Donald Trump’s (79) announcement that he would impose tariffs on eight European countries caused a lot of criticism in business and politics. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (67) and Council President António Costa (64) warned of the consequences during the signing of the Mercosur agreement in Paraguay. “Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Donald Trump: Criticism of Greenland tariffs from business and politics004653
Tag: Autonomous
Robots Have a Small Problem: They Completely Suck
Sam Barnes/Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images Tech leaders are predicting an imminent revolution in the field of robotics, promising a future in which humanoid robots can leverage the power of artificial intelligence to help us out in our day-to-day lives, from folding the laundry to taking care of the elderly. AI chipmaker Nvidia… Continue reading Robots Have a Small Problem: They Completely Suck
Baidu’s Apollo Go and K2’s AutoGo Commence Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service on Yas Island, Announce Phased Expansion Across Abu Dhabi
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
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
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