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
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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
Is Tesla ending FSD direct sales to avoid CA’s false advertising ban?
Tesla abruptly announced this week that it would no longer sell its Full Self-Driving software package through an upfront, one-time fee, and instead would move to a subscription only model, starting on February 14th. That just so happens to be the same day that a court ruling goes into effect that could stop Tesla from… Continue reading Is Tesla ending FSD direct sales to avoid CA’s false advertising ban?
Uber: From Flexibility to Employment: Lessons from Uber Eats in the Netherlands
The Netherlands offers a real-world test of what happens when flexible platform work becomes fixed employment. In 2025, Uber Eats couriers moved to employee status through staffing agencies — and the results were stark. Active courier numbers plunged as many work opportunities disappeared or workers simply walked away. Six months after the shift, only 10% remained on… Continue reading Uber: From Flexibility to Employment: Lessons from Uber Eats in the Netherlands
Canada, China slash EV, canola tariffs in reset of ties
Canada and China have struck an initial trade deal that will slash tariffs on electric vehicles and canola, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday, as both nations promised to tear down trade barriers while forging new strategic ties. 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
Hyundai Motor Group to appoint former head of Tesla’s humanoid robot program as adviser
South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group said on Friday it plans to appoint Milan Kovac, the former head of Tesla‘s humanoid robot program, as an adviser as it seeks to bolster its competitiveness in robotics and artificial intelligence. The auto group also plans to nominate Kovac as an outside director of the firm’s U.S. subsidiary Boston… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group to appoint former head of Tesla’s humanoid robot program as adviser
SST and UMC Launch Automotive-Grade Flash Memory Platform
Silicon Storage Technology (SST), a Microchip Technology subsidiary, and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) announced the production release of their 28nm SuperFlash Gen 4 platform with full automotive grade 1 qualification. The ESF4 technology integrates with UMC’s 28HPC+ foundry process, targeting the growing market for advanced automotive controllers. The platform addresses industry demands for reliable data… Continue reading SST and UMC Launch Automotive-Grade Flash Memory Platform
INCHEON-IFEZ Booth Wraps Up a Successful CES 2026, Recording $560M in Export Consultations and 17 Innovation Awards
Over 15,000 visitors to the INCHEON–IFEZ Booth; IFEZ supported a record 50 innovation companies participating in CES 2026. Participating companies secure a foundation for global expansion, including 20 MoU signings. INCHEON, South Korea, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) announced the successful operation of the INCHEON–IFEZ Booth at CES 2026,… Continue reading INCHEON-IFEZ Booth Wraps Up a Successful CES 2026, Recording $560M in Export Consultations and 17 Innovation Awards
MindHYVE.ai™ and The Open University of Kenya Announce Strategic Collaboration on AI-Powered Learning and Academic Innovation
NAIROBI, Kenya and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Open University of Kenya (OUK) and MindHYVE.ai, Inc., a U.S.-based artificial intelligence company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic collaboration focused on advancing AI-powered learning enablement and academic innovation. Continue Reading A new chapter in digital education: MindHYVE.ai™ and… Continue reading MindHYVE.ai™ and The Open University of Kenya Announce Strategic Collaboration on AI-Powered Learning and Academic Innovation