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With Camp Mode, Tesla started a new era for car campers. Quiet climate control, a multimedia entertainment display, a glass roof, and a large rear flat compartment area that easily fits most 6′ adults with a mattress mean that hotels on long solo drives are now optional. It can also be a nice camping option

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss how Trump’s victory will impact the EV market, TSLA surging, the new Ioniq 5 being a great deal, and more. Sponsored by ALSET Auto: North America’s leader in paint protection and restyling; offering colored

Tony Todd, the actor best known for his title role in the Candyman horror films, has died aged 69. The father-of-two died of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. He featured in the Transformers and Final Destination films, as well as playing the Starship Enterprise’s Commander Kurn on several Star

Photo: Hitachi Rail A “UK-first” intercity battery trial train proved that single battery technology can outperform diesel engines cost-effectively. Hitachi Rail, Angel Trains, and TransPennine Express just wrapped up the trial, which took place in the north of England. It proved that powerful batteries offer significant benefits for emissions, fuel savings, and air quality. Hitachi

As Paddington Bear returns to cinemas this weekend – with his third film in 10 years – Ben Whishaw, the actor who voices the marmalade-loving bear, says he had “had no idea” the character would prove to be a golden goose to the UK film industry. Speaking to Sky News, the actor confessed that when

Beyonce and Taylor Swift have made Grammy history, with the nominations for this year’s awards revealed. Beyonce leads this year’s nominations, receiving 11 nods – making her the most nominated artist in the show’s history. Her success as the most-nominated artist comes after her country album, Cowboy Carter, was roundly snubbed at this year’s County

Finally, Bentley says it has found the winning formula to giving an all-electric vehicle the Bentley stamp of approval. It’ll scream luxury and likely cost a bloody fortune. The British ultra-luxury brand, owned by Volkswagen AG, is once again pushing back its target to exclusively offer BEVs by five years to 2035, but says it

Gladiator director Ridley Scott says he had to persuade Joaquin Phoenix to stay on the first movie, after the Joker star threatened to quit. Phoenix, 50, played the corrupt Roman emperor Commodus in the first film, and was nominated for an Oscar for his performance. Image: Paul Mescal and director Ridley Scott on the set

Battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution just announced that its Arizona subsidiary has signed a long-term supply agreement with US automaker Rivian for 4695 cylindrical batteries. The cells will be produced at LG Energy Solution Arizona’s new standalone US facility beginning next year and will power Rivian’s upcoming R2 BEVs. LG Energy Solution (LGES) is a

Three people have been charged in connection with the death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Argentina, the public prosecutor’s office in the country has said. The 31-year-old pop star died after he fell from a third-floor balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires on 16 October. The three were arrested and

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords. I’d like to remind them that, as a trusted media personality, I can be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground sugar caves cobalt mines. We’ve also got the world’s quickest police pursuit vehicle, an Amnesty International report

Detectives investigating allegations of sexual offences against DJ Tim Westwood have submitted evidence to prosecutors to consider charges. Claims of non-recent sexual abuse were made against the former BBC Radio 1 DJ in 2022. The Met Police previously said it was investigating alleged offences in London that occurred between 1982 and 2016, and officers have

Photo: Sunrun Support for Biden’s federal clean energy incentives cuts across party lines – 78% of 2020 Trump voters support them. Nearly 9 in 10 American voters support clean energy incentives in the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), according to polling released by Global Strategy Group (GSG), North Star, and the Solar Energy Industries

The presenter of Prince William’s Earthshot Awards says he’s been “crying all day” following Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential election. Billy Porter, the Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning actor and singer spoke to Sky News ahead of presenting William’s environmental award ceremony in Cape Town. He said he had been feeling “horrible” following

The first all-electric Range Rover is almost here. Although its official debut is just around the corner, the Range Rover Electric has already secured over 48,000 clients on the waitlist. After announcing first-half results for fiscal 2025, Jaguar Land Rover announced its upcoming EV is already generating hype. JLR said it “currently has over 48,000

Tesla Cybertruck has caught the attention of many people, including modders who have now built the first Cybertruck dually. It could be the first all-electric dually pickup truck? Dually trucks, also known as dual-rear-wheel (DRW) trucks, are heavy-duty pickups equipped with an extra set of wheels on each side of the rear axle, resulting in

Aptera Motors is currently doing fine testing its first production-intent solar electric vehicles but has been very candid about its need for more funding to reach bonafide production. Its most recent SEC filing details slower-than-expected investments from convertible notes, and the startup’s co-CEO recently hinted that Aptera might revisit crowdfunding, seeking help from the loyal

We’ve got a ton more Black Friday sales for you in today’s Green Deals, with EcoFlow being the first of the major backup power brands to launch its savings event and offering up to $4,000 in savings on units like the new DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station that is at a new $2,789 low.

Honda is set to introduce a full line of battery electric walk-behind consumer and zero turn electric riding lawnmowers to its US power equipment dealers for 2025. Gas-powered lawn equipment is horrible for public health — so much so that a single two-strike leaf blower can produce significantly more harmful carbon emissions than a conventional

Photo: Exus Renewables North America Renewables developer Exus Renewables North America is giving a $200 million upgrade to Somerset County, Pennsylvania’s 139 megawatt (MW) Twin Ridges Wind Farm – here’s why repowering projects like this are the future of the wind industry. Wind energy repowering is all about breathing new life into older turbines or