Hitachi Energy just launched wireless Spark Prevention Unit indicators that help prevent wildfires by enabling remote monitoring. According to the US Department of Energy, approximately 10% of wildfire ignitions are sparked by faults on electrical infrastructure or electric equipment failure. Hitachi Energy’s new Wireless SPU Indicators allow utilities to monitor the grid remotely, in real
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Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks has led tributes to bandmate Christine McVie, who has has died aged 79, saying she had wanted to sing to her one last time. The British-American rock band, founded in London in 1967, sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the most successful groups ever. In a
Just six years after what began as a solar vehicle competition among students, Lightyear has reached a watershed moment in clean mobility. Today, the company officially kicked off the start of production for the Lightyear 0 solar EV at Valmet Automotive in Uusikaupunki, Finland, and we were fortunate enough to be the only US media
An album of frog calls is hoping to overtake Taylor Swift and clinch the top spot in Australia’s music charts. Scientists want to raise awareness of the declining frog population – which has seen a steep fall since the 1980s – by releasing an album of frog sounds. The album features 43 of the most
As Russian missile strikes against Ukraine’s power and water supplies ramped up in recent weeks, images of surgeons carrying out life-saving work by torchlight started to make headlines around the world. Liev Schreiber, who you might know as Hollywood “fixer” Ray Donovan in the hit TV series, or for his roles in films varying from
UK-based classic-car EV conversion specialist company Electrogenic has partnered up with companies in Vermont and Texas to serve classic-car enthusiasts in the US who want to drive electric. TATC in Dorset, Vermont, and Dallas-based Xerbera are the first companies to join Electrogenic’s global installer network. These partnerships will allow Electrogenic’s UK engineered conversion kits to
Electric bicycles are quickly proving to be one of the best ways to get drivers out of cars while still providing fast, efficient personal transportation. And rebate programs that help reduce the cost of expensive e-bikes are now making them more affordable than ever before. While a national electric bike subsidy looked likely last year,
Davine Lee still has the birthday present she bought for her friend Molly five years ago, an unwrapped box containing a hoodie featuring her favourite TV show, that remains sitting untouched at home. She learned of her friend’s death, at the age of 14, after seeing her empty chair at school and wondering where she
The Brit Awards rising star nominees for 2023 have been revealed. Previously called the critics’ choice award, artists including Adele, Ellie Goulding, Florence & The Machine, Sam Smith, Celeste and Sam Fender all won in previous years before going on to become household names. The award aims to identify future stars of the UK music
Coke and Pepsi are fighting for first again. Only this time, they are battling for the right reasons. A few days before Pepsi is set to receive its first Tesla electric semi trucks on December 1, Coca-Cola has exciting news of its own – the company has begun deliveries in its new electric truck fleet.
Jennifer Lopez has spoken about her journey from heartbreak to ‘real love’ with Ben Affleck, saying their whirlwind romance is the “most would-never-happen-in-Hollywood ending”. Speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music, Lopez, 53, said that her split with Affleck back in 2004 was the “biggest heartbreak” of her life. The pair were due to tie
What appears to be a Porsche 718 Boxster electric prototype was spotted testing ahead of the unveiling of the next generation of the sports car. For those unfamiliar with Porsche’s lineup, the 718 Cayman and Boxster are the cheaper sports cars in the automaker’s lineup, starting at around $60,000. The current generation of 718 was
Neighbours star Kate Keltie has been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. The 36-year-old actress played Michelle Scully, the younger sister of Holly Valance’s character Felicity, on the Australian soap for five years from 1999 to 2004. A Go Fund Me page set up to help support her, says she has recently begun treatment, but
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla Semi has completed its first 500-mile trip with a full load – quite a feat for a battery-electric truck. Tesla Semi is an all-electric class 8 commercial truck that Tesla first unveiled in 2017 and it was supposed to be in production in 2019. However, it was delayed several
Matt Hancock has finished in third place in I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! after controversially signing up to the show. Ex-Lioness Jill Scott was crowned queen of the jungle, with Hollyoaks actor Owen Warner runner-up. When Mr Hancock first went into camp as a surprise late arrival, the public had initially taken
Black Friday returned with a bang this year, especially in the electric bike and e-scooter markets. Companies are fighting over consumers to out do each other with impressive sales. Some companies are offering nearly a thousand dollars off major e-bikes, while others are helping consumers save hundreds of dollars while also throwing in hundreds of
Cyber Monday is now here at Electrek, and our team over at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to bring you all of the best deals. Through Thanksgiving week, we’ll be delivering all of the most notable markdowns on environmentally-friendly gear, electric vehicles, home goods, fashion, and much more. As always, the major players will be center stage
Matt Hancock has reached the final of this year’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! after former England rugby player Mike Tindall became the eighth person to be eliminated from the show. The disgraced former health secretary joins Hollyoaks actor Owen Warner and former England midfielder Jill Scott in the final of the series
The list of weird yet awesome electric boats on Alibaba seems to grow every week. Fortunately for us, we’ve managed to stumble upon another oddball offering in the form of an inflatable electric houseboat. And if you ask me, it’s perfect for the latest edition of the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week
Irene Cara, the singer best known for the title tracks of Fame and Flashdance, has died aged 63. Her publicist said she had died in her Florida home and that the cause of death was unknown. Cara won an Oscar for the song Flashdance… What A Feeling from the 1980s hit movie Flashdance and has