Autonomous and EV freight technology company Einride announced its future has been hardened by $500 million in financing. The mobility company intends to use the fresh funds that also includes a Series C equity raise to support all-electric truck production and expand the development of its autonomous and digital fleet management technology. Einride is a Swedish
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Former Girls Aloud star Cheryl is set to make her West End debut when she joins the new cast for supernatural thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story. The singer called the career move “a totally new and exciting experience” ahead of the production which begins a 14-week run in January. Cheryl, 39, will be playing the
Which giant of British film and television do you call when you want to launch a brand-new streaming service in the UK? Why Emmy and Golden Globe winner Damian Lewis, of course, who leads the cast of the new thriller A Spy Among Friends, which has debuted on ITVX this week. The show, written by
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A DC fast charger from Ford Pro Ford’s newly announced EV dealer network will result in the automaker operating one of the largest DC fast-charging networks in the US. Yesterday, we reported on Ford’s announcement that two-thirds of its dealers are joining the Model e program to sell electric vehicles. The result is that a
Thirteen years on, James Cameron’s mega-budget Avatar sequel opens in cinemas next week, hoping to illicit that same appetite in cinemagoers for the 3D magic of the first. While the medium has fallen out of favour, it remains Cameron’s preferred choice of viewing. But not only will cinemagoers need 3D glasses – coming in at
A reality TV star has appeared in court accused of sharing a garden sex tape on the online subscription platform OnlyFans. Stephen Bear is accused of voyeurism and two counts of disclosing private, sexual photographs and films. The 32-year-old, who won Celebrity Big Brother in 2016, came to Chelmsford Crown Court wearing a pink suit
Three nights a week, from midnight until about 5am, micro-engraver Graham Short can be found in his home workshop, carrying out his unique, intricate work away from the potentially ruinous rumblings of daytime traffic. World-renowned for his microscopic artworks, the 76-year-old from Birmingham goes to extreme measures to ensure conditions are perfect, from his handmade
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Kirstie Alley – who shot to fame after appearing in the US sitcom Cheers – has died at the age of 71. In a statement, her children said: “We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a short battle with cancer, only recently discovered. “She was
During Toyota’s annual Kenshiki Forum, the Japanese automaker outlined a hardened strategy for electrification in Europe, which will include five additional fully-electric models to join the bZ4X overseas by 2026. Toyota hopes these BEV options will accelerate its sales goal of being 50% electric by 2030 and carbon neutral by 2040. If you’re an avid
A photograph in a trailer for Harry and Meghan’s docuseries, apparently to illustrate paparazzi hounding the couple, was actually taken at a Harry Potter premiere and is not connected to the Royal Family, Sky News can confirm. The image features in the first of two trailers released by Netflix to promote the upcoming Harry And
A new Tesla Model 3 prototype with camouflage has been spotted in California ahead of a rumored refresh coming next year. Over the last week, there have been rumors that Tesla is working on a Model 3 refresh that would come during the second half of 2023. The project is reportedly codenamed ‘Highland’. For a
California allocated $10 million for a rebate program to help make electric bikes more affordable. But hang on there; it’s not active quite yet. The move is part of a years-long effort to help reduce the price of expensive electric bicycles for state residents. The ultimate goal is to make it easier for commuters to
Christopher Eccleston says he’s always preferred working with female directors thanks to the “safer environment” they create to work in. Speaking on the Women in Film and TV Awards red carpet, the 58-year-old actor said that while there has been improvement in gender equality within the industry over the years, there’s still “a long way
Tesla Semi could make an awesome electric motorhome based on the specs released by Tesla this week and how incredible these renders of the electric truck look as a motorhome. There’s something about the idea of an all-electric and solar-powered motorhome that is extremely attractive to many people. During the day, you drive without emissions
The biggest night in gaming – the closest thing the industry has to its own Oscars ceremony – is almost upon us. Live from Los Angeles in just a few days, The Game Awards will honour the best the medium had to offer this year, honouring everything from the biggest blockbusters to the smallest independent
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The Los Angeles City Council has voted 12-0 to ban new oil wells within the city, and to phase out all current oil wells within 20 years or less. Los Angeles may not be famous nationally for oil, as that industry is typically associated with other states, and California is thought to be an environmental
Peter Kay was in tears after walking on to a standing ovation on the first night of his comeback tour on Friday night. The comedian received a rapturous reception as he opened his gig at the Manchester AO Arena – the curtain-raiser for his first live tour for 12 years. He appeared overwhelmed as the