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
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
Lightera Advances Fiber-integrated Temperature Feedback for Safer Laser-based Medical Procedures
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BiOS – Hall D Booth #8430, Photonics West Hall F Booth #4505 — Lightera, a global leader in advanced specialty optical fiber solutions, announced today a new development program that combines real-time fiber-optic temperature sensing with precision laser power delivery in a single fiber platform. Designed for medical applications where… Continue reading Lightera Advances Fiber-integrated Temperature Feedback for Safer Laser-based Medical Procedures
Illuminating New Possibilities in Infrastructure Monitoring: Lightera Introduces DataSens™ DryBlock Cable
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SPIE Photonics West 2026 – Booth 4505 – Lightera today announced the release of DataSens™ DryBlock Cable, a solution designed to help business partners advance their distributed sensing capabilities without compromising on ease of installation. By integrating enhanced backscatter fiber into a proven outside plant (OSP) design, Lightera… Continue reading Illuminating New Possibilities in Infrastructure Monitoring: Lightera Introduces DataSens™ DryBlock Cable
Neumann University Receives Record $5 Million Gift for Nursing Scholarships
ASTON, Pa., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Neumann University has received a $5 million gift — the largest in its history by an individual — from William Fegley, Jr., and his wife Jacquelyn to support undergraduate nursing students in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. The family has designated $4.5 million for undergraduate nursing… Continue reading Neumann University Receives Record $5 Million Gift for Nursing Scholarships
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?
Hyundai’s Boston Dynamics scoops up Tesla’s former Optimus head Milan Kovac
Hyundai’s Boston Dynamics has hired Milan Kovac, Tesla’s former senior vice president and head of the Optimus humanoid robot program, as a group adviser and outside director. The move is a major blow to Tesla’s humanoid robot ambitions and a significant coup for Hyundai, which is clearly serious about dominating the nascent humanoid robot market.… Continue reading Hyundai’s Boston Dynamics scoops up Tesla’s former Optimus head Milan Kovac