Nikola Motors’ new zero-emission trucks will be released in 2020. At its Salt Lake City headquarters, Nikola Motor Company—referred to as “the Tesla of trucks”—revealed…
SolarStratos’ Solar Plane to Fly 80,000 Feet Above Earth
Solar plane will show passengers curvature of earth and stars in daylight Forget about flying high in the sky. The SolarStratos team behind a new solar…
Coal Loses Power Among 6 Major Countries
6 developed countries have decided to phase-out coal in favor of renewable energy which is not only safer but also more profitable. Use of coal…
Driverless Trucks to Disrupt Canada’s Oil Sands
Suncor’s use of an AHS reflects the mining industry’s shift towards increased automation Northern Alberta is home to third largest oil deposit in the world—behind…
How Green Transport Will Be Faster, Cheaper and Quieter
From buses to planes, nearly all modes of transport are experimenting with green innovations that will benefit passengers, and the planet. World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Passenger…
Canada’s Universal Basic Income Plan Officially Rolls Out
The program would guarantee all citizens a basic income The Canadian province of Ontario will be testing universal basic income (UBI) for its citizens in…
Tyson’s $150 Million VC Fund to Invest in Meatless Meat
The VC fund will invest in food and agriculture startups as well as commercializing meat substitutes Could people get used to the idea of eating…
The Compass for Homebuilding Innovations Comes from Millennials
It’s no secret that Millennials delay many major life decisions–marriage, starting a family–by about 4 years. This is not borne of lack of ambition, but…
How $2.6 Billion Tesla SolarCity Deal Benefits Everyone
In the near future, Tesla could be the triple leader in the electric car, battery, and solar markets, of course with the help of SolarCity….
December Construction News Wrap Up
This month’s latest construction news headlinesNHL Headquarters is on the move to new Manhattan skyscraper… The National Hockey League is moving from its Midtown Manhattan…
Six Tips to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint During the Holidays
According to the EPA, between Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day holidays, household waste increases by more than 25 percent Do you want to give the earth…
What Cutting Boeing Contract Means for Business
Is Boeing’s custom Air Force One 747 getting too expensive for the next commander-in-chief? 1990- current, Boeing 747, VC-25A 1990 – current, Boeing 747, VC-25A…
Hate Lines? Amazon’s Retail Stores of the Future go Sans Checkout
New smart grocery stores allow Amazon shoppers to grab-and-go without ever having to wait Amazon has made another definitive advance in the retail revolution. In…
HIV To Be Treated With the Best Vaccine Discovered Yet
Largest clinical trial which begins in South Africa ensures more sustained protection Credit: C. Bickel / Science Translational Medicine Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) directly affects…
Wearables’ Potential Lies Beyond Watches
While the Apple Watch, FitBit, and Samsung Gear devices get all the attention as far as wearables are concerned, the technology has uses in almost…
Senegal to Use National Digital Currency Based on Blockchain
The new national digital currency called eCFA will expand to fourteen other countries Africa. The African nation of Senegal has become the second country in…