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Tesla Will Charge You $150 If You Puke In A Robotaxi

Tesla will begin charging riders who make a mess while using its Robotaxi service. Riders will be assessed a fee on one or two tiers depending on the severity of the mess. The fee will cost up to $150 for "severe" messes, including biohazard events and smoking. Tesla's Robotaxi service

China NEV retail sales in Dec 1-21 rise 1% year-on-year to 788,000 units

From December 1 to 21, China's overall passenger vehicle retail sales totaled 1.3 million units, down 19 percent year-on-year. Year-to-date, China's passenger NEV cumulative retail sales reached 12.26 million units, up 18 percent year-on-year. (A Volkswagen ID. 3 displayed at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. Image credit: CnEVPost)

How thermal energy storage (TES) makes steam from renewables economically viable 

Using electricity – but only when prices are low  Biomass is not always available in sufficient quantities and is costly, and in the chemical sector, green or blue hydrogen is not a practical option for process heat. This makes electricity the most realistic alternative to replace a fossil fuel boiler. Electricity can be very cost-effective, particularly

Waymo sues Santa Monica over order to halt overnight charging sessions

Waymo has filed a lawsuit against the City of Santa Monica in Los Angeles County Superior Court, seeking to block an order that requires the company to cease overnight charging at two facilities.  In its complaint, Waymo argued that its self-driving cars’ operations do not constitute a public nuisance, and

Elon Musk's Grok records lowest hallucination rate in AI reliability study

Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated on Monday that Full Self-Driving (Supervised) could launch in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as soon as January 2026.  Provided that Musk’s timeframe proves accurate, FSD would be able to start saturating the Middle East, starting with the UAE, next year.  Musk’s estimate In a

Risk, optimisation, data, tolls in focus

Managing risks when choosing a supplier: dating before marriage One of the recurring themes was the challenges faced during the procurement and then commissioning stages of BESS projects’ lifecycles. Supply chain platform Infyos’ CEO Sarah Montgomery emphasised the importance of addressing supply chain risks during the pre-contracting and due diligence

Tesla China quietly posts Robotaxi-related job listing

Tesla has launched Europe’s first public shuttle service using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in the rural Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm region of Germany, demonstrating how the technology can restore independence and mobility for people who struggle with limited transport options.  Local officials tested the system on narrow country roads and were impressed by

VIDEO: Discover how New York powers energy storage innovation

Learn about startup success stories, current initiatives and gain insights into how you can leverage our support for your company’s growth. Don’t miss the chance to learn about upcoming application deadlines and how to apply. Take the first step toward advancing your project and connecting with a vibrant battery entrepreneurial ecosystem!  Speakers: Bandhana Katoch, associate VP,

Tesla FSD fleet is nearing 7 billion total miles, including 2.5 billion city miles

Tesla has launched Europe’s first public shuttle service using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in the rural Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm region of Germany, demonstrating how the technology can restore independence and mobility for people who struggle with limited transport options.  Local officials tested the system on narrow country roads and were impressed by

Tesla starts showing how FSD will change lives in Europe

Tesla has launched Europe’s first public shuttle service using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in the rural Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm region of Germany, demonstrating how the technology can restore independence and mobility for people who struggle with limited transport options.  Local officials tested the system on narrow country roads and were impressed by

BLUETTI Elite 10 Mini — Portable Power Station Review

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I’ve found my new favorite machine, or gadget. I’m not sure how to classify it. It’s the new BLUETTI Elite 10 Mini Power Station. It’s a 200W, 128Wh, 3.97 lb portable power station that is super easy to take around,

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