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EV fast charging network Electrify America has kicked off the week with a personnel shakeup, announcing current president and CEO Giovani Palazzo will shift into a position as chairman of the board to make room for long-time Electrify America leader, Rob Barrosa. With his new role as chairman, Palazzo will also join Volkswagen Group as

It’s almost two decades since cinema audiences were introduced to Antonio Banderas as Puss In Boots. The deadly yet adorable animated cat first appeared in Shrek 2 in 2004 and went on to star in his own spin-off film in 2011. Now, a sequel – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish – is in cinemas,

It was of course Beyonce’s night – making history and becoming the most decorated Grammy artist of all time (although she’s still waiting to win the best album prize despite multiple critically acclaimed and commercially successful records). Queen Bey’s triumph aside, British pop duo Wet Leg smashed it and took home two awards less than

We’ve received hints from Rivian over the past year that the electric truck and SUV maker is bike-curious. But now Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe has confirmed in a staff meeting that electric bicycle development is a go. Scaringe announced the expansion into e-bikes on Friday during a companywide meeting, according to Bloomberg. The move tracks

It’s back! The electric mini-truck that keeps on giving has another fun trick up its sleeve. With a bit of DIY magic, I was able to outfit my Chinese mini-truck with a solar panel that can trickle charge it from the sun. If you’re aren’t familiar with this unassuming little mini-truck, then here’s the background:

A new video of the Tesla Cybertruck’s impressive 4-wheel steering at work has leaked -giving us the best look at the feature yet. Rear-wheel steering is quickly becoming a must-have feature for electric pickup trucks coming to market. Rear-wheel steering, or four-wheel steering, is the ability to steer the rear axle, generally to a smaller

US actor Armie Hammer has revealed he was sexually abused as a teenager and nearly took his own life in his first interview following abuse allegations made against him. The 36-year-old, who is best known for his role in Call Me By Your Name, was accused of rape by a woman in 2021 and a

This one is a bit out there, even for me. But stick with me here, because there’s just something about a giant ride-on electric dinosaur powered by a mystery electric motor that feels perfectly fitting for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column. This, ladies and gentlemen, is perhaps one of the

Jeremy Renner has shared an image with fans from his new show Rennervations, which he says will be out “as soon as I’m back on my feet” after he broke more than 30 bones in a snow plough accident. The star, who plays Hawkeye in the Marvel superhero films, shared a snapshot from the upcoming

Tesla Model 3 Source: Tesla Car rental giant Avis just sent an email out today to its customers to let that it has new rental terms and conditions for its fleet EVs. Some of the company’s EV rules are a bit of a head scratcher. Here’s what the email said: As we introduce Electric Vehicles

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast said Friday it will be delaying the first deliveries of VF8 models for US customers until late February as it finished loading the EVs with its latest software. Vinfast delays VF 8 deliveries for US customers After making its grand debut at the LA Auto Show in 2021 and delivering

Filmmaker Jemima Khan has told Sky News she would have “benefitted” from being “introduced to suitable candidates” for marriage – and that Princess Diana’s marriage to Charles was “essentially arranged”. Khan’s new film What’s Love Got To Do With It is her version of “rom-com Pakistan” – inspired by events in her own life, during

Paco Rabanne, the Spanish-born designer, has died at the age of 88 in Portsall, Brittany. The death of Francisco Rabaneda y Cuervo – Rabanne’s birth name – was confirmed by a spokesperson for Spanish group Puig, which controls the Paco Rabanne label he exited two decades ago. He founded his namesake brand in1966, and while

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Harry and Meghan were among the high-profile guests present to watch Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi renew their wedding vows. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex looked on as the TV talk show host was surprised with the gesture as part of her 50th birthday celebrations. DeGeneres shared the entire ceremony in

It’s the biggest night in music, with stars from all over the world vying for a prestigious Grammy award to boost their reputation and musical credentials. Hosted by former host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, for the third time on the trot, Sunday’s ceremony will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Ford (F) is slated to release its fourth quarter 2022 earnings after market close on Thursday, February 2, as the auto industry’s shift to electric vehicles heats up. Here’s a rundown of what you can expect. Ford EV sales in 2022 After ramping up electric vehicle production throughout the year, Ford sold a record 61,575

The Sims 4 has added a selection of inclusive upgrades including hearing aids, top surgery scars and shapewear in their latest update. One of the best-selling video games of all time, The Sims allows players to recreate the lives of virtual people living in a suburban neighbourhood. It was first released in 2000. The game,

As part of the launch of its Nissan Futures event kicking off in Japan this week, Nissan Motor Company unveiled a physical EV convertible prototype called the Max-Out – based on a virtual rendering teased in 2021. The Japanese automaker says the electric convertible concept represents its ambitions for sustainability in the future, but we