Behind James Vickery’s left ear is a tiny tattoo, barely noticeable until he turns to point it out. The inking is of a mute icon, a small speaker with a cross next to it, as you would see on a computer or a phone when switching the volume off; a simple image that neatly symbolises
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Tesla has dropped the price of their FSD Computer/Hardware 3.0 upgrade to $1,000, from the previous price point of $1,500. This applies to vehicles that still have Hardware 2.0/2.5 computers and want to try the new Tesla FSD subscription service rolled out this weekend. The move comes after significant criticism from Tesla forums and from
If Dolly Parton wants to take part in a Playboy photo shoot, she’s not going to let a little thing like the magazine no longer being in print get in her way. The country music legend decided to make her own cover, recreating one she did for the publication back in 1978, to surprise her
The newly released RadRover 6 Plus marks the biggest update Rad Power Bikes has ever launched and showcases brand new components like upgraded hydraulic disc brakes, new dual-screen displays and a totally redesigned semi-integrated battery. The last few years have seen several new models released by Rad, and 2021 is shaping up to be similarly
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Walmart’s maritime shipping caused more pollution in 2019 than a coal-fired plant emits annually. A solar company sues the Department of the Interior over offshore wind farm approval. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla
The Volkswagen Group’s plan to accelerate electrification is starting to pay off as we are now seeing significant delivery volumes of fully electric vehicles from the German automaker’s brand. The group has already delivered 171,000 BEVs so far this year. Following the Dieselgate scandal and Herbert Biess taking over as CEO, the Volkswagen Group initiated
Highways England is considering imposing the UK’s first pollution-linked speed limits to help reduce smog in Sheffield. But why should electric vehicle drivers have to slow down too? The speed limit proposal in England If approved, a mandatory 60 mph speed limit would be put in place on the M1, a motorway that runs north-south between
Andrew Lloyd Webber has taken another swipe at the government after his new show Cinderella was forced to close down due to a coronavirus case. On Monday afternoon, the impresario announced that the musical would not be going ahead with its “Freedom Day” show after a cast member caught COVID-19, forcing a number of the
Kanye West could be about to reveal new music after reports the rapper will drop the much-hyped Donda imminently. The global superstar, who is currently going through divorce proceedings with former partner Kim Kardashian, will host a listening party for the album later this week, after it was repeatedly teased but never released. The album,
Former reality TV contestant Katie Hopkins has arrived back in the UK after being deported from Australia for joking about breaching her hotel quarantine. Touching down at Heathrow overnight, the far-right commentator said “it’s nice not to wear a mask again” before stepping into black Mercedes and being driven away. In a now-deleted post on
Steps star Ian “H” Watkins has spoken out about the challenges of being a single parent during the pandemic. The singer is father to twin boys Macsen and Cybi, five, who were born via a surrogate in 2016, but says he has been a single parent “virtually from the beginning” after splitting from his former
Tesla has officially launched its Full Self-Driving subscription package for $199 per month or $99 for those who have previously bought the now discontinued Enhanced Autopilot package. Tesla FSD Subscription Tesla currently sells the Full Self-Driving package for a one-time payment of $10,000. It currently includes several automated driver-assist features: Navigate on Autopilot Auto Lane
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Back in high school, prom night saw several of the senior elite roll up to the dance in fancy limos. Something tells me that if I had pulled the same move in this funny stretch limousine electric tricycle, I might not have gotten a quick invite to the cool kids’ table. But that’s ok. Life’s
Porsche is on pace to double Taycan sales to 40,000 units this year as the electric car is becoming an important part of the premium automaker’s lineup. Before coming to market, there were a lot of questions about if the Taycan could become a volume electric vehicle. It was not only Porsche’s first all-electric vehicle,
For performance venues around England, it is the week they have been waiting for – being able to legally fill their auditoriums after 17 months. But despite all legal limits being lifted, venues and theatres, while excited, are tentatively making changes to their policies – with some opting to keep some restrictions. Ahead of Monday,
Two former members of the punk outfit Sex Pistols are suing singer Johnny Rotten in an effort to use the band’s music in an upcoming TV series about the anarchic icons. Paul Cook and Steve Jones want tracks to be used in Pistol, to be made by Trainspotting director Danny Boyle, but Rotten (real name
EVgo announced today the acquisition of Recargo, a company better known for being behind PlugShare, a popular EV charging app. Over the years, PlugShare has become the go-to app for electric car owners looking to find charging stations. It is sort of the Yelp of EV charging. About seven out of 10 EV owners in
Tesla has mysteriously removed the Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor from its Chinese configurator, which means that it has stopped taking new orders for the popular version of the electric car in China. The Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor has been the most consistent version of Tesla’s best-selling sedan. While the automaker has
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