All posts tagged: drivers

UNICEF ‘outraged’ after Israeli forces kill water truck drivers in Gaza | Gaza News

UNICEF ‘outraged’ after Israeli forces kill water truck drivers in Gaza | Gaza News

Published by Sam Flores

UN Children’s Fund calls on Israeli authorities to investigate and ‘ensure full accountability’. Published On 18 Apr 202618 Apr 2026 The United Nations Children’s Fund says it is “outraged” after Israel killed two drivers it had contracted to deliver clean water to families in Gaza. UNICEF said in a ⁠statement the incident occurred during routine water trucking on Friday morning at the Mansoura water filling point in northern Gaza, which supplies Gaza City. Two other people ‌were wounded in the attack. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list The agency said it had suspended activities at the site and called on Israeli authorities to investigate and “ensure full accountability”. “Humanitarian workers, essential service providers, and civilian infrastructure, including critical water facilities, must never be targeted,” it said. It said that “the protection of civilians and those delivering life-saving assistance is an obligation under international humanitarian law”. More than 750 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since the US- and Qatar-brokered “ceasefire” in Gaza took effect last October, according to Palestinian health authorities. More …

Thousands of UK learner drivers to receive refunds in drip-pricing crackdown

Thousands of UK learner drivers to receive refunds in drip-pricing crackdown

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Two driving schools owned by the AA have been ordered to refund over 80,000 customers and pay a £4.2 million fine by the UK competition watchdog for engaging in “drip-pricing”. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that AA Driving School and BSM Driving School illegally omitted a mandatory £3 booking fee from their advertised upfront prices. This practice, known as drip-pricing, meant learner drivers were not shown the full cost initially. Individual refunds will vary based on the number of lesson packages purchased, averaging around £9 per customer, totalling more than £760,000. The combined refunds and penalty will amount to nearly £5 million. This marks the first financial penalty issued by the CMA for a breach of consumer law since it gained new enforcement powers. CMA chief executive Sarah Cardell said: “If a fee is mandatory, the law is clear: it must be included …

SOLARAMA – big proof from Aptera and big savings for solar + EV drivers

SOLARAMA – big proof from Aptera and big savings for solar + EV drivers

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On today’s solar-powered episode of Quick Charge, Aptera’s CEO shares more proof that his company’s solar car concept has legs, joining dozens of Electrek readers who are topping off their car (and home) batteries with the power of the sun! We also talk about why backup power is the least interesting thing you can do with a home backup battery, and celebrate an absolutely massive win for every American as five offshore wind projects the Trump Administration has been pushing back against since day 1 get the go-ahead to continue. PLUS: enjoy up to $10,000 off a new, 300-mile Chevy Equinox EV (trusted affiliate link) Source Links Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Advertisement – scroll for more content New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? …

I stopped letting Windows decide when to update my drivers

I stopped letting Windows decide when to update my drivers

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Experts sometimes talk about fixing Windows updates. I only understood why when an automatic background update wiped out my audio configuration. A configuration that had taken a lot of fine-tuning was gone because Windows felt it knew what was better for me. That was the straw that broke the camel’s back. It was time to take control of how updates happen on my computer. Windows doesn’t give the best drivers Compatibility with trade-offs Afam Onyimadu / MUO Windows updates prioritize the most compatible drivers over the best-performing ones. This means there isn’t a guarantee of better performance with system components. The best updates for fast-moving hardware come quickly and keep pace with driver development. These vendor updates typically fix and improve performance and also support the latest software. However, Windows updates don’t always keep pace with development, and you may be left with an older version that has passed compatibility checks and proper certification. This is what comparing the different driver sources side by side looks like: Driver source What you get Trade-off Best for …

