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Photo: Hitachi Rail A “UK-first” intercity battery trial train proved that single battery technology can outperform diesel engines cost-effectively. Hitachi Rail, Angel Trains, and TransPennine Express just wrapped up the trial, which took place in the north of England. It proved that powerful batteries offer significant benefits for emissions, fuel savings, and air quality. Hitachi

As Paddington Bear returns to cinemas this weekend – with his third film in 10 years – Ben Whishaw, the actor who voices the marmalade-loving bear, says he had “had no idea” the character would prove to be a golden goose to the UK film industry. Speaking to Sky News, the actor confessed that when

Beyonce and Taylor Swift have made Grammy history, with the nominations for this year’s awards revealed. Beyonce leads this year’s nominations, receiving 11 nods – making her the most nominated artist in the show’s history. Her success as the most-nominated artist comes after her country album, Cowboy Carter, was roundly snubbed at this year’s County

Finally, Bentley says it has found the winning formula to giving an all-electric vehicle the Bentley stamp of approval. It’ll scream luxury and likely cost a bloody fortune. The British ultra-luxury brand, owned by Volkswagen AG, is once again pushing back its target to exclusively offer BEVs by five years to 2035, but says it

A film festival in Istanbul has been scrapped in protest at a reported ban on their opening film, Queer, starring Daniel Craig. Streaming service Mubi say they decided to pull Mubi Fest Istanbul 2024 after local authorities said the movie could not be shown “for security reasons”. Mubi say local authorities claimed the “provocative content”

Battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution just announced that its Arizona subsidiary has signed a long-term supply agreement with US automaker Rivian for 4695 cylindrical batteries. The cells will be produced at LG Energy Solution Arizona’s new standalone US facility beginning next year and will power Rivian’s upcoming R2 BEVs. LG Energy Solution (LGES) is a

Three people have been charged in connection with the death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Argentina, the public prosecutor’s office in the country has said. The 31-year-old pop star died after he fell from a third-floor balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires on 16 October. The three were arrested and

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords. I’d like to remind them that, as a trusted media personality, I can be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground sugar caves cobalt mines. We’ve also got the world’s quickest police pursuit vehicle, an Amnesty International report

Detectives investigating allegations of sexual offences against DJ Tim Westwood have submitted evidence to prosecutors to consider charges. Claims of non-recent sexual abuse were made against the former BBC Radio 1 DJ in 2022. The Met Police previously said it was investigating alleged offences in London that occurred between 1982 and 2016, and officers have

Photo: Sunrun Support for Biden’s federal clean energy incentives cuts across party lines – 78% of 2020 Trump voters support them. Nearly 9 in 10 American voters support clean energy incentives in the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), according to polling released by Global Strategy Group (GSG), North Star, and the Solar Energy Industries

The presenter of Prince William’s Earthshot Awards says he’s been “crying all day” following Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential election. Billy Porter, the Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning actor and singer spoke to Sky News ahead of presenting William’s environmental award ceremony in Cape Town. He said he had been feeling “horrible” following

KYMCO, a leading Taiwanese scooter maker, has just announced the next step in its growing partnership with US-based electric motorcycle company LiveWire. The long-awaited KYMCO RevoNEX electric motorcycle will now be built on the Arrow S2 platform developed by LiveWire. The pair of companies showed off the latest design for the RevoNEX electric motorcycle in

Victoria Beckham shared a sweet moment on stage with her daughter, Harper, as she collected a Harper’s Bazaar women of the year award. The fashion designer and Spice Girls star was recognised with an entrepreneur prize for her “innovation and dedication to the British and global fashion industry”. Her daughter Harper presented the award on

Tesla appears to be doubling down on its new “Oasis” Supercharger station concept, which consists of larger stations powered by solar and a microgrid battery system. Although, this new one is a bit less ambitious. Last month, Tesla announced its “project Oasis” (pictured above), which should become one of Tesla’s largest Supercharger stations with several

Glastonbury is changing the way fans can buy tickets for the world-famous festival. While the booking process itself will remain the same, the way people join it is different. Organisers warned hopefuls to log in “at least a few minutes” before the sale opens on 14 November, to avoid refreshing the page and not to

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla’s Cybertruck is now available in Canada – and, like in the US, there’s no waiting! Plus, we’ve got an “actually” smart summon Tesla that’s actually stuck, GM reaches a sales milestone, and we get a brand-new title sponsor! Today’s episode is the first with our new title sponsor, BLUETTI

Taylor Swift has given a “friendly but extremely important reminder” to her American fans to vote in the presidential election. The neck-and-neck race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump – which is believed to be the closest since 2000 – has seen US stars throw their weight behind both candidates. Instagram This content is provided

Photo: Yoshi Mobility Mobile car care company Yoshi Mobility launched a DC fast charging EV mobile unit that it likens to “a supercharger on wheels.” November 4, 2024 update: Yoshi Mobility will only be charging EVs on the side of the road now – it announced today that it’s selling its fleet fueling operation to

Oprah Winfrey, Sir Elton John and Barack Obama among the famous figures who have paid tribute to Quincy Jones following his death at the age of 91. Following the announcement of his death on Monday, a string of friends, collaborators and admirers have been speaking out to praise the music producer and composer. TV host

When it first debuted earlier this year, the 240 hp 600e was the most powerful production Abarth model in the brand’s history. Now, it’s got 40 more horsepower from its front-mounted electric motor and a whole lot more track-focused attitude. The latest Abarth 600e Scorpionissima‘s power boost comes courtesy of an exclusive, 280 hp electric