On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we take a break from watching the DNC’s coronation party to talk about Chinese EV trade wars, Tesla Semi trucks on fire in California, and Rivian making Normal even better than it already is. We also talk about Uber’s big executive coup and the first ever floating offshore wind research lease
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BBC presenter Lauren Laverne has revealed she is undergoing treatment for cancer. The star, 46, who presents Desert Island Discs on Radio 4 and has been a regular DJ on BBC channels for many years, thanked her doctors and family as she explained what had happened in a post on Instagram. Sharing the news while
“I feel sorry for all these people who’ve spent thousands of pounds going to drama school,” muses Kneecap’s DJ Provai. His bandmate Mo Chara finishes his sentence. “They must be raging after getting all their daddy’s money – thirty grand for their diplomas, and we just mosey on in and maybe get nominated for an
Uber has snapped up Tesla’s former head of charging, Rebecca Tinucci, who was fired by Elon Musk, along with her entire team, a few months ago. Rebecca Tinucci deserves a significant part of the credit for Tesla’s incredible deployment of charging infrastructure through several leading roles in the team over the last 6 years, including
Hollywood actor Michael Madsen has been arrested in California on a domestic violence charge. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said it received a call shortly after midnight on Saturday from a woman saying “her husband pushed her and locked her out of the house”. Madsen, who starred in Quentin Tarantino films Reservoir Dogs, Kill
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Elon Musk has a lot of fans in the Russian war criminal demographic, Unplugged Performance wants to sell you an idea, CASE debuts an all-electric backhoe, and the city of Oakland converts 100% of its school bus fleet to electric. We’ve also got the rumored return of Actually Smart Summon
Two teenagers have been charged with murder over the shooting of US actor Jonny Wactor. Robert Barceleau and Sergio Estrada, both 18, were charged in the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday, District Attorney George Gascon said at a news conference. Another 18-year-old who authorities allege was with them, Leonel Gutierrez, was charged with
Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia and Genesis, is taking the US EV market by storm this year. After reaching double-digit market share, Hyundai continued closing the gap with Tesla as the second-largest EV brand in the US through July. Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis take second in US EV market Through the first seven months of
Katie Price’s TikTok income is to be suspended, amid ongoing measures to resolve a bankruptcy case against her, a court has ruled. The 46-year-old glamour model – who was introduced using her legal name Katerina Price – did not attend the virtual hearing despite being served notice at her given addresses. Image: Price with boyfriend
Saudi Arabia has its sights set on shuttling people around its desert megacity on flying electric boats. While it may sound like science fiction, the wings are already in motion. To achieve its goal, Saudi Arabia even already purchased eight of the Swedish electric boatmaker Candela’s new P-12 electric ferries. Candela’s electric boats are famous
Photo: Cala Systems Startup Cala Systems, which makes seriously smart heat pump water heaters, has secured $5.6 million in seed funding and commercially launched its product. The round was led by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and Clean Energy Venture Group, and included Burnt Island Ventures, Leap Forward Ventures, CapeVista Capital, Collaborative Fund, and Climate Capital. Cala’s efficient and intelligent heat pump system
London Zoo says it has removed a Banksy artwork for “safekeeping”. The mural was the ninth and final piece in a series of animal-themed work by the illusive artist to appear across the capital over nine consecutive days. The artwork at the zoo depicted a gorilla holding up part of a roll-down shutter allowing birds
French actor Alain Delon has died at the age of 88 after suffering from ill health, his family has announced. The star was known for his roles in films such as Purple Noon in 1960, The Leopard in 1963, and Le Samourai in 1967. A family statement said: “Alain Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony, as well as
Tesla Cybertruck might enter the war in Russia and Ukraine on the Russian side, as the leader of the Chechen region got one and put a machine gun on it. Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Russia’s Chechen region, has one of the worst modern human records as the defacto dictator of Chechnya for the past
Acura will make an “NSX-type” electric sportscar, expecting to bring it to market in 2027 or 2028, says Acura Global Executive VP Shinji Aoyama. The Honda NSX sportscar, which was sold in the US as the Acura NSX, made a splash in the 90s and was popular for its styling, handling, and its use of
Sean Wilson will not reprise his role as Martin Platt on Coronation Street as previously announced, ITV has confirmed. The actor, who last appeared on the cobbles six years ago, was set to reappear on screen in October as part of the departure storyline of his character’s ex-wife, Gail Platt. It comes following a previous
The Volkswagen GTI badge will live on in the electric era. Volkswagen’s first electric ID GTI “will be a real go kart” to drive with elements from the legends. Volkswagen unveiled the ID GTI Concept last September, a preview of its first electric GTI model. “100% electric, 100% GTI,” VW said the concept is a
What do Sandra Bullock and David Beckham have to do with Emily In Paris? Well, apparently, they both served as “guiding lights” for the show’s stars at the start of their careers. Speaking to Sky News, Lily Collins says watching Sandra Bullock be the “kindest, most kickass, badass female” on the set of The Blind
Paul Hollywood has said criticism of his wife is “unforgivable” after she and her family were granted permission to turn their Kent pub into a house. Landlady Melissa Hollywood, who is married to the Great British Bake Off judge, reportedly said her family was planning on closing the Grade II-listed Chequers Inn in Smarden, Kent,
Hyundai will launch the 2025 IONIQ 6 with a generous $7,500 Retail Bonus Cash offer. The deal is good on new IONIQ 6 purchases rather than a lease like previous offers. Hyundai to launch 2025 IONIQ 6 with big cash offer The IONIQ 6 is already getting a massive incentive for the 2025 model year.
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