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Tesla shared some rare and stunning images of its internal vehicle testing; this time, for extreme heat and durability testing in Dubai. Since it has dissolved its PR department, Tesla has only rarely shared images of its internal testing. The automaker has a proving-ground facility in Alaska for cold weather testing. Now we learn that

The pregnant partner of a rapper stabbed to death at Notting Hill Carnival has shared pictures of her baby bump and told how she will keep his memory alive for their unborn son. Oshian Edwards paid tribute to Takayo Nembhard, 21, from Bristol, saying she would see him in their son “every day”. Mr Nembhard,

FLX Bike has a new electric mountain bike coming. The company has shown off a glimpse of test riding on the FLX Weapon X, seen below. So far we have only minimal tech specs for the bike, but what we know points to the Weapon X being a high performance carbon fiber electric mountain bike.

TV presenter Sarah Beeny has revealed she is being treated for breast cancer. The 50-year-old says she has undergone her first chemotherapy treatment after joining “the exclusive club you’d rather not be a member of”. She is best known for her work on UK property programmes, including Help! My House Is Falling Down and Sarah

Can you imagine a future where your daily commute is filled with electric vehicles zooming past you with fresh, crisp air coming through the windows? For now, we are sitting at stop lights, rolling the windows up because it’s better to breathe the AC than the toxic fumes from the vehicles around us. But what

Production of Apple TV+ series Lady in the Lake has been halted after the producers said they were threatened with violence if they did not pay a sum of $50,000 (£43,000). The Baltimore police department confirmed to NBC News a group of locals had contacted producers working on a shoot on Park Avenue in the

There are major movements toward reducing the size of cars and trucks in favor of lighter and more socially responsible vehicles that are less likely to take out an entire school bus while the driver is texting. As admirable as that concept is, I think this three-wheeled electric truck from China’s largest shopping platform might

Johnny Depp made a surprise cameo at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards – telling the audience he “needed the work” as he was projected on stage as the channel’s famous Moon Man astronaut mascot. The actor and musician opened the ceremony on a night that saw British star Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and Nicki

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes an unexpected unveiling of a new electric moped-style bike, new dirt jumper e-bikes from ONYX, an ultra high-speed electric unicycle, testing anti-lock brakes for electric bikes, a DIY solar-charging

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are moving back to the UK. The 73-year-old rock star lives in LA but says he’s “fed up” with the number of mass shootings in America. Sharon and Ozzy, who married in 1982, have lived in Beverley Hills with their three children for more than 25 years. The Birmingham-born star also

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee

Residents of Albert Square will pay tribute to the late June Brown in a special episode of EastEnders, the BBC has announced. Brown played Dot Branning – better known as Dot Cotton, the character’s previous married name – for more than 30 years before dying at her home in April, aged 95. Often seen with

Mercedes-Benz has shared new details of the 2023 model year versions of its EQ-line of all-electric vehicles. While multiple models sit upon the precipice of debuting in the US, Mercedes has introduced even more variations that should be available to US consumers by year’s end. Check it out. 2023 could prove to be the year

Ashvin Luximon, who played Asif Malik in EastEnders, has died aged 38. The actor – who appeared on the long-running BBC soap between 1999 and 2003 – died on 23 July “due to an aneurysm”, his family have said. His character, who appeared in 146 episodes of EastEnders, was a school friend of Martin Fowler,

In March 2021, Electrek reported that scientists published a feasibility study about the benefits of erecting solar panels over canals. That study is about to become a reality when a pilot project breaks ground in California. Solar over canals August 26 update: Project Nexus in the Turlock Irrigation District, a $20 million project funded by

The Chinese automaking giant BYD (Build Your Dreams) is considering releasing a premium EV line as soon as this year, with prices starting at around $145,000. According to a new report from First Financial, a news outlet in China, BYD is planning to increase the price of its high-end brands to over 1 million yuan

The Edinburgh TV Festival attracts some of the biggest players in the world of TV – the media moguls who decide what we’re going to be watching on our tellies over the coming year. After two years away, the 2022 event – which explored the theme: Can TV Change The World? – didn’t disappoint. As

A couple were left stunned when Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves made a surprise appearance at their wedding reception in Northamptonshire. Nikki and James Roadnight got married at Fawsley Hall hotel last weekend. After the ceremony, the groom spotted Reeves in the bar and approached him to tell him he had just got married and ask

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee

Get ready to hit the trail this fall with the Super73 R-series electric motorbike. On sale today for an impressive $500 off, this high-end e-bike is down to $2,795 at Best Buy, while it normally goes for $3,295. It features an impressive 75-mile range per charge and can reach speeds of up to 28 MPH,