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Smog over Los Angeles. Photo: Steven Buss on Flickr The US government is ready to approve California’s emissions rules which would end gas-only car sales within the state by 2035, according to a report by the Washington Post. The Post spoke with anonymous sources stating that California’s “Advanced Clean Cars 2” light-duty emissions rules, which

Paula Abdul and former American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe have settled a lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted the singer while she was a judge on the show. The Grammy and Emmy-winning singer filed a notice settling her claims in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday, before saying in a statement she is “grateful that this

Despite an impressive year in 2024, Hyundai Motor Group chairman Euisun Chung told employees that even more is on the way — and it’s coming very soon. With new EVs and advanced tech launching, Hyundai’s chief said, “The real best is yet to come.” Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia and Genesis, is having a big

Actor Jonathan Bailey has said he “really struggled” with fame after starring in the hit Netflix show Bridgerton. The 36-year-old, who plays Antony Bridgerton in the Regency-era drama, said after the series first aired in 2020 he found dealing with stardom “quite hard-hitting”. “I really struggled initially; I was overwhelmed by it,” he told British

On today’s heavy-duty episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at Nikola Motors’ troubling finances, reliability problems with their hydrogen semi trucks, and an all-new, all-different electric Toyota cute-ute makes its debut. Will it be enough to take Toyota to the front? On any other day a new Toyota crossover – and an electric one

“Drastic change” is needed to end the “backwards” British stunt industry’s use of men in wigs pretending to be women, according to leading female stunt experts. “From my point of view, it’s heartbreaking,” says stunt co-ordinator Tiger Lilli Rudge talking to Sky News at Space Studios in Manchester. A stunt performer for 15 years, she

Mercedes-AMG is launching its first super electric SUV, separate from Mercedes. With its official debut just around the corner, we are finally getting our first look at the sleek. The all-electric performance SUV is now officially testing on public roads. Here’s a sneak peek at the upcoming performance SUV. The iconic high-performance brand is launching

Photo: First Solar The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has unveiled a “Top 10” solar and storage priorities list for President-elect Trump and the 119th Congress – here’s what it wants. Solar, storage – and Trump SEIA president and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper states:  This is a roadmap for the Trump administration and Congress to capitalize

Photo by KEHN HERMANO on Pexels.com Walkability, electrified transport, free public EV charging – cities earning the top spot in urban mobility include San Francisco and Paris. Consulting firm Oliver Wyman Forum and the University of California, Berkeley, ranked 70 international cities based on urban mobility, including everything from EV adoption and carbon-free public transportation to

Pamela Anderson’s famous red swimsuit from Baywatch will go on display in London. The actress shot to fame in the 1990s in the show, known for its much-parodied slow-mo sequences and high drama on the beaches of Malibu. The swimming costume will be shown off at the Design Museum’s exhibition Splash! A Century of Swimming

Photo: Nextracker Nextracker just set a milestone in US clean energy manufacturing: It has delivered the first-ever solar trackers expected to meet 100% domestic content requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These US-made trackers are now on their way to power SB Energy’s Pelican’s Jaw solar project in Kern County, California. (Solar trackers, typically

Another one of BYD’s best-selling electric cars is due for an overhaul. BYD’s new Dolphin EV just leaked in China, giving us a sneak peek at the updated model for the first time. Meet BYD’s new Dolphin EV, launching soon The Dolphin is one of BYD’s top-selling EVs, not only in China but also in

Thousands of people have been evacuated from the path of a fast-moving wildfire sweeping through parts of California’s upmarket city of Malibu. Among those forced to leave their homes were Hollywood actor Dick Van Dyke, who turns 99 on Friday, and his wife Arlene, while singer Cher reportedly also fled the area. Mary Poppins and

A former Love Island winner has had to move out of his house due to a sinkhole “in his driveway”. Liam Reardon, 25, won the 2021 series of the reality show alongside girlfriend Millie Court, 28. Speaking on the pair’s podcast, Mr Reardon said he and his family had only moved into their new home

It’s nearly 36 years to the day that Britain saw its deadliest terrorist atrocity, the bombing of Pan Am flight 103, when 270 people lost their lives. On its way to New York’s JFK, the Boeing 747 exploded 31,000ft over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie, four days before Christmas 1988. One of the worst

Christmas number one isn’t just a coveted slot for artists – it can also tell us about the mood of the nation and our evolving taste in music. LadBaby dominated the 2020s with five consecutive hits characterised by energetic, danceable, and novelty tunes designed for virality. The string of hits – including 2019’s I Love

Tonight on Quick Charge, we wonder if the upcoming Tesla Cybercab could actually benefit from growing a few pedals. Meanwhile, Tesla Supercharger customers are getting a better deal this week, and there’s a new, $2 billion solar project coming on line in southern California. We’ve also got a report showing that EV charging sessions were

Toyota wants a bigger share of the world’s largest EV market with a new low-cost EV rolling out. Now available for pre-orders in China, the Toyota bZ3X electric SUV starts at just $13,800 (100,000 yuan). Toyota bZ3X electric SUV pre-orders open in China Although Toyota only has one fully electric vehicle, the bZ4X, on the

The nominees for next year’s Golden Globe Awards have been announced, ahead of a star-studded ceremony set to take place in January. Musical thriller Emilia Perez, which stars Selena Gomez and tells the story of a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirming surgery to become a woman, leads the film nominations, while The Bear,

Eddie Redmayne and Kiera Knightley are among a host of British stars nominated for next year’s Golden Globe Awards. Redmayne starred in Sky Atlantic’s thriller Day Of The Jackal and Knightley is the lead in Netflix’s spy series Black Doves. Announced by actors Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut live from LA, it’s the first big