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Is there such a thing as an ethical electric car?

9/17/2018, 11:10:04 AM
The Democratic Republic of Congo is at the epicenter of a modern-day


Electric endurance: losing a 12-hour night rally in the Hyundai Kona EV

9/17/2018, 10:54:45 AM
I really, really like the Hyundai Kona EV. ✔ It’s free and pretty thorough, but because of the user-generated nature of some of the data (ZapMap also includes live information from charging networks themselves, among other sources) we’ve previously found this app to show incomplete or missing results


MOT failure rates have risen by almost a QUARTER since new standards were introduced

9/17/2018, 10:40:46 AM
MOT failure rates have seen a huge rise since changes came into force in May, according to new research. The road-worthiness test became even tougher on May 20 when a new grading system for defects… ✔ The test now also checks reversing lights on vehicles first used from September 2009, daytime running lights on vehicles first used from March 2018 and front fog lights on vehicles first used from March 2018 ✔ More people are now buying eco-friendly cars and on finance and this is leading to less of the older polluting diesels on the roads


Supercars cruise into Central London as Piccadilly Boy Racers hold parade in aid of charity

9/17/2018, 11:57:57 AM
FLASH supercars flooded into Central London this weekend in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital. The Piccadilly Boy Racers’ supercar parade at Waterloo Place on Sunday – organised b… ✔ The Piccadilly Boy Racers' supercar parade at Waterloo Place on Sunday - organised by wealthy businessmen and entrepreneurs -  saw plenty of stunning motors swoop in and stun locals ✔ We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team ✔ Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368


Nintendo Switch Online membership can be bought using Gold Points

9/17/2018, 9:39:36 AM
Switch it up ✔ Reddit user Ice Blast noticed the detail while reading the Nintendo Switch Online Service FAQ ✔ One Gold Point is the equivalent of $0.01 / £0.01 / AU$0.01 ✔ However, annual membership (£17.99 / $19.99) would take several purchases to afford ✔ Nintendo Switch Online is due to launch in the second half of September


Tesla is ending its free unlimited Supercharger referral program

9/17/2018, 10:36:54 AM
Lifetime scheme is powering down ✔ They're typically placed on the outskirts of major cities, and are intended to make long-range driving more convenient ✔ It's not all bad news, though – you still get a gift for referring your friends ✔ Everything you need to know about electric vehicles Via Engadget


Motorists' fury over road with FIVE different speed limits in under a mile - and cops target drivers with mobile speed cameras

9/17/2018, 11:57:44 AM
HIGHWAY chiefs have been blasted over a road with FIVE different speeds in under a mile. A barmy stretch of the B5425 in Wales flits from 30mph to 50mph, then 40mph then 50mph, then 30mph again. It… ✔ HIGHWAY chiefs have been blasted over a road with FIVE different speeds in under a mile ✔ 6 It means drivers must change speed four times in just over a minute, which they say is dangerous ✔ A Sun reporter drover the route - and counted the four changes in under a mile


The lithium-ion battery that didn't explode

9/17/2018, 11:21:47 AM
We test this invention out by blowing things up -- for science, of course. ✔ One caveat: While the SafeCore batteries might be able to take a bullet, Amionx's Bill Davidson says they can only take one bullet safely ✔ Taking It to Extremes: Mix insane situations -- erupting volcanoes, nuclear meltdowns, 30-foot waves -- with everyday tech


[Pyongyang Summit] Chaebol chiefs to explore biz chances in NK

9/17/2018, 8:23:24 AM
undefined ✔ For SK Group Chairman Chey, this will be his second visit to Pyongyang following his first in 2007 ✔ Kim Byung-yeon, a researcher at NH Investment & Securities, said the improved inter-Korean relations would foster three strong economic strongholds on the North's west and east coasts and the DMZ


The Best PS4 Deals and Bundles in September 2018

9/17/2018, 10:54:34 AM
PS4 with Spider-Man, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Dishonored: Death of the Outsider and Now TV for under £280, cheapest price for a 15 month PS Plus subscription. ✔ If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale ✔ Now TV: 6 Month Sky Cinema Pass at Now TV -  was £49.99 , now  £29.97 The Cheapest VPN Provider Recently, VPNs are becoming increasingly popular because they can ensure your security and privacy when browsing the web


Black Ops 4 BETA End Date: What time does Blackout Call of Duty Beta finish on PS4, Xbox?

9/17/2018, 10:51:23 AM
ACTIVISION will be introducing Battle Royale to Call of Duty this year, under the moniker 'Blackout'. Here's everything you need to know about the Fortnite and PUBG rival mode and it's upcoming beta. ✔ Treyarch’s Post-Day 1 Update for the Blackout beta has also introduced several other changes, including: • Bug fixes • Quicker item pickups • Two-minute sensor dart timer • Quick Equip UI alteration There were more updates in the patch - and we can expect more as the beta goes on, too


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