Tesla has been spotted using its mobile service fleet to try to fix a new Tesla Semi electric truck that broke down in California. Tesla unveiled the production version of its Tesla Semi class 8 electric truck and delivered the first units last month. PepsiCo took delivery of the first Tesla Semi trucks. Within weeks of
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When Kerry Daynes discovered the words “Jill Dando” scrawled on her fence, shortly after her cat was found dead in her garden with its neck apparently broken, she believed her life was in danger. The forensic psychologist has come face-to-face with some of the UK’s most notorious criminals, including Moors murderer Ian Brady and violent
General Motors (GM) is contemplating releasing a compact electric pickup that would make the Silverado EV look like a giant. GM has made it widely known that it’s going all in on EVs (despite releasing a hybrid Corvette) by providing an “EV for everyone,” including SUVs, crossovers, luxury, and pickups. A significant part of the
American singer and guitarist David Crosby has died at the age of 81. One of the most influential rock singers of the 1960s and 1970s, Crosby co-founded two influential bands – The Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of both groups.
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Noon Energy, which has developed “ultra-low-cost, high energy density carbon-oxygen battery technology for long-duration energy storage” for solar and wind power, today announced that it’s secured $28 million in Series A financing to commercialize its technology. Boston-based Clean Energy Ventures and Aramco Ventures’ new Sustainability Fund (as in, Saudi oil Aramco) led the round. Noon
Kim Kardashian has spent more than £160,000 on a piece of jewellery once worn by Princess Diana. The Attallah Cross was sold to a representative of the American reality star after being put up for auction at Sotheby’s in London. The 1920s pendant, designed by luxury jewellery designer Garrard, was worn on several occasions by
Tesla has increased the price of its home charging station by 20% after several price drops made it the cheapest option available. Last year, Tesla surprised many by announcing that it is opening its EV charge connector with the aim of making it the new standard in North America. The automaker is challenging the J1772/CCS combo connector,
“Lucky girl syndrome” is the latest trend taking over TikTok, and its devotees believe affirmations are the key to a successful – and lucky – life. Wondering what it’s all about – and whether it’s time you started manifesting? Read on. What is the lucky girl syndrome trend? Lucky girl syndrome is a form of
Marvel actor Jeremy Renner has said he is now home following a snow plough accident which left him in critical condition. In response to a Tweet on Monday about his Paramount+ TV series Mayor of Kingstown, Renner wrote: “Outside my brain fog in recovery, I was very excited to watch episode 201 with my family
Electric power is flexing its muscles again as the world’s largest electric ferry – capable of carrying 2,100 passengers and their vehicles – is set for delivery in two years. World’s largest electric ferry set to sail Incat Tasmania, an Australian manufacturer of high-speed craft (HSC) ferries, is ready to deliver the 148-meter (485.5 feet)
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Harry Styles has joined the line-up of performers for the 2023 Brit Awards, organisers have confirmed. The former One Direction star will share the bill with Sam Smith, Kim Petras and rock duo Wet Leg for this year’s ceremony at The O2. It follows a stint of success for the 28-year-old, who has been nominated
Madonna has announced a major world tour marking her 40th anniversary, including a show at London’s O2 Arena. The announcement comes after weeks of speculation the Queen of Pop had been planning something big to celebrate her career since the release of her self-titled debut album, which launched her on the path to stardom with
Harley-Davidson was one of the first major motorcycle manufacturers to add electric motorcycles to its lineup last decade. It should come as no surprise then that the company’s CEO Jochen Zeitz is already saying that the brand’s future will be 100% electric. It won’t happen overnight but rather is likely to take decades for the
Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida has died age 95. She was one of the highest-profile European actresses of the 1950s and early 1960s, playing opposite Hollywood stars including Humphrey Bogart, Rock Hudson, Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Frank Sinatra. Starting out from humble beginnings, she became one of the most recognisable faces of Italian post-war cinema.
Juiced Bikes is back with a new edition of its highest-performance electric bike yet – the HyperScrambler 2. This time, the company’s founder, Tora Harris, has reworked the aesthetics of the bike in a limited edition run to create the Founder’s Edition HyperScrambler 2. Only 150 of these e-bikes will be made, each coming individually
Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles
Hollywood actor Richard E Grant and TV presenter Alison Hammond have been announced as the hosts of the 2023 BAFTAs. Grant, who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in crime biography Can You Ever Forgive Me?, will host the 76th annual film awards ceremony at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in February.
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