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The refreshed Model 3 Performance was released on April 23, but less than a month after release it’s having its price hiked again, for a second time. The Model 3 Performance just got a big refresh, after the Model 3’s overall “Highland” refresh. The refresh includes more horsepower (up to 510hp now, and 0-60 of

Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, has installed an off-grid solar tracker EV charging station for its employees. “This solar electric vehicle charger is a part of the college’s efforts to make our [transportation systems] more sustainable”, said Marcus Welker, assistant director of sustainability at Dartmouth College [via Vermont Biz]. Solaflect Energy, based in Norwich,

Ed Sheeran surprised a group of music students by giving an impromptu gig at their college. The four-time Grammy winner turned up at The Sheffield College as 19-year-old student Lol Bailey was performing the singer’s number one track Shape Of You in the college’s drama and music theatre. Sheeran performed the track as well as

Photo by RAZE Solar on Unsplash The US has now officially surpassed 5 million solar installations, a significant landmark in its shift toward clean energy, according to data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. The 5 million milestone comes just eight years after the US achieved its first million in

Tom Brady has promised to be “a better parent” after a Netflix comedy special poked fun at his divorce. The seven-time Super Bowl champion appeared on The Roast Of Tom Brady, where comedians like Kevin Hart tore into his split from Gisele Bundchen in 2022 after 13 years. While the 46-year-old said he “loved when

Photo: Tesla Tesla posted larger-than-average ATP (average transaction price) increases month-over-month in April, but its prices were lower year-over-year, reports Kelley Blue Book. April saw Tesla post a month-over-month ATP increase of 5.7% compared to March, but the EV giant’s prices were lower year-over-year by 3.3%, according to EV transaction price data from Kelley Blue

Hollywood stars have begun campaigning for Kevin Spacey to resume his acting career “after seven years of exile”. Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson and Stephen Fry are among the names speaking up for the Oscar-winner following the release of a Channel 4 documentary levelling fresh allegations against 64-year-old Spacey, which he denies. The Oscar-winning actor was

“When you first start out, it’s you versus the world,” says Kings Of Leon’s frontman, Caleb Followill, speaking from his home in Nashville, Tennessee. He remembers the comparisons – “the Southern Strokes, I think someone called us Y’all 2, like U2, which was funny” – and how each one added to the fire in their

Commercial EV technology developer REE Automotive has added some clout to its growing order book as global transportation provider Penske has signed on to help demonstrate the former’s PC-7 electric truck to its customers and help facilitate sales. 2024 is proving to be a fruitful year for REE Automotive ($REE) as the modular EV startup

If you know the first cardinal rule of perm maintenance and the importance of a scented resumé, you’re going to be excited about Reese Witherspoon’s latest news. The Hollywood star has announced a prequel series to her hit 2001 film, Legally Blonde, which will premiere in 2025. Wearing a hot pink suit and pale pink

Toyota has the worst climate lobbying score of any automaker, and the third-worst 2030 EV production plans, according to InfluenceMap’s annual report on climate lobbying. Another year, another report showing how bad Toyota is for the environment. Toyota has routinely ranked at the bottom of InfluenceMap’s climate policy engagement rankings, and this year is no

Manchester’s beleaguered Co-op Live arena has finally officially opened its doors after weeks of setbacks, cancellations and postponements. The venue was initially due to fully open with two Peter Kay stand-up shows on 23 and 24 April, but these dates were pushed back when problems emerged at a test event headlined by Ricky Astley. The

Screenshot Tesla has now disclosed that it is spending money to promote its shareholders vote to approve of Elon Musk’s $55 billion compensation package. Back in 2018, Tesla shareholders approved one of the biggest compensation plans of all-time: a $55 billion fully stock-based CEO compensation plan for Elon Musk. In January, a judge sided with lawyers

The creator and star of hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer has issued a fresh plea to fans to stop trying to discover the identities of characters in the show – and warned he will refrain from commenting for good. Said to be based on true events, Richard Gadd’s series – in which he plays barman

Revived truck brand Scout Motors has set the timetable for the debut of its first-ever EVs. This summer, the public will catch a glimpse of an all-electric pickup and an SUV the Volkswagen sub-brand has been developing since its recent inception. Here’s what we know. The current iteration of Scout Motors is derived from the

As electric bicycles continue to grow in numbers in the US, so too have concerns over the safety of their lithium-ion battery packs. A new safety standard just passed in China may soon have a considerable impact on e-bike fire safety. E-bike battery fires, while exceedingly rare, have become a major concern in the US

Democracy is under attack across the world and must be “protected under all circumstances”, legendary Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi has told Sky News. In an interview with Yalda Hakim, she said religion was also used for “political gain” – but how she also remained an “optimist by nature”. India is currently in the fourth phase

Hollywood actor Steve Buscemi “is okay” after he was punched in the face by a man on a New York City street, his publicist has said. The 66-year-old was assaulted just before noon on Wednesday in Manhattan. The Boardwalk Empire star was taken to a nearby hospital with bruising, swelling and bleeding to his left

News came out on Friday that President Biden is set to quadruple tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect the US auto industry from the rapid growth of Chinese EV manufacturing. But instead of just de facto banning the competition from giving Americans access to affordable hot new EVs, the US should instead try making affordable

Israel’s prime minister has paid tribute to the country’s Eurovision performer – as Ireland’s contestant continues to criticise organisers and an Israeli broadcaster. Switzerland won this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in a competition fraught with last-minute changes, backstage incidents and boos for the boss. Israel’s Eden Golan was clapped, cheered, booed and jeered when she