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The massive new Tesla Megapack project at the Moss Landing substation in California is starting to take shape as we can see in a new flyover of the construction site. It could soon become the world’s biggest battery. We first learned of the project at PG&E’s Moss Landing substation when they submitted it to CPUC and the company

After months of lockdowns and restrictions, live music and theatre shows are still a long way from getting back to normal – but there are some stars who have gone above and beyond to bring entertainment to our lives and make things that little bit better. With prolonged periods stuck at home in what has

Elliot Page has thanked fans for their “love and support” after coming out as transgender earlier this month. The 33-year-old posted a selfie and message on Instagram, writing: “From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your love and support has been the greatest gift.” Page went on: “Stay safe. Be there for each other.”

Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla plans to release its Full Self-Driving software package as a monthly subscription service as soon as “early 2021”. Be ready for a surprisingly high price. Earlier this year, we reported on indications that Tesla is working on a pay-as-you-go subscription for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package. Later, CEO Elon Musk

Friday Night Dinner star Rosalind Knight, whose stage and screen career spanned more than six decades, has died at the age of 87. Known to younger audiences as Horrible Grandma in the Channel 4 comedy, she will also be remembered for her roles in the early Carry On films. Appearing in Carry On Teacher and

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla shutting down Model S and Model X production shutdown, battery cost falling under $100 per kWh, Toyota missing the boat on EV, and more. Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways

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Tesla has started pushing a new software update that is increasing the range on new 2021 Model 3 vehicles. It looks like Tesla both delivered an efficiency improvement and changed the displayed range. Earlier this year, Tesla introduced several hardware updates to Model 3 and Model Y, resulting in longer range in the 2021 models.

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Ofcom has announced new rules to protect those appearing on TV and radio reality shows, following a steady rise in complaints over the welfare of guests. The media watchdog said that broadcasters must “properly look after” contributors, particularly those who might be at risk of “significant harm” as a result of taking part in a

The director of the latest instalment of Mission Impossible has thanked his cast and crew, just days after a recording was released of Tom Cruise ranting at members of the production team. Christopher McQuarrie shared a picture from the set on Instagram, writing: “To all who make the journey possible. To your loved ones back

President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Representative Deb Haaland (D-NM) for secretary of the interior and Michael S. Regan as head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Haaland (pictured above left) will be the first Native American cabinet secretary and head of the Department of the Interior. Regan (pictured above right) will be the first Black

“I don’t even know if I’ve been able to compute how it makes me feel, the fact that our industry is at a complete standstill… 170,000 people out of work, it seems to be completely undigestible to me.” Katie Melua’s words have lingered with me for weeks since interviewing her in an eerily empty Royal

Jeremy Bulloch, who played bounty hunter Boba Fett in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died at the age of 75. The English actor died on Thursday at a hospital in London after years of living with Parkinson’s disease. His agents at Brown, Simcocks & Andrews said his death was due to health complications. As

The Tesla Cybertruck remote-controlled toys made by Mattel’s Hot Wheels has been delayed. Hopefully, it won’t be followed by a delay for the actual electric pickup truck. Remote-controlled Tesla toys Earlier this year, we reported on Tesla partnering with Hot Wheels on two Cybertruck remote-controlled toys. They started taking pre-orders in February when Mattel’s Hot

Diane Lane has been acting for decades but in her latest film she’s taking on a role she has never played before – a grandmother. In Let Him Go she plays Margaret Blackledge, a woman trying to find her grandson after her son dies and her daughter-in-law re-marries. The actress told Sky News’ Backstage podcast