Miami-Dade County is pioneering the future of law enforcement with the deployment of its first autonomous police vehicle, dubbed PUG (Police Unmanned Ground). This self-driving cruiser marks a watershed moment in policing technology, combining advanced robotics with artificial intelligence to create a mobile surveillance platform that operates independently of human officers. Developed by the non-profit…
At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Aptera Motors unveiled the production-ready version of its solar-powered, three-wheeled electric vehicle—a pivotal moment for the California startup that has spent over a decade refining its unconventional approach to sustainable transportation. The company’s ambitious vision centers on a vehicle capable of traveling up to 40 miles…
Tesla revolutionized the automotive industry in 2012 when it introduced seamless over-the-air software updates—a capability that continues to leave competitors scrambling to catch up more than a decade later. Despite billions in investment and extensive R&D efforts from traditional automakers, Tesla’s dominance in software update frequency, scope, and execution remains virtually unchallenged. The Power of…
The automotive industry’s shift toward software-defined vehicles has created new opportunities—and new pitfalls. Volvo’s experience with the EX90 electric SUV exemplifies both sides of this transformation. What began as a flagship launch in 2025 quickly devolved into a customer relations nightmare, forcing the Swedish automaker to take the extraordinary step of replacing every EX90’s central…
In an era where digital technology should make economic data collection more precise and comprehensive than ever, a troubling paradox has emerged. The very foundations of economic measurement—the surveys, polls, and data collection mechanisms that inform critical policy decisions—are under siege from two converging forces: widespread public disengagement and proposed restrictions on data transparency. The…
August 2025 delivered a watershed moment for the US automotive industry as electric vehicle sales shattered previous records. According to Kelley Blue Book data, Americans purchased 146,332 electric cars during the month—capturing nearly 10% of the total new vehicle market for the first time. This breakthrough represents more than just impressive numbers; it signals a…