Having secured the fully driverless commercial permit in mid-November 2025, the partners have launched fully autonomous ride-hailing service via the AutoGo app. Initial operations cover Yas Island, with phased expansion planned for Reem, Al Maryah, and Saadiyat Islands. The launch marks a critical step toward the partners’ goal of deploying hundreds of vehicles by 2026… Continue reading Baidu’s Apollo Go and K2’s AutoGo Commence Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service on Yas Island, Announce Phased Expansion Across Abu Dhabi
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Vinfast To Expand Product Portfolio With Three New Models In 2026
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast, which sees India as a key pillar in its global expansion strategy, is set to expand its product portfolio with three new electric models in 2026. First of the three will be a seven-seater electric MPV, Limo Green, likely to be launched in February. “In 2026, VinFast plans to introduce… Continue reading Vinfast To Expand Product Portfolio With Three New Models In 2026
Vinfast’s Next Four Big Moves In India In 2026
After laying the groundwork with the VF6 and VF7, Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is preparing to shift gears in India. The focus is now moving beyond market entry towards scale, localisation, and ecosystem readiness, as the company sharpens its plans for 2026. At the centre of this next phase are four strategic priorities that… Continue reading Vinfast’s Next Four Big Moves In India In 2026
Building Trust in New-Age EV Brands: Key Lessons from 2025
India’s electric vehicle journey has reached a stage where scale is no longer theoretical. Ambitions remain firm at 30 percent of private cars, 70 percent of commercial vehicles, 40 percent of buses and 80 percent of two and three wheelers by 2030, translating to nearly 80 million EVs on the road. In 2025 registrations crossed… Continue reading Building Trust in New-Age EV Brands: Key Lessons from 2025
Canada, China slash EV, canola tariffs in reset of ties
Canada and China struck an initial trade deal on Friday that will slash tariffs on electric vehicles and canola, as both nations promised to tear down trade barriers while forging new strategic ties during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit. The first Canadian prime minister to visit China since 2017, Carney is seeking to rebuild ties… Continue reading Canada, China slash EV, canola tariffs in reset of ties
Clean Technica: What’s the Status of Class Action Lawsuit on Tesla Full Self Driving?004327
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Despite covering Tesla closely for almost a decade and a half, some stories sneak through. I thought Tesla had “gotten away with it” up until now in regards to very misleading marketing and claims around Tesla “Full Self Driving” and it surprised me that there… Continue reading Clean Technica: What’s the Status of Class Action Lawsuit on Tesla Full Self Driving?004327
Clean Technica: Does Tesla Need Another Year of Self-Driving Training? New Elon Musk Prediction After HUGE Prediction Miss004326
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Elon Musk made a statement last week that was really hard to understand, because it was seemingly way outside of his normal statements on self-driving capability and Tesla robotaxis. I still don’t really know what to make of it, but let’s dive in. And then… Continue reading Clean Technica: Does Tesla Need Another Year of Self-Driving Training? New Elon Musk Prediction After HUGE Prediction Miss004326
Fleetzero Raises $43 Million Series A from Obvious Ventures, Maersk Growth, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, 8090 Industries and Others to Scale Shipping Electrification and Autonomy
HOUSTON, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fleetzero, a marine technology company building hybrid and electric propulsion systems for ships, today announced a $43 million Series A financing and the opening of a new manufacturing and R&D facility in Houston, Texas. The capital will be used to expand manufacturing of Fleetzero’s Leviathan™ hybrid and electric marine propulsion… Continue reading Fleetzero Raises $43 Million Series A from Obvious Ventures, Maersk Growth, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, 8090 Industries and Others to Scale Shipping Electrification and Autonomy
GAC Energy Releases 2025 EV Charging Ecosystem Report: Over 23,000 Self-Operated Charging Piles Across China
GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, GAC Energy has released its 2025 Ecological Service Report, highlighting strong advances in ultra-fast charging technology, nationwide network deployment, and V2G innovation under the GAC Group’s “2⁶ Energy Action” strategy – the strategic plan launched by GAC Group to develop a comprehensive, vertically integrated new energy vehicle (NEV) industry… Continue reading GAC Energy Releases 2025 EV Charging Ecosystem Report: Over 23,000 Self-Operated Charging Piles Across China
Our Favorite Compact Power Station Is on Sale for 33% Off
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re heading into the cold and windy season, which generally means power outages. One of the best ways to stay prepared for those cold and dark days is a portable power station like the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus, which is currently marked down by $100 at Best Buy and by… Continue reading Our Favorite Compact Power Station Is on Sale for 33% Off