Both drivers killed in two-car crash in Scottish Borders | UK News

Both drivers killed in two-car crash in Scottish Borders | UK News

Published by Sam Flores

Two men have died following a car crash in the Scottish Borders. The fatal collision, involving a metallic green Ford Fiesta and silver Nissan Leaf, occurred in Kelso at about 6.50pm on Wednesday. Emergency services attended – but both drivers, two men aged 35 and 42, were pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland said no other injuries were reported. The crash site – the A6089 Edinburgh Road near to the junction with the B6364 – was closed for investigations to take place, and was reopened at about 1.30am on Thursday. Read more from Sky News:Four die as small boat sinks during English Channel crossingThe photo that left people so aghast they thought it was AI Sergeant Jamie Humpage said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of both the men at this extremely difficult time, and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this collision. “I am appealing to anyone who was driving in the area at the time or saw either vehicle prior to the crash to please come …

French drivers choke on soaring diesel prices

French drivers choke on soaring diesel prices

Published by Sam Flores

In France, a massive jump in the price of diesel fuel is having a particularly onerous effect on the country’s drivers. French economic policies from the 1970s and 80s turned the country into one of the most diesel-dependent nations in the Western world. But less and less of the fuel is being refined in France – leading to price spikes at the pump even more pronounced than for gasoline. Source link

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices due to Iran conflict

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices due to Iran conflict

Published by Sam Flores

European drivers face a record fuel inflation at the pumps because of the surge in oil prices caused by the war in Iran, with diesel now 30 percent more expensive than it was when the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. The Easter holiday weekend across Europe is expected to see a surge in demand with queues at petrol stations. Diesel has been worse hit than other fuels, and was already under pressure before the war. Experts say its cost will rise further — with a knock-on effect on inflation — as long as trade through the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. The per-barrel price of diesel rose above $200 in Europe on Thursday, the highest since March 2022 when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shook markets. Diesel is ubiquitous in Europe. While electric cars are making inroads in new sales, diesel is still the most widely used fuel. Trucks, farm tractors, buses, building site machinery and even shipping depend on it. Read moreMiddle East war live: US-Israeli strikes hit 30 Iranian universities since …

The oil crisis is making drivers realize they can’t afford not to drive electric

The oil crisis is making drivers realize they can’t afford not to drive electric

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The national average gas price hit $4.09 per gallon this week — up 33% from a year ago — as yet another oil crisis hammers American drivers. But this time, the math on switching to electric is so overwhelmingly clear that millions of drivers are doing the calculation and reaching the same conclusion: they can’t afford not to drive electric. Electrified vehicle consideration jumped to 23.8% of all car shopper research activity in mid-March, the highest weekly level of 2026, according to Edmunds data. Online searches for EVs surged 17% in a single week as gas prices spiked. Oil crises keep happening — and they always will If the current gas price spike feels familiar, that’s because it is. American drivers have been through this exact pain cycle repeatedly, and it’s only getting worse: 2008: Oil hit $147 per barrel in July. Gas reached $4.05/gallon nationally — a record at the time. The cause: surging global demand meeting stagnant oil production, amplified by financial speculation. It took a full-blown recession to bring prices back down. …

Uber EV grant expanded nationwide, offering drivers big incentives

Uber EV grant expanded nationwide, offering drivers big incentives

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Six months after transitioning one of its rideshare options to promote more electric rides and offer a grant to riders who switch to an EV, Uber Technologies is expanding the program across the US and adding additional savings. Another week, another headline regarding Uber Technologies wielding its power as the world’s most prominent rideshare network to promote and expand electrification. Bravo, Uber. March included a partnership announcement with purpose-built robotaxi developer, Zoox, followed by an investment in Rivian that could total up to $1 billion to deploy R2 robotaxis. As you may recall, back in October 2025, the rideshare network announced it was rebranding its “Uber Green” service to “Uber Electric,” stating that the name change “reflects record EV growth on our platform, making it easier for riders to choose zero-emissions rides.” Advertisement – scroll for more content To celebrate the revamped service, Uber also announced a new EV grant program called “Go Electric”, offering drivers in certain cities an incentive of up to $4,000 toward the purchase of a used EV. This Uber-sponsored EV …