Modular transportation developer REE Automotive has debuted the P7-B, a novel Class 3 box truck designed and built by REE to target the most in-demand vehicle type in the commercial segment. The truck sits atop REE Automotive’s P7 cab chassis and is powered by the company’s proprietary REEcorner technology. REE Automotive ($REE) is an e-mobility solutions company
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Olivia Wilde has won the first part of the custody battle over the two children she shares with her ex-fiancé Jason Sudeikis. Sudeikis’s claim for the children to live in Brooklyn, New York, was dismissed, and a judge ruled that their home state is California, according to papers seen by Page Six. The 38-year-old actress
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David Bowie has been named Britain’s most influential artist of the last 50 years for his ability to transcend music, film and fashion. The Starman musician topped the Sky Arts list of 50 influential artists ahead of 12 Years A Slave Oscar-winning filmmaker Sir Steve McQueen, and It’s A Sin writer Russell T Davies, who
At Eurobike 2022, I had the chance to test out a number of fun and innovative new electric bikes; one of the models I was most looking forward to was the Tern Quick Haul. Having covered the bike’s unveiling earlier this year, I knew that I was going to want to test out this new
Author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, best known for the 1978 classic The Snowman, has died aged 88. The announcement was made by his publisher, Penguin Random House. The Snowman was first released as a picture book – and has sold more than 5.5 million copies worldwide – before it was turned into a much-loved animation
Tesla has disclosed that CEO Elon Musk sold around $6.5 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) shares last week. It’s a significant chunk of his Tesla stake, but the reason behind the sale is unknown as of now. A Twitter settlement maybe? Today, Tesla released a series of SEC filings on Tuesday evening revealing that Elon
Shane MacGowan has led tributes to fellow The Pogues bandmember Darryl Hunt, who has died aged 72. The punk group tweeted to say they were “saddened beyond words” to share that Hunt, the band’s bassist, had died on Monday afternoon in London. They posted a black and white photo of Hunt holding a guitar case
Ford is re-opening orders for its wildly popular F-150 Lightning EV truck. The new models will feature an upgraded range, new colors, and more. Also there are some price increases. Starting Thursday, consumers that place an order for the new Ford F-150 Lightning will get a host of new features. Ford’s prices are also going
EastEnders star Samantha Womack has revealed she has breast cancer in a tribute to Dame Olivia Newton-John, who died on Monday after a long battle with the disease. The actress, 49, tweeted a photo showing her and her daughter Chloe with the Grease star and wrote: “I now start my own battle with this disease.”
American EV startup Canoo shared its latest report outlining its results for Q2 of 2022 as it continues to fight to stay out of the red in a race toward production. Canoo is now reporting another big loss for the quarter. And, although it has $1 billion in its sales pipeline, only a minority percentage
Dame Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73, her husband has said. Her family said in a statement that she “passed away peacefully at her ranch in southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends”. They added: “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her
Tesla has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Indonesian government that will secure the automaker about $5 billion worth of nickel, according to a government official. In 2020, we reported on Tesla allegedly being in talks with the Indonesian government to build a new nickel venture in the country, which has a strong nickel reserve –
Ex-Emmerdale actor Sam Gannon has died suddenly while travelling in the US, his family have said. Gannon, 31, who played Kev in the long-running ITV soap in 2019, had been staying with family in Willows, California. His death is not being treated as suspicious. Gannon’s character in Emmerdale was a horse-drawn carriage coachman, sharing scenes
The Senate has voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes nearly $400 billion over 10 years in funding for climate and energy related programs, and an extension and improvement of the US electric car tax credit. The bill passed with a vote of 51-50, with all Democrats supporting and all republicans opposed and
Ford has sent two electric F-150 Lightnings to help with Kentucky flood response, providing mobile power for crews to help get 10-15 families back in their homes per day. Heavy flooding hit Kentucky at the end of July, with 37 deaths so far and tens of thousands of Kentuckians losing electricity. Water levels set all-time
Newcastle has become the latest city to throw its hat into the ring as the UK searches for a host city for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. It comes after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) ruled the event could not be held in Ukraine next year, despite its win, due to Russia’s invasion of the
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Music industry officials are calling on the government to do more to remove barriers preventing UK artists from touring in the EU since Brexit. Last year, the government announced it had secured visa-free touring to around 20 EU countries. Despite that, artists say performing there is often still too costly, with issues such as equipment
As Boris Johnson gets ready to bow out as prime minister, whatever your politics, satirists at Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival are making the most of their one last opportunity to make fun of the man who has provided them with one or two punchlines, to say the least. “There are times you think there isn’t enough