Who said Segways aren’t cool? Not the dude riding a hybrid hydrogen and electric-powered Segway Apex H2 motorcycle, that’s for sure. Or at least that’s probably what he’d say if this concept motorcycle ever makes it to production. The Segway Apex H2 appears to be a followup to the previously seen Segway Apex, an electric
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Kim Kardashian has officially become a billionaire, according to Forbes. The reality TV star, 40, saw her net worth soar from $780m (£564m) in October to $1bn (£723m) this month, the magazine reports. Her fortune comes mainly from her two businesses: the shapewear brand Skims, and the cosmetics company KKW Beauty. Image: Kim Kardashian recently
The US federal government is currently looking to include a ramp-up of investments in electrification as part of a massive infrastructure bill. It’s unclear how the money will be spent, but we are now hearing that the electric car tax credit could increase to $10,000. Last week, the Biden administration released an outline of its
Friday Night Dinner star Paul Ritter has died of a brain tumour at the age of 54. The actor, who also starred in Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, the acclaimed TV series Chernobyl and the James Bond film Quantum Of Solace, died at home with his family by his side. His agent said: “It
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Piers Morgan has claimed he has the “universal support” of the British public over his comments about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Oprah Interview. Speaking in his first TV interview since leaving Good Morning Britain over the row, he accused the couple of “lying on a global scale” during their tell-all chat with Winfrey last
Tesla’s problem with toxic fandom is starting to give the community a bad name as some stories of attacks against other electric vehicles go mainstream. The Detroit Free Press came out with a new article today headlined, “Tesla owner with Mustang Mach-E reports threats on social media from Tesla fans.” It includes several reports from
Lime is expanding its vehicle lineup to include seated electric scooters (often referred to as mopeds) in addition to standing electric scooters and electric bicycles. All of Lime’s various micromobility vehicles are offered as part of the network’s shared vehicle fleet and can be rented by the minute. Some also offer subscription models. After announcing
The Trial Of The Chicago 7 won the top prize at the first ever virtual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The Netflix drama beat Da 5 Bloods, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Minari and One Night In Miami to win outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. There was no red carpet for the first
Broadcasters are required to take better care of TV contestants’ mental health under new Ofcom rules that come into force today. The changes force broadcasters to take “due care” over the welfare of people who “might be at risk of significant harm as a result of taking part in a programme”. They also mean participants
After the GMC Hummer EV pickup, GM is now unveiling a SUV version of the Hummer EV and it starts at $80,000, but it is going to take a while for them to bring it to market. Last year, GM unveiled the GMC Hummer EV, a 350-mile electric pickup truck with an $80,000 starting price. The
British actor Daniel Kaluuya has joked about Meghan and Harry’s race row during an appearance on US television, saying he is “what the Royal Family was worried the baby would look like”. The Oscar nominee made his hosting debut on the long-running comedy show Saturday Night Live and discussed British and American racism. Part of
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Grammy-nominated US rapper DMX has been taken off life support after suffering a heart attack but his condition remains concerning, his lawyer has said. The 50-year-old, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was admitted to a New York hospital “in grave condition” after suffering the heart attack on Friday night, attorney Murray Richman said. DMX’s
Electric vehicles aren’t exactly new technology – they’ve been around essentially since as long as cars have been around. So I guess I shouldn’t be that surprised to find what appears to be a Victorian horseless carriage with a hidden EV drivetrain. What does surprise me is just how cheap it can be. But of
KYMCO is making a major update to the way the company markets its Ionex electric scooter line, hoping to cut into Gogoro’s massive share of the e-scooter market. Taipei-based KYMCO is a giant in the gas-powered scooter industry and has been building exhaust-spewing two-wheelers for well over 50 years. But the company’s entrance into the