In a move set to align with a new state mandate to transition to a zero-emission off-road equipment and vehicle fleet by 2035, the City of Berkeley, California becomes the first to take delivery of a a 70 hp Monarch MK-V electric tractor. It’s been a rough week for fans of electric farm tractors, with
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Europe’s second-largest commercial truck maker is going to build 200 hydrogen-powered semi trucks, but remains skeptical about the viability of hydrogen as a transport fuel. It’s a strange announcement, as far as these things go. MAN even went so far as to reiterate its commitment to battery-electric vehicles for “most” applications, strange for an announcement
Ryan Reynolds said he cried “tears of joy” after Wrexham secured a second successive promotion, while Rob McElhenney said he has “no words”. The Hollywood actors, who took over the Welsh football club in 2021, saw their team seal their place in League One next season with a thumping 6-0 win over Forest Green. Fans
Sharon Osbourne has hit out at Amanda Holden after the presenter appeared to call her “bitter and pathetic” over comments she made about Simon Cowell. The 71-year-old music manager and wife of former Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne said Cowell “doesn’t know how to keep friends” in a conversation with their fellow former X Factor
Tesla has decided to slash its Full Self-Driving monthly subscription price in half to now $99 a month. This comes after Elon Musk said Tesla would keep increasing Full Self-Driving prices as the system gets better. Much has been said about Tesla’s decision to sell a ‘Full Self-Driving’ (FSD) package before it actually solved self-driving.
Shakira has announced an upcoming world tour during a surprise performance at Coachella 2024. The Colombian singer shocked the crowd as she rose from a platform during the set of Argentinian DJ Bizarrap to perform their new track, La Fuerte. During the performance, the extravagant backdrop on the Sahara stage switched to say “Shakira, Las
Following a successful launch in Texas last year, energy storage leader BLUETTI is expanding its Solar+ program to California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. BLUETTI brings its Solar+ program to these states for a reason: California ranks highest in the number of power outages, with North Carolina at No 8 and Massachusetts at No 13, according
Queen Victoria, Winston Churchill and Sir Charles Napier statues are dressed to impress in Dutch wax fabrics but stripped of their bronze, marble and their power. An intention of Turner Prize-nominated artist Yinka Shonibare, who says we should question colonial history – not topple it. He told Sky News: “I personally don’t think that, you
Comedians Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont have announced they are divorcing after nine years of marriage. In a statement, the couple said they had “jointly and amicably made the difficult decision to divorce and go our separate ways”. They added: “As our only priority is managing this difficult transition for our daughter, we would ask
Alfa Romeo Milano, the brand’s first electric car (Source: Stellantis) What’s an Alfa Romeo without a cool Italian-sounding name? The Stellantis-owned company is naming its first BEV after the famous city of Milan, but the Italian government is now playing hardball by saying that’s illegal since the car will be built in Poland. If it’s
The US Department of the Interior has now permitted more than 25 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy projects – surpassing its original 25 GW by 2025 goal. 25 GW of clean energy permits by 2024 Once the federally permitted 25 GW comes online, it will be enough clean energy to power more than 12 million
Taylor Swift’s music is reportedly back on TikTok just weeks after the social media app and her record label Universal Music publicly exchanged furious messages. Universal accused TikTok of bullying ahead of their agreement to license content on the video platform expiring on 31 January – while the social media firm dismissed the “false narrative
Chinese EV makers are looking to export electric vehicles by the tens of thousands around the globe, but they need a lot more car-carrying vessels to make that happen. Demand is so high that the country is on track to amass what will be the world’s fourth-largest fleet in a few short years, with new
Former American footballer OJ Simpson has died at the age of 76, according to reports. In a statement on X, his family said: “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. “He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. “During this time of transition, his family asks that you
Juiced Bikes has never shied away from offering riders more speed and power. And with today’s unveiling of its new Juiced JetCurrent Pro, the brand is offering up more speed and power than ever in a brand new e-bike form factor. The new Juiced JetCurrent Pro has been a decade and a half in the
Zendaya says her new film Challengers has gifted her the “most unapologetically cruel and direct” character she has ever played. The Spider-Man actress attended the UK premiere of the Luca Guadagnino movie in London on Wednesday. Speaking to Sky News, she says it is a joy to have added Tashi Donaldson to her acting portfolio.
Ride1Up, a San Diego-based electric bicycle maker known for an increasingly broad range of affordably-priced electric bikes, is trying to make its e-bikes even more accessible. The company just announced that effective immediately, it is cutting prices on nearly its entire lineup. Massive sales are nothing new in the e-bike industry. Several e-bike companies have
Renee Zellweger and Hugh Grant are set to return for a fourth Bridget Jones film. Two-time Oscar winner Zellweger is back in Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, while Grant reprises his role as rapscallion Daniel Cleaver. Emma Thompson, who starred in the third film as Bridget’s despairing obstetrician, also returns, with 12 Years A
Image: Geely Geely released images today of the Kart Edition of its Panda Mini EV – and this one is definitely for China’s trendy kids. The newest and third member of Geely’s popular and boxy Panda family, after Panda Mini and Panda Knight that launched in China last year, is the four-seater Kart, and it has
Bake Off star Dame Prue Leith has told Sky News of her older brother’s “absolute agony” before his death, as she campaigns for assisted dying. Under the Suicide Act 1961, it is a criminal offence to help someone take their own life, punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Dame Prue, who is patron