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Tesla is trying to help the grid in its new home state of Texas as rising temperatures is resulting in new record electricity demand in the state. The automaker is pushing a new in-car alert to encourage off-peak charging. Texas has a notoriously fragile grid that is having issues supporting increasing peak electricity demand. The

Electric cargo bikes, especially four-wheeled versions that function as mini delivery vans, are becoming an increasingly common solution for mail delivery around the world. As the USPS struggles with its own delivery van ordering scandal, the latest example of alternative lightweight and efficient electric four-wheeler delivery vehicles sees yet another European country demonstrating the effectiveness

After a week’s break, the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard libel trial resumes today – with the actor’s legal team set to begin their questioning of his ex-wife following her allegations of physical and sexual abuse. The hearing is taking place in Fairfax, Virginia, in front of jurors, who have now heard four weeks of

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From the moment the show opened with a moving rendition of John Lennon’s Give Peace A Chance, Eurovision 2022 proved to be exactly the glittering, glossy antidote Europe needed. The night’s message was unity. And the result, secured by an overwhelming public text and phone-in, showed that had been received loud and clear. Almost every

I’ll be honest, I’m not quite sure how to describe this thing. If a ride-on lawnmower and a dump truck made an illegitimate child in an electrical storm, this would probably be it. The quirky vehicle has the maneuverability of a shopping cart mixed with the utility of a wheelbarrow. It’s everything I could ever

Heading into the weekend, Greekworks is kicking off its latest sale and discounting a selection of its popular electric mowers in the process. Taking 15% off a selection of ways to get the lawn in shape for spring, you’ll find high-end self-propelled models to go alongside more affordable ways to kick gas and oil to

Coleen Rooney has admitted she “didn’t know how her marriage was going to work out” after her husband Wayne was arrested for drink-driving during her first testimony at her high-profile libel trial. The WAG is facing off against Rebekah Vardy at the High Court after she accused her of leaking “false stories” about her private

A drone has been factored into Renault’s all-electric delivery solution alongside a battery-powered van and e-bike to permit companies to transport goods to bustling city centers without leaving a measurable carbon footprint. This week Renault Truck’s UK unit unveiled the E-Tech Master OptiModale delivery product, which outfits an electric van with a battery-powered bicycle and drone to provide

Ukraine and the UK are the favourites as the final countdown begins to tonight’s annual Eurovision extravaganza, taking place in Italy. Hundreds of millions are set to tune in for one of the world’s most-watched TV events, with a song about Meghan Markle and a track called Give That Wolf a Banana among the 25

When the first TV adaptation of one of Sally Rooney’s novels hit screens during lockdown 2020 it became a mega-hit. Normal People gave iPlayer its best-ever week at the time, was nominated for Emmys and made instant stars of its leads, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal. Now the writer’s 2017 book, Conversations With Friends, is

In order to understand the impacts of adopting rooftop solar in the United States, customer review and consumer news platform ConsumerAffairs polled 1,000 US homeowners about their views on and overall experience with solar panels. Here’s what the homeowners said. Reasons for – and against – adopting rooftop solar Homeowners who have installed solar panels

Kelly Osbourne has announced she is pregnant with her first child. The daughter of Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne shared the news on her Instagram with an image of her holding a baby scan. In the caption, she acknowledged how much she’s looking forward to becoming a mother, saying she is “over the moon” and

Ireland has failed to make it through to the Eurovision grand final. Brooke Scullion had been hoping to change Ireland’s recent fortunes in the contest but his performance of pop break-up track That’s Rich did not make the cut. The country has competed 54 times, triumphing on a record seven occasions, but has not won

DHL, the logistics giant, announced a deal with Volvo Trucks to cooperate on accelerating the electrification of its operations – starting with ordering a large fleet of electric trucks. DHL has been early among the big logistics companies to realize the potential of electrification in helping its business. The company quickly realized that converting its

Adele and boyfriend Rich Paul have shared a photograph of them standing outside what is thought to be the couple’s first home together. The mansion, said to be worth $58 million (£47m) was previously owned by Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone and sits in three acres in the star-studded Beverly Hills area of Los Angeles. The

The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today held the lease sale for two offshore wind areas in Carolina Long Bay. Up to 16 prequalified bidders competed for lease rights for 110,091 acres off North Carolina’s and South Carolina’s shores. Together, they will result in at least 1.3 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy, enough to power nearly 500,000 homes.   Carolina Long

Gogoro, widely considered to be the global leader in battery swapping for light electric vehicles, announced today that it is officially launching operations in Israel. The move marks a major westward expansion by the electric scooter and battery swapping company, which has until now largely focused on dominating the Eastern markets. Gogoro announces Israel launch

Rebekah Vardy has told the High Court she was “just joking” following an allegation she told her agent to leak a story about a female celebrity having an affair with a footballer. The 40-year-old is currently suing Coleen Rooney after being publicly accused of leaking “false stories” to the media in 2019. Rooney has claimed

Grime star Wiley is wanted by police after failing to appear in court on assault and burglary charges. The Metropolitan Police has issued a fresh appeal to trace the 43-year-old musician, whose real name is Richard Cowie. A warrant was issued for his arrest in September after he failed to turn up in court to