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Google Maps can now provide the “most fuel-efficient route” possible if you specify your car’s engine type, while eco-friendly routing is coming to all of Europe. Google launched eco-friendly routing in Maps earlier this year for the United States, Canada, and Germany to highlight directions that use less fuel. A “Most fuel-efficient” leaf badge appears,

Justin Bieber has announced he is taking a break from his rescheduled world tour to “rest and get better”. The Canadian singer revealed in June he had been diagnosed with a rare condition called Ramsay Hunt syndrome that had resulted in complete paralysis of the right side of his face, forcing him to cancel performances.

We got a glimpse of an all-electric off-roading and motorsport future with a Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck charging a Taiga Orca electric jet ski. At Electrek, we are excited not only for the electrification of the auto industry but also for all ground and water transportation, including off-roading and motorsport. Off-road vehicles are

After a dire period during the pandemic, music venue owners had hoped this would be the year to properly kick-start the UK’s world-renowned live scene once again. But while thousands of fans have enjoyed a summer of gigs and festivals, the industry is now facing its next existential crisis – spiralling energy bills, with some

It’s not every day Uri Geller shows you a mysterious alien object given to him by John Lennon, reads you CIA certification of his paranormal abilities or invites you to become a citizen of his micronation. But after chatting to the 75-year-old Israeli-born illusionist for just a few minutes, it’s easy to see how an

Hollywood stars Sean Penn and Ben Stiller have been included on a list of 25 US citizens sanctioned by Russia in response to their public criticism of the war on Ukraine. The foreign ministry included the actors on a new list of mostly politicians, trade officials and industrial executives that it was placing under sanctions

Five of Asia’s biggest economies are expected to see exponential growth of solar, positioning the region to become a global hub of solar power, according to independent energy think tank Ember. Ember analyzed existing national power sector development plans across China, Japan, Indonesia, India, and the Philippines. It found that solar capacity is expected to grow

Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes has told Sky News that performing at the tribute concert in memory of his friend Taylor Hawkins was “one of the most incredible moments of my life”. The singer-songwriter took the mic for a cover of David Bowie‘s Modern Love alongside Chic’s Nile Rodgers at the epic six-hour Foo Fighters event,

Ford has ambitious plans for the electric vehicle market. Or, as Ford’s vice president of sustainability, Bob Holycross, explains, EVs will revive the near 120-year-old automaker. The American automaker is in the midst of a complete brand overhaul, and its strategy to convert models people recognize the most into electric is paying off so far.

Adele has won her first Emmy, picking up the prize for a TV concert special that was broadcast ahead of the release of her latest album. One Night Only won the Emmy for best outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) at the Creative Emmy Awards on Sunday night, held ahead of the main Primetime Emmys ceremony next

Electric bicycles are one of the most fun and effective alternative transportation methods in existence. And this Labor Day you can save big on a new electric bicycle from many of the leading manufacturers. Summer may be coming to a close but it’s not over yet! Check out these awesome e-bike deals to get rolling

The Weeknd has apologised for cancelling a concert near Los Angeles on Saturday evening after he lost his voice early into the set. The Canadian musician took to the stage at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California as part of his “After Hours til Dawn Tour”. But midway through the song, Can’t Feel My Face,

Mobile energy solutions expert Growatt is about to launch the Infinity 1500 portable power station, offering a capacity of 1,512Wh and a maximum output of 2,000 watts. We’ve reviewed it ourselves below and have a lot to share about this powerful device, which has begun an exclusive early bird sale today. Hurry, though, because special

Barack Obama has won an Emmy Award in the outstanding narrator category for his work on Netflix documentary series, Our Great National Parks. The five-part series, which features national parks from around the globe, is produced by Barack and Michelle Obama‘s production company, Higher Ground. The couple set up the company after Barack left office

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The Foo Fighters have paid an emotional tribute to their late bandmate and “brother” Taylor Hawkins with a “gigantic” gig celebrating his life. On an emotional night at Wembley Stadium, Grohl fought back tears and had to steady himself as he took the mic to sing the first Foo Fighters song of the gig, Times

Municipal services are ripe for conversion to electric vehicles. With all of those hours on the road, switching away from polluting gas-powered engines could make a huge difference. But when it comes to fire trucks, I’m not sure if this little Alibaba fire truck has what it takes. But it certainly has gusto, and that

The actors chosen to play the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge when they appear in The Crown have said they feel “honoured” by the opportunity. According to Deadline, two actors will play Prince William – Rufus Kampa in his younger days and Ed McVey in his late teens and early 20s. Kate will be played

Ford has poured all of its efforts into converting its fleet to electric, and it’s paying off big time. America’s best-selling automaker continues seeing strong demand for its EV models as sales grew another 307% in August. For over a century, Ford has been leading the US auto industry to new heights. Henry Ford revolutionized

Jane Fonda has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and has started chemotherapy. The actress and 1980s aerobics guru-turned-activist shared the news on her Instagram account, saying she feels “very lucky” because the cancer is “very treatable”. Fonda, 84, said she wanted to make people aware that many Americans “don’t have access to quality health care”