Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV) startup Lightyear has updated the public on the progress of its flagship vehicle, the Lightyear One by sharing recent test footage. The tests took place at Bridgestone’s European Proving Ground (EUPG) in Aprilia, Italy, where the Lightyear One was tested in aerodynamics, tire performance, and efficiency at high speeds. The results
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Joni Mitchell is removing all her music from Spotify in “solidarity” with Neil Young, following controversy over the spread of COVID misinformation on the platform. The Grammy award-winning singer said the streaming giant was allowing “irresponsible people” to spread “lies that are costing people their lives”. In a statement on her official website, the 78-year-old
Electrek‘s Michelle Lewis spoke with head of Enel North America Enrico Viale about why clean energy is better and cheaper than fossil fuels, and why modernizing the grid and battery storage are vital for EV charging and renewables implementation. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for
Joe Lycett says “anger” prompted him to write his spoof Sue Gray report, which he claims caused panic at Number 10 earlier this week after some thought it was real. The comedian, known for his attention-grabbing stunts and pranks, mocked up the fake report, which he said was shared among government officials who are eagerly
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Just like it says in the headline – here’s your chance to check out the nearly production-ready interior of the upcoming Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van weeks before VW wants you to see it! Volkswagen will officially reveal the highly anticipated ID. Buzz electric bus/van/reborn Type II “California Camper” on March 9th, but with the
In November 1968, the black actress Nichelle Nichols shared what was a milestone on-screen kiss with her white Star Trek co-star William Shatner. While African-American actresses before her had often found themselves typecast in roles such as maids or housekeepers, Nichols’ Lieutenant Uhura was light years ahead of her time. The kiss, aired just a
“I haven’t had a career, just a series of incidents,” said Barry Cryer in 1998. “I’ve been dogged by good luck all my life.” But anyone who knew him, worked with him or loved his work knew it was much, much more than that. Quite simply, Cryer, who has died at the age of 86,
Writer and comedian Barry Cryer has died at the age of 86. Born in Leeds in 1935, he started out as a variety performer before going on to write for and with some of the biggest names in British comedy, including Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, Sir Billy Connelly and Tommy Cooper. He received an OBE
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GM’s troubled Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV models have been out of production for months, and more and more evidence points to the fact that Bolt production at GM’s Orion plant, if it ever does restart, won’t last long. GM revealed a $7 billion plan to take the EV fight to Ford and Tesla yesterday,
Rather than a wedding band, Pamela Anderson had Tommy Lee’s name tattooed on her ring finger, the inking marking a commitment made just 96 hours into their wild romance. It was February 1995 when the nuptials took place, the ultimate Baywatch babe swapping her famous red swimsuit for a white string bikini to marry the
Morrissey has written an open letter to Johnny Marr asking his former bandmate to stop talking about him in interviews. The pair were part of The Smiths, famous for hits such as This Charming Man and There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, for about five years together, in the 1980s. They split in
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Devon, UK-based EV startup Emotive recently surpassed its crowdfunding goals and now plans to develop its heavy-duty electric 6×6 to meet the growing electric demands of the UK’s fire rescue, farm, forestry, and adventure tourism markets. EMotive launched a £180,000 crowdfunding campaign to take its prototype 6×6 commercial vehicle platform into its next stage of
Actor Peter Dinklage has criticised Disney for its live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. In an expletive-laden interview, the star of Game of Thrones and Cyrano described the studio’s decision as: “f****** backwards”. The new version of the 1937 animated film is slated for release in 2023 and is set to star
From playing an ex-con dealing with his daughter’s murder in Mystic River, to his portrayal of California’s first openly gay elected official in Milk, Sean Penn has had one of the most varied and acclaimed careers in Hollywood. Those roles have made him a two-time best actor Oscar winner, with three other nominations – for
Lamborghini announced that this year is going to be its last for purely combustion engine vehicles. Starting next year, it will only introduce vehicles with electric motors – starting with hybrids and plug-in hybrids. The CEO also confirmed that the legendary automaker’s first all-electric vehicle is likely going to be a four-door. For a long
Taylor Swift has hit back at Blur’s former frontman Damon Albarn after he claimed she does not write her own songs. British musician Albarn made the comment about the pop star in an interview with the LA Times, adding: “I’m not hating on anybody.” Multi-award winning singer Swift said the claims are “completely false” and
After a few pictures leaked this weekend, we now have a full video walkaround of Tesla’s latest Cybertruck prototype. As we previously reported, some pictures of the latest Tesla Cybertruck have leaked this weekend. It appears to be from Gigafactory Texas, where the automaker plans to build the electric pickup truck late this year. The