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Photo: Worldview Films via Vineyard Wind 1 Massachusetts and Rhode Island have selected 2,878 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind power in the region’s first-ever coordinated procurement. This historic step marks the largest offshore wind initiative in New England to date, with Massachusetts alone securing 2,678 MW from three major projects. Once it comes online, it

Sir Elton John looked in good spirits as he made his first public appearance since revealing a severe eye infection had left him with limited vision. The 77-year-old singer smiled and gave the thumbs-up as he arrived on the back of a buggy at Toronto International Film Festival alongside his husband David Furnish. The Rocket

“It makes me furious,” says singer-songwriter CMAT. “The level of greed is disgusting. No one should be allowed to do it.” The Irish star is of course referring to dynamic ticket pricing, the controversial music industry issue that has dominated headlines, social media discourse and even politics this week following the chaotic Oasis reunion sale.

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 why I sold all my TSLA shares, Tesla AI roadmap, Volvo EX90 first drive, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll

Liam Gallagher has joked about the price of Oasis tickets after fans were left frustrated after being charged over-inflated prices for tickets. In a series of expletive-laden tweets, the Oasis frontman said: “OASIS are back [you’re] welcome and I hear [their] ATTITUDE STINKS, good to know something’s never change F******.” Asked by one fan if

On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we have a heartfelt message from one of the OG Tesla fans, our fearless leader test drives the all-new Volvo EX90 in California, and I talk through the Ford Pro fleet management solution with its Sr. Product Manager, Mark Poll. We also talk about the Ford Lightning’s crazy 160% sales

Toyota and Nissan are among several Japanese companies that will invest $7 billion (1 trillion yen) to boost the nation’s EV battery output. The Japanese government will help as it aims to establish a domestic supply chain while moving away from China and South Korea, which currently dominate the market. Japan has been seen as

English Teacher has been announced as the winner of this year’s Mercury Prize, with the album This Could Be Texas. The band were emotional on stage after winning the prize, with their debut studio album. This year’s Mercury Prize ceremony took place for the first time at the world famous Abbey Road Studios, a move

Noel Gallagher’s psychedelic golf buggy and Liam Gallagher’s tambourine are among a host of Oasis memorabilia going on auction. More than 60 items will be on offer at the Propstore online auction, including 18 of Noel’s guitars and handwritten lyrics to some of the band’s greatest hits. One of the guitars, a custom Silver Sparkle

On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, Kia posts an all-time sales record driven by EVs, we find you some great, 0% financing deals, there’s a brand-new Volvo XC90 for 2025, and we explain why the Oakland police might be towing your Tesla. But wait, there’s more! Ford’s upgraded e-Transit van offers a bigger battery with more

Demand for Hyundai’s best-selling EV continues to climb. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 set a new August US sales record ahead of the updated 2025 model, which will arrive at dealerships this fall. Hyundai IONIQ 5 drives record US August sales “This was a record-setting August for Hyundai in total and retail sales,” Hyundai America CEO

Oasis have announced two extra Wembley Stadium shows after their tour sold out over the weekend. Both Liam and Noel Gallagher, we well as Ticketmaster, came under fire over the initial release – as some tickets ended up costing more than double due to “in demand” pricing. Announcing two further dates in September, Oasis said:

Rivian has just started rolling out a robust software update that improves several features in both generations of its flagship R1S and R1T BEVs. Updates vary by model, but there are some pretty extensive improvements to the Rivian ownership experience, including the opportunity to show off that tri-motor acceleration with a new “Launch Mode” feature.

Sir Brian May has revealed he recently suffered a “minor stroke”, which caused him to lose control over his left arm. The Queen guitarist, 77, shared the news in a video on social media, reassuring fans that he is once again able to play guitar. Sir Brian said he was rushed to hospital with “blue

A sustainable marine mobility developer called Navalt is making a quick impact on a huge part of Asia. It is rolling out some of India’s largest and most efficient solar electric boats on the water. From ferries to water taxis and even yachts, Navalt is doing a little bit of everything. Navalt was founded in

Kia introduced the updated EV6 for the UK on Monday with an enhanced design, longer range, and more. The EV6 joins Kia’s new electric vehicle lineup, showcasing the brand’s fresh new look. Kia introduces the new EV6 for the UK market The EV6 was launched in 2021 as Kia’s first dedicated EV based on Hyundai’s

A man who died of an overdose after appearing on The Jeremy Kyle Show felt he was “thrown under a bus” on the show, an inquest has heard. Steve Dymond, 63, was found dead at his home in Portsmouth, Hampshire, in May 2019, seven days after taking part in the programme. He had taken a

Brian Trueman, the British writer behind cartoons including Danger Mouse and Count Duckula, has died aged 92, his son has said. Ben Trueman wrote on the X social media platform: “Some sad news. My father, Brian Trueman, has died. “92 years of happy life. A career in television and radio that included Children’s Hour, Clitheroe

Does every new version of a car have to be bigger than the one before it? Smart seems to think the answer is, “Yes!” And it’s launched a new, five-passenger electric crossover in Australia that it thinks will be able to take the fight to Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Smart arrived on the automotive scene

The ticketing system for gigs, including next summer’s Oasis concerts, is “broken”, a senior executive at a resale site has told Sky News. Matt Drew, who oversees business development at Viagogo, said Saturday’s sale of tickets for the band’s first gigs in 16 years “descended into chaos”. Thousands of fans were left angry and frustrated