Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. According to some friends who have the latest “Full Self Driving” (FSD) hardware and V14.2 of the software, the self-driving capabilities are really, really good now. One of those friends has driven more than 1,000 miles without an intervention (something Tesla now shows you on… Continue reading Clean Technica: The One Big Decision Tesla Has To Make On “Full Self Driving”004279
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Clean Technica: How Many Robotaxis Are Crashing? Digging Into Some Data004278
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. It’s funny how things line up in the fabric of time at times. A few days ago, I wrote an article about Tesla having perhaps 29 supervised robotaxis in operation in Austin, Texas. It’s not clear what the exact number is, and it’s not clear… Continue reading Clean Technica: How Many Robotaxis Are Crashing? Digging Into Some Data004278
Waymo Just Reprogrammed Its Robotaxis to Drive Less Safely
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Besides convenience, one of the main benefits of self-driving cars is supposed to be safety. Yet in a bizarre move, Waymo — whose self-driving cabs had been enjoying extraordinary safety metrics — has just taken steps to make its robotaxis more human-like, eroding the safety narrative… Continue reading Waymo Just Reprogrammed Its Robotaxis to Drive Less Safely
CGTN: What makes cooperation between China and France a two-way success
BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With French President Emmanuel Macron currently in China for his fourth state visit, CGTN published an article analyzing how China-France cooperation has been a two-way success, highlighted by mutual commitment to expanding cooperation in strategic areas, high-level political trust and a shared vision for multilateralism in a multipolar world.… Continue reading CGTN: What makes cooperation between China and France a two-way success
Check Out Highlights From WIRED’s 2025 Big Interview Event
WIRED’s Big Interview series prides itself on being the place for engaging conversations with political leaders, creators, executives, and scientists moving the world forward. In 2024, we brought those talks to a stage in San Francisco for the very first time. This year, we did it again, bringing together AMD CEO Lisa Su, Wicked director… Continue reading Check Out Highlights From WIRED’s 2025 Big Interview Event
CGTN: What makes cooperation between China and France a two-way success
BEIJING, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With French President Emmanuel Macron currently in China for his fourth state visit, CGTN published an article analyzing how China-France cooperation has been a two-way success, highlighted by mutual commitment to expanding cooperation in strategic areas, high-level political trust and a shared vision for multilateralism in a multipolar world.… Continue reading CGTN: What makes cooperation between China and France a two-way success
Feds ask Waymo about robotaxis repeatedly passing school buses in Austin
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has asked Waymo for more information about its self-driving system and operations following reports from the Austin School District that its robotaxis illegally passed school buses 19 times this year. In a December 3 letter sent to Waymo, regulators requested detailed information about its fifth-generation self-driving system and operations.… Continue reading Feds ask Waymo about robotaxis repeatedly passing school buses in Austin
Automakers, sugar makers urge govt to promote flex fuel vehicles after E20
After crossing the 20% ethanol-blending milestone, automakers and sugar manufacturers are urging the government to prioritise flex-fuel vehicles – which can run on higher blends and 100% ethanol – instead of incrementally moving to 25% or 30% blends. They want lower taxes on these vehicles and a clear pricing advantage for ethanol over petrol. With… Continue reading Automakers, sugar makers urge govt to promote flex fuel vehicles after E20
Musk says new Tesla software allows texting and driving, which is illegal in most states
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in an X post Thursday that owners can text and drive with the latest version of his company’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver-assistance software, despite the fact that it’s illegal to do so in most states. Musk replied to another user who had noticed the newest update to the software, known… Continue reading Musk says new Tesla software allows texting and driving, which is illegal in most states
University of Phoenix Tuition Guarantee helps students plan for tuition costs
Fixed tuition and new “Know Your Tuition Cost Upfront” campaign aim to bring more transparency to college costs for working adult learners PHOENIX, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — University of Phoenix is reaffirming its commitment to predictable, transparent tuition costs with an enhanced focus on its Tuition Guarantee, which locks in one flat, affordable tuition… Continue reading University of Phoenix Tuition Guarantee helps students plan for tuition costs