Inside E1, the F1 for eco-conscious speed boaters backed by the likes of Will Smith, Tom Brady, and Steve Aoki

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E1 electric powerboat racing
E1's inaugural season took place in 2024.

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  • E1 is an all-electric powerboat championship that debuted in 2024.
  • Celebrity team owners include Tom Brady, Will Smith, Rafael Nadal, and Steve Aoki.
  • Qualified teams will compete in this season's final race on Saturday in Miami.

It's like F1 but on water.

EV owner gets fined after trying to use a toaster to warm up his car battery, sparking a house fire

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A Danish man was hit with a substantial fine after using a toaster to warm his EV battery. The toaster ended up catching fire and damaging the car, as well as the neighbor's home.

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Consider getting trained to become an electrician — and fast

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America's electric grid is in shambles. Biden has made the largest federal investment ever to try and fix it.

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The American grid is old and not ready for the transition to clean energy.

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