What do tomorrow's automakers have to do with net-zero buildings? Why it's important: This will transform the design and technology requirements for buildings in order to accommodate personal EVs and even electric fleets What It Is: Drillinginfo, a SaaS provider for the energy industry, has acquired Pattern Recognition Technologies (PRT), an energy forecasting software player. Why It Matters: Adding PRT's machine learning capabilities to predict energy consumption will allow Drillinginfo to enter horizontal markets in energy data analytics. This maneuver also bolsters Drillinginfo's North American customer base, particularly in clean energy data analytics. Why It Matters: Incumbents are reacting to the transition towards smart products by picking up smart home specialists.