Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaChery Previews New EV and Hybrid Lineup at GIIAS 2026 ahead of Philippine DebutsTANGERANG, Indonesia — Chery is using Indonesia as more than a sales market for electrified vehicles, with the company developing products around local driving conditions while using the country as a base for its wider Southeast Asian strategy. That approach was evident at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, ... [continued] The post Chery Previews New EV and Hybrid Lineup at GIIAS 2026 ahead of Philippine Debuts appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Raymond Tribdino·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Robot ReportWhy robots that can’t communicate naturally won’t be adoptedGunnar Pétur Hauksson, the co-founder and COO at Treble Technologies, says robotics developers can't overlook the importance of hearing. The post Why robots that can’t communicate naturally won’t be adopted appeared first on The Robot Report. (opens original source in a new tab)Gunnar Pétur Hauksson·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskWall Street's private blockchain obsession is a 'race to the bottom,' Ethereum advocate Raman warnsCentrally controlled, permission-only networks have a role to play in finance, but need a transparent, open base to reap the benefits blockchain technology offers. (opens original source in a new tab)Ian Allison·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesOptimus previews digital twin of US freight networkMost freight data explains what already happened. Optimus is building a network twin to model what breaks next, and which corridors absorb the pressure. The post Optimus previews digital twin of US freight network appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Thomas Wasson·15 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaThe Blades Aren’t Spinning for Wind Projects in LuzonThe ambitious push by the Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines to accelerate clean energy transitions is encountering major friction on the ground. As developers race to build onshore wind facilities to hit national decarbonization targets, projects are running directly into complex regulatory frameworks, environmental constraints, and organized community ... [continued] The post The Blades Aren’t Spinning for Wind Projects in Luzon appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Raymond Tribdino·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesWhy 22 States Are Suing to Block a Federal Demand for 17 Million Truckers’ Records.A legal battle now underway over the records of America’s truck drivers is being described very differently depending on who is doing the describing. The U.S. Department of Transportation calls it a “radical” effort by state attorneys general to shield dangerous drivers from the law. The states call it an unlawful federal seizure of the […] The post Why 22 States Are Suing to Block a Federal Demand for 17 Million Truckers’ Records. appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Adam Wingfield·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWaves$6.6M in vapes, nicotine pouches seized from US semis entering Canada in 4 daysBorder officers intercepted three shipments from commercial drivers arriving from the United States. CBSA told FreightWaves what officers found and why organized crime remains a concern. The post $6.6M in vapes, nicotine pouches seized from US semis entering Canada in 4 days appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Phil Brink·15 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyScientists solve the mystery of a brain “switch” that can trigger weight loss in opposite waysScientists have uncovered why two seemingly opposite ways of targeting the same brain receptor can both promote weight loss. In mice, activating the GIP receptor in the brainstem reduced appetite, while blocking it in the hypothalamus removed a kind of “brake” on fullness signals. The discovery helps explain why very different obesity drugs can achieve similar results and suggests that carefully combining GIP-targeting treatments with GLP-1 drugs like those related to Wegovy and Ozempic could pr (opens original source in a new tab)15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosCollege loses its monopoly on the American DreamWhether framed on an office wall, collecting dust in a box or still a distant dream, the college diploma is getting a hard reappraisal.Why it matters: College was once sold as a ticket to the American dream. But students today are taking a tougher look at the college tradeoff: burdensome debt and no guarantee of a dream career — or employment at all, as <a href="https://www.axios.com/ (opens original source in a new tab)Avery Lotz·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Axios"There's no point": AI forces college students to rethink their majorStudents — and their parents — are searching for future-proof college majors for an AI-powered world. Why it matters: AI is changing the skills employers expect from entry-level workers, while colleges are rethinking how to prepare students for the transition.The big p (opens original source in a new tab)Megan Morrone·15 August 2026
Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaIndia Announces National AI Skills and Digital Resilience InitiativesPrime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a series of national initiatives covering artificial intelligence (AI), digital education, semiconductor manufacturing, civil defence and energy security during his address on India’s 80th Independence Day. The measures aim to strengthen workforce skills, technological self-reliance and national resilience as India pursues long-term economic and strategic goals. Details of the […] (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)WiredPuerto Rico Is Rationing Water. It Could’ve Avoided It by Harvesting RainwaterThe island could capture billions of gallons of water a year if it implemented systems to catch it as it falls from the sky. (opens original source in a new tab)Yessenia Funes·15 August 2026
