving specialist Pony.ai
Scientists create robots smaller than a grain of sand
The Kawasaki Group sponsors the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and unveils the concept model for 2050, "CORLEO," under the exhibition theme "Impulse to Move." New category of Personal Mobility that values the "Fun to Ride" features of Kawasaki motorcycles – “CORLEO”.
Multi-day storage: the pathway to a reliable, clean and secure grid
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The basic principle of operation is reversible rusting
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While discharging, the battery breathes in oxygen from the air and converts iron metal to rust
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While charging, the application of an electrical current converts the rust back to iron and the battery breathes out oxygen
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This cycle is durable and repeatable, providing the grid with low-cost, abundant, and safe energy storage when and where it's needed
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