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May 28, 2023

Radical new “Flying-V” plane aims to transform flight

Posted by in categories: futurism, transportation

The Flying-V airplane doesn’t look like anything you’ll find at today’s airports, but it could be the future of aviation.

May 27, 2023

Could analog chips be the solution to AI’s power thirst?

Posted by in categories: mobile phones, robotics/AI, transportation

Digital chips have revolutionized the world beyond all recognition. Yet, despite their enormous advantages to computing, for power-hungry processes like AI, analog might be best.

Digital computer chips are the mainstay of our current digital age.

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May 27, 2023

United Airlines plans to bring flying cars to Chicago

Posted by in categories: innovation, transportation

United Airlines and California-based startup Archer Aviation have announced plans to use flying cars to ferry passengers between Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and a “vertiport” just minutes from downtown.

“I’m pleased that Chicago residents will be among the first in the nation to experience this innovative, convenient form of travel,” said Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot.

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May 26, 2023

The Result Of Unchecked AI: Balancing The Benefits And The Risks

Posted by in categories: robotics/AI, transportation

Vinay is the CEO and Founder of Arya.ai, the AI cloud for safe & responsible AI.

From self-driving cars to virtual assistants, AI is driving us to a high-performing ecosystem, creating promising use cases across industries every day. While organizations are generating substantial value with artificial intelligence (AI), the technology has many potential risks. Although its capabilities are expanding daily, so are the regulations, risks and ethical pitfalls around AI. Let’s discuss AI’s potential risks to individuals and society and industries’ preparedness to mitigate them.

Reliability is critical to ensuring the effective and safe deployment of AI models in real-world applications. While AI models are expected to maintain accuracy, their performance can drift over time due to several factors. Failure to monitor and diagnose AI models can lead to inaccurate predictions and high-stakes issues.

May 26, 2023

Meet kAI: the four-legged AI employee at Singapore’s rail operator

Posted by in categories: robotics/AI, transportation

Facebook kAI will be installed at the North East Line Depot and will be responsible for dedicated tasks like MASS rapid transit (MRT) train inspections and detecting missing screws and panels underneath the trains. kAI will help bring down the time spent on train inspections by half.

May 26, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group, LG Energy to build $4.3 billion EV battery plant in US

Posted by in categories: energy, policy, sustainability, transportation

Biden’s energy policy is paying off big time.


SEOUL, May 26 (Reuters) — South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES) (373220.KS) on Friday said they will build a $4.3 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in the United States amid a push to take advantage of tax credits.

Manufacturers must adhere to new U.S. sourcing requirements for EV battery components and critical minerals so that buyers of their vehicles can qualify for up to $7,500 in tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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May 26, 2023

Auto-GPT, BabyAGI, and AgentGPT: How to use AI agents

Posted by in categories: robotics/AI, transportation

AI agents like Auto-GPT, AgentGPT, and BabyAGI build off of OpenAI’s API to automate tasks. Here’s how to use them.

May 26, 2023

Tesla Model Y is now the world’s best-selling car, first EV to do so

Posted by in categories: sustainability, transportation

The Tesla Model Y was the world’s best-selling car in Q1 2023, marking the first time ever that an EV has achieved this feat, according to industry analyst JATO Dynamics.

Model Y sales have been growing around the world for the last few years, putting the car on the trajectory to become the world’s best-selling vehicle. The feat was first predicted even before the car came to market, as Tesla thought the car could see up to a million units of demand per year.

It was an ambitious goal at the time, with many considering it another example of an “optimistic” Tesla prediction, but last year Tesla said the Model Y was on track to become the world’s best-selling car in 2023.

May 26, 2023

Tesla Cybertruck interior photo shows improved yoke steering & more

Posted by in categories: Elon Musk, sustainability, transportation

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New Tesla Cybertruck interior photos reveal an improved yoke steering wheel and other new tiny details to the all-electric pickup truck.

The interior photos revealed an improved yoke steering wheel that’s closed up, similar to a traditional round steering wheel.

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May 25, 2023

The World’s First Solar-Electric Car Just Went Into Production

Posted by in categories: sustainability, transportation

Lightyear’s sleek O sedan has solar panels that can provide up to 44 miles of range per day.