Electric farm trucks are awesome – I actually bought one from China to use as a utility vehicle around my parents’ sprawling property. But while mine looks like a knockoff American truck, I recently found a much more Eastern-style truck that has me intrigued. It’s a perfect selection for the latest entry in my Awesomely
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Power Of The Dog, West Side Story and Succession are among the big winners at this year’s Golden Globes – but the 2022 event was a very different affair to usual, held in private without celebrities following controversy over the diversity of its membership. Winners were quietly announced on the Golden Globes website and social
There were no celebs and no broadcast, but the Golden Globes still went ahead this year, albeit in private. The muted ceremony followed a year of criticism for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the organisation which runs the awards. However, the event still took place – here is a full list of the Golden Globes
We’ve all heard it: “Supply chain issues”. It’s one of the main reasons for disruptions to so many industries across the spectrum. And at a time when micromobility products such as electric bikes and e-scooters are taking off like wildfire, many companies are coming under fire for their slow shipping and slower responses to customer
Talk of a boycott from this year’s scandal-hit Golden Globes isn’t strictly true insists the organisation which runs them. Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) president Helen Hoehne has told Sky News the decision to hold a pared-back ceremony this weekend is in fact the group’s “sensitive” response to the criticism its faced over the last
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Daymak revealed the first “production-look” prototype of its 85 mph, light-electric three-wheeler, the Daymak Spiritus, back in October. At the time, it was thought to be a static display piece – but now? It’s a runner, and we’ve got video. The video was posted with the description “The Spiritus 3-Wheel All Electric Car first drive
TV presenter Denise Van Outen has revealed that she made the “difficult decision” to split from her fiance Eddie Boxshall, after a seven-year-long relationship. The 47-year-old shared a heartfelt post on Instagram announcing the news, adding that she would “always treasure the good times” she had with her former partner. Van Outen had previously said
The 17-year-old son of Irish singer Sinead O’Connor has died a day after he went missing. O’Connor paid tribute to her son Shane in a Twitter post on Saturday, writing that he had “decided to end his earthly struggle and is now with God”. She wrote: “My beautiful son, Nevi’im Nesta Ali Shane O’Connor, the
Tesla announced today that it is going to increase the price of its Full Self-Driving package to $12,000 starting on January 17. The price bump should coincide with the release of an important new update. The Price of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) package has been somewhat controversial. CEO Elon Musk has made Tesla’s pricing strategy
Kenworth’s latest, production-ready T680E electric semi truck made its debut earlier this week at the PACCAR CES display in Las Vegas. Make no mistake, this K Whopper is ready to work with 670 hp and an absolutely massive battery to give it 150 mi. of range – but that’s just the headline, and it gets
On 20 February 1927, a couple from the Bahamas welcomed a baby boy – prematurely – while on holiday in Miami, Florida. Some 37 years later, Sidney Poitier would be the first black man to win an Academy Award (Oscar) for best actor, for his performance in Lilies Of The Field. It was the same
An man who allegedly made death threats to Piers Morgan and his son was arrested last year, police have confirmed. The broadcaster was said to have received messages saying he was “a marked man” and it was a “promise” that he would be “getting killed”. Messages were also reportedly sent to Morgan’s 28-year-old son, Spencer,
Tesla announced today the launch of ‘Plaid Track Mode’, a new version of its track mode software to push the track performance of the Model S Plaid to a whole new level. The automaker originally launch ‘Track Mode‘ for Model 3 Performance back in 2018. The software fine-tuned the dynamic controls for better track performance.
If you’re ready to stop using gas and oil for short trips to the store, your friend’s house, or even work, then it’s time to pick up an electric scooter. Right now Unagi’s E350 electric scooter is on sale for $300 off, falling to $490 shipped at Best Buy. It delivers a range of 15
The Grammys, gigs and more West End shows have become the latest events cancelled or postponed due to rapid spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. With rising COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks, many events have been forced to make changes as high numbers of people isolate. In the UK, the West End
Electric boats have been around for a long time, mainly in applications where the expectations for range and speed are lower than large powerboats. Now, companies like Taiga Motors and Nautique are leveraging electric motors’ low-end torque to enhance the water powersport experience – but bigger boats carry bigger expectations. Brunswick’s ACES strategy, revealed this
Former US talk show host Jon Stewart says comments he made about the Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone film were meant to be “light-hearted” and he was not accusing author JK Rowling of antisemitism. The comedian said news outlets had “piled into this ridiculously out-of-context nonsense”, and he did not want the franchise censored
While winter is in full swing across the country, spring is only a few months away at this point. It’s never a bad time to enjoy an off-season discount to prepare for the upcoming weather change. Sun Joe’s electric pressure washer is one such purchase that you should consider for when it comes time to
A new year in Hollywood usually means the likes of Ricky Gervais or Tina Fey and Amy Poehler getting ready to take down the great and the good of Tinseltown for the first and most raucous show of awards season. But that’s not the case for the Golden Globes in 2022. The ceremony that kick-starts