sla’s energy storage division generates nearly 25% of the company’s gross profit in Q4 2025, surpassing vehicle business growth rates. The Powerwall, Megablock, and Megapack products achieve 38% year-over-year revenue increases through 2025.
he U.S. Department of Energy rolls back nuclear safety regulations for reactors on federal property, creating new opportunities for small modular reactor startups. Energy technology companies like Oklo now operate under reduced oversight as regulatory changes reshape the industry landscape.
he National Transportation Safety Board and NHTSA investigate Waymo vehicles after multiple incidents involving illegal passes of stopped school buses. These failures highlight technical challenges in perception systems and decision-making algorithms for autonomous driving technology.
he World Economic Forum shifts from traditional policy discussions to technology-focused panels in 2026, with over 60% of Davos keynote sessions centering on tech topics. Meta, Salesforce, and other tech giants now dominate conversations previously reserved for geopolitics and trade diplomacy.
Space Beyond plans to send cremated remains of 1,000 individuals into orbit aboard a 2027 Falcon 9 rocket. The startup aims to reduce traditional space burial costs while maintaining dignity and scalability.
hCrunch Disrupt 2026 offers early bird savings of up to $680 until January 30. The San Francisco conference will feature over 200 startups and speakers from Google DeepMind.
sla discontinues its Autopilot driver-assist system in 2026 to focus entirely on its Full Self-Driving package. The decision follows regulatory scrutiny and a California license suspension over deceptive marketing claims.
General Fusion announces a $1 billion reverse merger to go public in early 2026, injecting over $300 million into operations. The Vancouver-based magnetized target fusion startup pursues the deal after facing challenging fundraising and technical setbacks in 2025.
Waymo launches its driverless robotaxi service to the public in Miami, covering a 60-square-mile zone. The expansion reflects accelerating autonomous vehicle deployments, with one in twenty Americans using AV ride services recently.