Engineering students from Eindhoven University of Technology have built the Stella Juva, a solar-powered electric ambulance designed after consultations with African health NGOs to serve remote Kenyan communities. The vehicle carries an ultrasound scanner, X-ray equipment, a defibrillator and a refrigerator for vaccines, functioning as a mobile clinic rather than just transport, and is now undergoing real-world trials in select Kenyan communities.
futurism.com
· 2026-09-20
Blurams used IFA 2026 in Berlin to introduce a broad home security ecosystem covering outdoor solar-powered cameras, indoor dome cameras, a local storage hub, and an AI companion toy for children. The lineup includes three F-series outdoor cameras ranging from a 4MP model to a 4K Ultra HD version, each featuring solar charging, motion detection, night vision, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. All devices support free cloud playback and local microSD storage without requiring a subscription.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-05
Aptera has entered a $44 million agreement with Launch Technologies to handle production of its solar-powered electric vehicle. As part of the arrangement, Launch is becoming an early investor in Aptera and receiving stock warrants, giving it a financial stake in the company's success while providing Aptera access to volume discounts and mass-production capacity.
frequal.com
· 2026-08-29