Petrolhead who hit 100mph on A120 to plead exceptional hardship in bid to avoid ban
James Thoirs, 28, was reported to police by drivers who saw him tailgating cars in his BMW in Elmstead Market on May 25 of this year.
Best and worst seaside towns in Essex revealed in new 2026 rankings
It comes after a new survey from Which?, which ranks 135 coastal destinations across the country.
'Don't be disrespectful - speak to me respectfully': Lionel Messi's unusual exchange with World Cup referee is revealed... as officials face new scrutiny over Argentina's 'rigged' run to the semi-finals
The incident occurred during the 42nd minute of the South Americans' 3-1 victory over the Swiss when Messi confronted Portuguese official Joao Pinheiro.
Meta admits its first ‘superintelligence’ was too stupid to survive for three days
Pulls AI-powered image tweaker after allowing free-for-all
Iran launches attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz after US strikes as fears mount over war spiraling into chaos
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 'fired at commercial shipping' in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday night, even as the US launched additional strikes on the country.
Kemi Badenoch may quit court over fear of eco damages bill 'worth trillions of pounds'
Kemi Badenoch said the UK should not remain under the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) if it is against the national interest.
The Morning Poll: Should we do more to tackle climate change after the heatwaves?
The heatwaves in May and June are thought to have claimed more than 2,700 lives in the UK, and scientists have warned that unless more is done to combat climate change, things will only get worse.
'The people have a boiling point - a terrible revenge against the Mullahs is brewing': What's really happening inside Iran... and why its evil leaders are not as safe as they think after Trump's botched war
Six months on from the largest slaughter of protesters in modern history the people of Iran are still suffering in the most abject manner imaginable.
Netanyahu reveals explosive final exchange with Lindsey Graham before US Senator's 'sudden' death at 71
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed their final exchange during an episode of Fox & Friends Weekend on Sunday afternoon.
Revealed: Crazed message Conor McGregor screamed at Max Holloway after ACL tear ruined UFC comeback
Fighting for the first time in over five years, McGregor launched himself across the ring with a flying left roundhouse kick when the match started, only to land awkwardly.
Top Republican breaks his silence on Lindsey Graham death conspiracies and details his grueling routine
A top Republican and longtime ally of Senator Lindsey Graham reflected on his life, death, and legacy in an exclusive Sunday interview.
Maya Jama reveals her mad dash back to the UK as she goes from England's World Cup game in Miami straight to the airport to host Love Island's Aftersun
Maya Jama joked she is glad she didn't miss her flight as she made a mad dash back to the UK on Saturday night from England's World Cup game in Miami.
Victoria Beckham becomes an instant meme after failing to react as Jude Bellingham scores against Norway during England's World Cup clash
It seems all the years of matches to cheer on David have taken their toll on Victoria, who looked decidedly unbothered during England's World Cup game.
Pregnant Holly Ramsay cradles her growing baby bump in a red swimsuit as she enjoys the heatwave with husband Adam Peaty amid new family fallout
Pregnant Holly Ramsay cradled her growing baby bump in a red swimming costume as she enjoyed the UK heatwave with husband Adam Peaty on Sunday.
Sacha Baron Cohen brings back iconic Ali G character at Wimbledon amid rumours he's filming a new movie
Sacha Baron Cohen was spotted back as his iconic Ali G character at Wimbledon on Sunday amid rumours he is filming a new movie.
Beaming Princess Kate hands Jannik Sinner the Wimbledon winner's trophy after he beat Alexander Zverev in men's final - as William, George and Charlotte watch on
The Princess of Wales was watched by her proud family, Prince William and two of their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, while their youngest son Prince Louis stayed at home.
Eva Herzigova, 53, stuns in a Lanvin bridal gown as she finally marries businessman Gregorio Marsiaj in Italy after 25 years together
The couple were joined by their three sons, George, Philipe and Edward, along with their close family and friends as they exchanged vows at the church of San Vito in Italy on Saturday.
Semi-Trailer Trucks Test Converting Into Plug-In Hybrids
Long-time Slashdot reader necro81 writes: There are several companies, such as Tesla, trying to make semi trucks fully electric. The capital cost for such a truck, and the MW-scale infrastructure to recharge it, may be a hard sell for some operators. [IEEE Spectrum notes that's a charging infrastructure "that most freight corridors do not yet reliably provide."] But some companies are instead adding batteries and an electric motor to the semi-trailers that trucks haul behind them.
"The Nivalis Powered Trailer Kit centers on an electric axle [rated at 50 kilowatts-peak]... capable of both propulsion assistance and regenerative braking. It draws on a 60-kilowatt-hour, 400-volt lithium-ion battery pack charged from three sources: the axle itself during braking and deceleration, a full-rooftop array of photovoltaic panels generating up to 3.7 kilowatts-peak, and a 32-amp, three-phase AC grid connection available during parking stops."
This approach is more akin to a plug-in hybrid: the truck may still be diesel-powered, but the electric assist from the trailer allows the truck to run more efficiently. Replacing diesel with kWh can save operators money while also reducing emissions. This incremental approach may be more accessible and less capital-intensive than replacing the truck itself.
From the article:
The driver's only window into the system is a small display readable from the cab's side mirror that shows the system status and battery charge level. Nothing about the trailer's handling or licensing requirements changes. The partners project savings of up to 7,000 liters of diesel per trailer per year, which is enough to keep about 19 tonnes of carbon dioxide out of the air...
Trailer Dynamics, an Aachen-based company, has conducted field tests with BMW Logistics, DB Schenker, Duvenbeck, and Volkswagen Konzernlogistik, reporting average fuel savings of around 40% for diesel tractor combinations, substantially higher than the up to 18% reduction implied by the Nivalis projection... Trailer Dynamics prices its system between €145,000 and €195,000 and targets a payback period of no more than five years. Nivalis targets five to six years at current costs.
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Kim Kardashian's ex-husband Kris Humphries reveals career pivot over 10 years after disastrous 72-day marriage
Thousands of miles away from the Kardashian headquarters of Calabasas, a former member of the family has started a new life running a popular fast food chain.
Manchester bomber claims another life nine years on from terror attack
Adam Regan Brooks had been walking towards the foyer of the venue when suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated explosives in a backpack wickedly loaded with nuts and screws as shrapnel.