Is this the world’s first solid-state battery?

Transportation Donut Lab says its solid-state batteries are in production. Is the startup blowing smoke? by Tim Stevens Jan 8, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC Transportation Donut Lab says its solid-state batteries are in production. Is the startup blowing smoke? by Tim Stevens Jan 8, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC CES is a land of bold announcements… Continue reading Is this the world’s first solid-state battery?

Trump’s Air Strikes Targeted a Scientific Research Institute, Venezuela Says

Javier Campos/picture alliance via Getty Images As Venezuelans begin to pick up the rubble following massive air strikes by the United States over the weekend, the full scope of the destruction is slowly coming into focus. As Agence France-Pressereports, Venezuelan officials say the US air strikes that killed at least 56 soldiers also destroyed numerous… Continue reading Trump’s Air Strikes Targeted a Scientific Research Institute, Venezuela Says

America’s new era of energy imperialism is about more than oil 

Trump wants Venezuela’s oil, Greenland’s minerals, and above all — control. by Justine Calma Jan 8, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC Trump wants Venezuela’s oil, Greenland’s minerals, and above all — control. by Justine Calma Jan 8, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC Justine Calma is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than… Continue reading America’s new era of energy imperialism is about more than oil 

Waymo is rebranding its Zeekr robotaxi

Waymo has spent the past three years refining and testing a minivan-like vehicle made by Chinese automaker Zeekr. And now, before this robotaxi joins Waymo’s official commercial fleet, it’s getting a new name, the company told TechCrunch. The Zeekr RT robotaxi will now be named Ojai (pronounced “oh-hi”) — after the village in the Topatopa… Continue reading Waymo is rebranding its Zeekr robotaxi

Volvo touts EX60’s range and charging speed ahead of official debut

Transportation The midsize crossover will have at least 400 miles of estimated range when it goes into production later this year. The midsize crossover will have at least 400 miles of estimated range when it goes into production later this year. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 8, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is… Continue reading Volvo touts EX60’s range and charging speed ahead of official debut

Clean Technica: Full Self Driving Supervised (FSDS) in the Australian Regions004317

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Tesla’s FSDS is a big hit in Australia, with lots of video clips being posted online. Even the normally EV sceptical (and anti-Tesla) media is praising its abilities. But, what about the all-important regional areas, with poor roads, intermittent internet access, and very long distances? … Continue reading Clean Technica: Full Self Driving Supervised (FSDS) in the Australian Regions004317

Clean Technica: Qualcomm, ZF, And Mobileye Offer New ADAS Systems004316

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. If your idea of driving is being whisked along in a computer controlled horizontal elevator, the future’s so bright you gotta wear shades! For years, Tesla has promised its customers Full Self Driving capability and now it seems to be on the cusp of actually… Continue reading Clean Technica: Qualcomm, ZF, And Mobileye Offer New ADAS Systems004316

Clean Technica: Tesla Fans, Imagine If Tesla Actually Had 15 Models004315

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Tesla sales were down in 2025, while EV sales were up overall. Tesla sales were down in the US, in Europe (by almost 30%), and in China (for the first time since 2020). A lot of Tesla fans, however, are eager to point out where… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Fans, Imagine If Tesla Actually Had 15 Models004315

Clean Technica: Tesla Owners Slammed With Outdoor Parking Repair Costs004314

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. This is not a topic I ever thought I’d get a PR email about, but we do get all kinds of odd PR pitches these days. It’s about wear & tear on cars, particularly as it relates to outdoor parking. Incidentally, I was just talking… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Owners Slammed With Outdoor Parking Repair Costs004314