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Another Banksy has appeared in England’s capital – this time at London Zoo. The artwork depicting a gorilla, seal and birds marks his ninth instalment in a series so far focused solely on animals. Speculation about the meaning of this artwork varies, with some commenting that it’s an “anti-zoo message” and others calling it a

All eyes have been on the music industry this week after the scramble to secure Oasis tickets saw a huge surge in prices. Labour has promised to look at so-called dynamic pricing as part of a consultation to create a fairer system, pledging to “put fans back at the heart of music”. But people across

Ford is betting on smaller electric cars as the future. Its “Skunkworks ” team is not so small, and now that the cat is out of the bag, we are learning more about Ford’s new affordable platform. Ford CEO Jim Farley compared its new low-cost EV platform to Rivian and Tesla. However, Farley suggested Ford’s

Photo: RWE The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has canceled the second offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico due to “a lack of competitive interest.” BOEM received 25 comments in response to the March 2024 Proposed Sale Notice, but only one company expressed interest in participating. The federal agency says

China’s Sany brand of heavy trucks made waves when it debuted its all-electric, four-axle “E-mixer” electric cement mixer — and now, Sany thinks it’s ready to take on the world as exports begin. Earlier this month, Singapore’s Pan-United Corp. unveiled the nation’s first electric-powered concrete mixer truck, marking a significant milestone in both its journey

Cummins says the new dyno facility positions the company at the forefront of ultra-low and zero emissions powertrain technologies as the industry shifts its focus to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving efficiency — but the steps they take to keep staffers safe from hydrogen should give H enthusiasts pause. An expansion of its European

With so many different models of electric bicycles on the market, it’s the models that offer a new and refreshing design that tend to draw the most eyeballs. And you can definitely say that the Buzz Drone plays up the aggressive moped-inspired styling. But what else is this new e-bike model hiding under the hood?

Tesla has confirmed that the Cybertruck’s upcoming range extender. a battery that sits in the pickup truck’s bed, will have to be mounted and removed by Tesla’s service. When Tesla unveiled the production version of the Cybertruck last year, many were disappointed by the range and pricing. Tesla has underdelivered on pricing in the past,

Tesla has unveiled a render of its upcoming ‘Semi Factory’ to build electric semi trucks next to Gigafactory Texas in Nevada. The Tesla Semi program has seen some significant delays – even since it has officially entered production. It was first unveiled in 2017, and it was supposed to come to market in 2020, but

The Kandi Mini is unlike any other golf cart in the world in two key ways. First, it’s less than half the price of your average golf cart. And second, it’s a lot more compact than your average golf cart. Both of these are key features for folks who have become golf cart curious but

Neighbours actor Janet Andrewartha, known for her role as Lyn Scully, has died aged 72. Announcing her death on Instagram, the official account for the soap wrote: “Everyone at Neighbours is deeply saddened by the passing of Janet Andrewartha. “Beloved by viewers for her role as Ramsay Street’s Lyn Scully, Janet will be remembered for

TV presenter Laura Whitmore has said she was subjected to “inappropriate behaviour” during her time on Strictly Come Dancing. The former Love Island host, 39, joins Amanda Abbington and Zara McDermott among others in criticising the culture of the BBC show. Whitmore was partnered with Giovanni Pernice in 2016 and was seventh in her series

Rita Ora has apologised to fans as she announced she would not be performing at a music festival after spending the night in hospital. The music event in Hungary also confirmed her concert was cancelled “due to illness”. The British singer-songwriter, 33, did not reveal details of her health but said she “must rest thoroughly

Celine Dion stunned viewers all over the world with a performance from the Eiffel Tower in Paris during the Olympics opening ceremony – the first since revealing she suffers from stiff person syndrome (SPS). The Canadian superstar sparkled in a beaded gown as she sang an incredible rendition of Edith Piaf’s L’Hymne A L’Amour. The

“In the first years of dance college it was like a test to see who was strong enough to get through. Teachers would push you and push you and push you, as if their aim was to get you to break.” Lily* is one of several dancers and former dancers who have shared their experiences

Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated when he was arrested for drink-driving, his lawyer has said as he seeks to have the charge dismissed. Lawyer Edward Burke has claimed police made “errors” in submitted documents in Timberlake’s case. However a local judge has ordered the 43-year-old singer to be re-arraigned on 2 August with the corrected

After a few slower days, we’re starting to see an influx of Green Deals ahead of next week’s Prime Day event, with today’s headliner being a 9to5Toys-exclusive $600 off deal on the ENGWE Engine Pro e-bike for $799. It is joined by EcoFlow’s latest 24-hour flash sale that is offering the DELTA 2 Max power

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla optimizing FSD routes, Model 3 Long Range RWD, Ford Capri, and more. Today’s Podcast is sponsored by the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET

A more affordable electric Chevy Silverado is on its way. Chevy’s Silverado EV LT has shown its face as new images of the electric workhorse emerge. Check out the first images below. Chevy’s electric pickup stole the show at CES after its introduction in January 2022. The Work Truck (WT) edition, with 510 hp and

Tesla has started offering an “energy boost” software unlock to recent buyers of the Model Y RWD, allowing them to unlock more battery capacity – for a price. The Model Y RWD has been through lots of changes recently. Not only has its price varied quite a bit, but Tesla has introduced and then axed