I don’t claim to know much about Australia, and the little I do may or may not come from Crocodile Dundee. But I do know EVs, and it looks like the hundreds of rugged UBCOs that are set to become mail-delivery vehicles down under are uniquely appropriate for the diverse conditions facing the country’s mail-delivery
Month: August 2024
SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission was set for launch on Tuesday, August 27, but faced a technical setback owing to technical issues. The mission, which will be launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Crew Dragon capsule, is notable for the first-ever privatised spacewalk. It is bankrolled by billionaire Jared Isaacman – the founder of
NASA is grappling with a significant challenge as two US astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, find themselves stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Initially scheduled for an eight-day mission, their return has now been delayed to February due to technical problems with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which was supposed to bring them back to
Elon Musk announced his new company xAI which he says has the goal to understand the true nature of the universe. Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is being accused by environmental and health advocates of adding to the pollution problem in Memphis, Tennessee, by using natural gas
Sir Keir Starmer has said his government wants a reset with the EU – “but that doesn’t mean reversing Brexit or re-entering the single market”. Following a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, the prime minister said plans for a new treaty with Germany are about a “reset” with the EU. He said
A prison workshop instructor has appeared in court over an alleged “inappropriate relationship” with Zara Aleena’s murderer. Hayley Jones, 33, has been charged with misconduct in a public office having allegedly acted in a way “which amounted to an abuse of the public’s trust”. Jordan McSweeney, 31, is serving at least 33 years in HMP
A hotel chain in Manchester has been accused of cancelling a booking after the Oasis reunion was announced – and relisting the room for a higher price. Sacha Lord, the night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, wrote on X last night that he’d been contacted by “several people” who were told their rooms had been
A man with a Nazi tattoo on his face has been sentenced to death for murdering two women, reports have said. Wade Wilson, nicknamed the ‘Deadpool killer’ because he shares his name with the Marvel character played by Ryan Reynolds in the movie franchise, was sentenced on Tuesday by a court in Florida. Wilson, who
The chancellor has refused to rule out inheritance and capital gains tax rises after Sir Keir Starmer warned the autumn budget will be “painful”. Rachel Reeves would not answer “yes” or “no” three times when asked on Wednesday if she could specifically rule out raising the two taxes at the budget this October. The previous
Israeli strikes in the West Bank have killed at least nine people overnight, according to Palestinian officials. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have launched raids across the occupied West Bank and sealed off the city of Jenin. Israeli forces surrounded the city, blocking off exit and entry points and access to hospitals, the governor of
Brent Lewin | Bloomberg | Getty Images PetroChina Co. posted record operating profits for the first half of the year on the back of strong drilling output and higher oil prices, which allowed it to offset weak fuel demand in China. China’s largest oil and gas company posted a net income of 88.61 billion yuan
Photo: Porsche Porsche is offering up to a $22,500 discount off the MSRP on 2024 Taycan EV leases, but before you get too excited, let’s check the fine print. EVs built overseas, such as the Taycan, don’t qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s $7,500 tax credit when they’re purchased, but they do qualify for it
In this article ETH.CM= BTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Nurphoto | Getty Images Cryptocurrencies fell Tuesday evening as Asia futures pointed lower, triggering a wave of liquidations on the Bybit exchange. The price of bitcoin was last lower by 6.2% at $59,504.68, according to Coin Metrics. Ether tumbled more than 8% to $2,457.61.
Associated Press Aug 27, 2024, 03:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Three-time Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has bought an ownership stake in a racehorse named Swift Delivery. Team Valor International founder and CEO Barry Irwin announced Tuesday that Kelce and the Zoldan family recently acquired a significant share of the
Sir Keir Starmer is heading to Germany to hold talks on a new bilateral treaty with the country as he hopes to “move beyond Brexit to rebuild relationships” with the EU. The prime minister will meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday to discuss the deal, which will aim to “boost business and trade, deepen
Donald Trump has confirmed he will debate Kamala Harris on 10 September, while the vice president has agreed to her first joint interview since Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 election. The former president has been flip-flopping on whether he will debate the Democrat nominee after initially confirming he would, asking “why am I doing
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