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A recent report out of South Korea states that Hyundai Motor Group is beginning development of a new hydrogen fuel cell EV supercar based on its N Vision 74 concept from a couple of years ago. The Korean automaker is working on a development mule ahead of planned production in 2026. The public got its

Doug Ingle, the last surviving member of the original line-up of heavy rock band Iron Butterfly, has died aged 78. Ingle was the lead vocalist and organist in the band he co-founded in 1966 – singing their 17-minute long signature hit In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, which featured in a 1995 episode of The Simpsons. The musician’s son announced

The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s Q2 2024 update reveals a surge in public EV charging ports. Here’s the scoop. Public EV charging ports are mushrooming The Joint Office reports that there are now more than 183,000 Level 2 and DC fast charging ports across the US – that’s an increase of more than

Bruce Springsteen has cancelled a series of dates due to “vocal issues”, days after performing in what he described as “hellacious” weather in Sunderland. The US star, 74, postponed shows in Marseille, Prague and Milan over the next fortnight, with his European tour set to resume in Madrid on 12 June. In an Instagram post

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Fred’s Tesla Cybertruck first driving impressions, Kia EV3, Chevy Silverado EV RST and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by Momentum, a new brand of lifestyle e-bikes from Giant Group designed to deliver a full

Nicki Minaj fans who queued to see her in Manchester only for her arrest to lead to the concert being cancelled at the last minute have blamed the beleaguered venue for the fiasco. Ticketholders queued outside the Co-op Live arena from as early as 9am on Saturday and were allowed inside at 7pm. Minaj, however,

An album of “incredibly personal” new songs from Sir Elton John won’t be the singer’s last, according to his long-term songwriting partner Bernie Taupin.  “It’s a pretty amazing project, very cool…it tells a lot of stories and it’s incredibly personal, but it’s certainly not final.” Few details are known about what fans can expect from

Want your electric bike to have utility as well as comfort and style? Then, the Invanti Tornado, with its impressive array of optional accessories, could be your ideal ride. Invanti is developing multi-functional e-bikes to reinvent the e-bike industry. It will launch an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign on May 22 for its first product, the versatile

With changes expected to Ford’s electric vehicle certification program, all Ford dealers will likely be able to sell EVs. Ford is reportedly preparing to open the program amid feedback from its dealers. Ford poised to open dealers network to sell EVs After asking dealers to pause EV investments this week, Ford is finalizing changes to

Broadcasters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have announced they are going to divorce after 14 years of marriage. The pair, who presented ITV daytime chat show This Morning together for 15 years before quitting the show in 2021, tied the knot in 2010. They confirmed their split through a representative, who said: “Ruth Langsford and

Aeromine Technologies just closed a $9 million funding round, and it’s ready to scale up production of its bladeless rooftop wind turbines. Energy research, investing, and strategy firm Veriten is the lead investor in Aeromine Technologies’ Series A funding round. Aeromine, launched in 2022, makes compact 50 kW or larger “wind harvesting platforms” that it

Photo: CNW Group/FLO The first FLO Ultra DC fast chargers are rolling off the assembly line at the company’s Auburn Hills, Michigan, factory – and they’re pretty powerful. The 320 kW FLO Ultra DC fast chargers feature a dual-port power configuration. The EV charging company designed them to comply with the federal government’s National Electric

Kelly Rowland says she was treated differently to other women on the Cannes red carpet, and an apparent dispute with a female security guard came about after she “stood her ground”. A viral video shows the former Destiny’s Child star entering into what looked like a heated debate with a member of security staff while

Tesla has officially broken ground on its new Megafactory project to build Megapacks for energy storage in China. The Megafactory in Lathrop, California, was Tesla’s first dedicated factory to produce Megapacks, which were previously produced at Gigafactory Nevada. It is still ramping up to its full capacity of 40 GWh worth of Megapacks, a battery

Bruce Springsteen has become the first international artist ever to receive the Ivor Novello Awards’ biggest prize – presented on stage by a surprise guest, his friend Sir Paul McCartney. Receiving a standing ovation at the ceremony in London, Springsteen performed an acoustic version of Thunder Road on stage after being inducted into the Fellowship

MOD Bikes, the Austin, Texas-based e-bike maker with a flair for the unconventional, has just announced the newest addition to its electric bike lineup. The new MOD Black is the brand’s newly updated full-suspension electric bike, designed with adventures in mind. In fact, I had the chance to get a sneak peek and test ride

Lynn Barber has seen the lot. Across six decades as a celebrity interviewer, she’s navigated a death threat*, a stand-off with a star best known for playing an amiable TV doctor and a wild animal at the dinner table. Now, a sticky conversation with Joan Collins and a run-in with the actress’s “dragon” PR has

Rishi Sunak was barely two minutes into his general election announcement yesterday when a song began blaring near No 10. Younger or less politically astute viewers may have assumed the tune was part of the prime minister’s efforts to inspire the nation, as he didn’t miss a beat in his speech when the music came

Tesla has finally decided to release its Autopilot safety data report after taking a break of more than a year. For years, Tesla used to release a “Vehicle safety report” that tracked miles between accidents in its vehicles based on the level of Autopilot used or not used and compared it to the industry average.

Charlie Colin, a founding member of 90s pop rock band Train, has died after slipping over in a shower, according to reports. The incident is understood to have happened in Belgium, where the 58-year-old had been house-sitting for a friend in Brussels. According to TMZ, the star’s mother confirmed what had happened – but could