DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

MG'S SUV HECTOR GETS BIG UPGRADES

Source: MG

British based automaker MG has done a major redesign and upgrade on its increasingly popular SUV, the Next G MG Hector & Hector Plus
The large, 5 or 7 seat SUV has been equipped with highly advanced, smart technologies and cutting-edge good looks
Hector has new, autonomous, Level 2 driving technology
It is now equipped with all digital instrumentation, voice control commands, a 14" infotainment system display, connected exterior light bar, a big front grill with chrome diamond shapes and a very plush, contemporary interior
The vehicle has a 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder gas engine that pumps out 143 bhp and 184 ft-lbs of torque
Top speed is 121 mph
iSmart Technology with more than 75 connected car features
MG remains headquartered in the UK but is China owned with production facilities in India, China and Thailand
The MG Hector was first introduced into the India car market.

HONDA'S NEW AUTONOMOUS ROBOT AWV

Source: Honda AWV

Honda's new robot, AWV or the Autonomous Work Vehicle, is designed to drive and move goods over tough terrain like construction sites
The all-electric, zero-emissions AWV can drive itself, along with two pallets of goods weighing up to 2,000 pounds, without any human intervention
Top driving speed up to 10 mph
Battery range is 28 miles or 10 hours of power
To navigate, AWV has a suite of sensors on its mast
Can operate autonomously or by remote control
Technologies include GPS, LiDAR, cameras, radar, cloud connectivity - all controlled by a tablet-based interface
Can work in tandem with other Honda AWVs
Honda is targeting the AWV for worksite transport and to address worker shortages
Honda is now looking for companies to partner with and test the AWVs at their worksites
Some of the new technologies in AWV are likely to find their way into new Honda robots and cars.

WORLD'S BIGGEST OCEAN PROTECTION TREATY IN HISTORY

Source: Stock image of endangered Sea Turtle

The United Nations' High Seas Treaty will protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030
Greenpeace calls the treaty "the biggest conservation agreement in the history of the world"
Nearly 200 nations have signed it
The nations are also promising to dedicate more money to develop innovative solutions to species extinction, marine conservation and biodiversity
A key innovation being targeted is the development of pathways to establish marine sanctuaries for treaty signatories to turn their Ocean Treaty Pledge into a reality
A key goal is to stop and reverse the accelerating extinction of ocean species
The non-profit Pew Trust calls the agreement a "once in a generation opportunity to protect the oceans and a major win for biodiversity
This breakthrough international agreement comes at a time when ocean heat content has hit a record high which has deleterious impacts on marine species, tides, currents, weather, hurricanes, heat waves and is a clear sign of accelerating Climate Change
Ocean conservation is extremely important because 70% of the earth's surface is composed of oceans.

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