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
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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
Quincy Jones, the music producer and composer, has died at the age of 91. Jones worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and countless other artists. Among his best-known credits was as the producer of Jackson’s historic Thriller album. He oversaw the all-star recording of 1985 charity record We Are The World. Jones also
Maryland-based nonprofit Climate United announced its intention to spend $250 million to buy up to 500 electric semi trucks over three years in what the group is calling “the biggest single order of zero emission Class 8 trucks in the country.” First, we should state the obvious: as hard as it is to imagine a
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on
For director Roshan Sethi, his latest film is deeply personal. His project, A Nice Indian Boy, is set in the US and follows Naveen, an introverted doctor who brings home his fiance Jay to meet his traditional Indian family. Sethi, in addition to filmmaking, is a practising physician in palliative care at Dana Farber Cancer
Margot Robbie has reportedly given birth to her first child. The Australian actress has welcomed a baby boy with her husband, British actor and film producer Tom Ackerley, according to People magazine. The couple have not publicly announced the arrival or revealed the baby’s name. The 34-year-old actress went into labour two weeks ago, shortly
With a massive, 240 ton payload and a host of new features, the first of Caterpillar’s next-generation CAT 793 XE Early Learner battery electric trucks has arrived at Newmont’s Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine in Teller County, Colorado. Just weeks after the next generation of Caterpillar’s battery electric Large Mining Truck line was announced,
The late Queen Elizabeth II will make a brief appearance in the new film Paddington in Peru. It follows her skit alongside the world-famous bear in a short film for her 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations, just months before her death. Now, a photo of Queen Elizabeth II and the marmalade-loving bear will appear in the
With its new electric SUV rolling out, NIO’s (NIO) sales topped the 20,000 mark again in Oct, its sixth straight month hitting the milestone. NIO sold 20,976 vehicles last month, up 30.5% from October 2023. The NIO brand sold 16,657 vehicles, while its new “family-oriented smart vehicle brand,” Onvo, contributed 4,319 in its first full
Scottish comedian Janey Godley has died a month after she moved to a hospice for end-of-life care, her agent has said. The 63-year-old, who found viral fame with her dubbed imitations of Nicola Sturgeon’s COVID-19 news briefings during the pandemic, had announced last month that she was receiving end-of-life care for terminal cancer. “It is
https://unsplash.com/photos/solar-panels-on-green-field-513dBrMJ_5w Enbridge, a Canadian energy company, just announced it’s moving forward with an 815-megawatt (MW) solar project called Sequoia in Texas. When it’s done, it’ll be one of the largest solar farms in North America. The project’s price tag is a hefty $1.1 billion. Enbridge’s Sequoia, around 150 miles west of Dallas, has already landed
An appeals court has upheld a ruling that Ed Sheeran’s hit song Thinking Out Loud did not illegally copy the Marvin Gaye classic, Let’s Get It On. The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, New York, agreed with a lower-court judge’s dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Structured Asset Sales (SAS), which owns
Photo: RWE Rivian will power its DC fast-charging network with renewable energy company RWE’s Champion Wind farm in Texas. The two companies just signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for electricity from RWE’s repowered Champion Wind in Nolan and Mitchell counties, west of Abilene. The 127-megawatt (MW) Champion Wind is getting new turbine nacelles
Rivian R1T (left) and R1S (right) electric vehicles (Source: Rivian) Rivian is bringing back its “All-Electric upgrade offer” from now until November 30th, but with some changes to the program. Earlier this year, Rivian offered $1k-$5k off a new Rivian if you trade in an old gas car, from April to June. The offer was
Denver is joining the ranks of several other cities around the US by adding a fleet of electric bikes to its police department’s patrol vehicles. According to local Fox 31 KDVR, Denver will be adding 27 new electric bikes to its police force, spread across six police districts. The new e-bike initiative, which was led
Comedian Marcus Brigstocke has revealed he became addicted to pornography and received help to overcome the issue. The TV star discussed the issue on The Hidden 20% podcast, saying he became addicted after he had an affair which led to the end of his first marriage. Brigstocke, who has regularly been a panellist on Have
Toyota and Suzuki are teaming up to catch up in the global EV race. Next year, Suzuki will supply Toyota with its first electric SUV, which is set to roll out worldwide. Here’s what to expect from Toyota’s new electric SUV. Toyota’s electric SUV from Suzuki is coming in 2025 Suzuki will begin producing the
It’s easy to see why Anora, the film currently creating a lot of awards buzz, is being described as a modern day Pretty Woman. It tells the story of a young woman, a sex worker, who ends up falling in love with a very rich man; this time round, he’s the son of a Russian