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Although it's called salty whey, a byproduct from the dairy industry contains sugar that can be converted into bioethanol via a new process
Energy

Dairy waste could be a sweet new source of biofuel

October 03, 2026 | Etiido Uko
For centuries, humans have obtained fuel from the remains of organisms that lived millions of years ago, seawater, decaying biomass and now, from cow's milk ... or more accurately, salty whey, a by-product produced during the manufacture of cheese.
Aliner is preparing to launch something even smaller and lighter than the 1,190-lb Scout Lite pictured, which currently serves as its smallest folding A-frame trailer model
Camping Trailers

30-sec folding A-frame camper is an ultralight standing-height wonder

October 01, 2026 | C.C. Weiss
The newly debuted Alite camping trailer from Aliner is about as small, light and simple as hard-walled towable living gets. The resurrected micro-camper weighs less than 700 lb, sets up in 30 seconds and becomes a tiny A-frame for escaping it all.
The F77 remains the company's flagship performance electric motorcycle
Motorcycles

Radical electric bikemaker is coming to the USA next year

October 02, 2026 | Utkarsh Sood
Ultraviolette isn’t a household name in the motorcycle market yet. It’s not a one-hit wonder, either. It might be lesser-known in Western circles, but where it’s from, it's carrying a lot of momentum. Naturally, a 2027 US launch is on the cards.

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Tsuchioto Works creates the multitool it wants to use: no loose components, blacked-out all-metal design with no plastic and tools you'll use on a regular basis
Knives and Multitools
10-in-1 black-out multitool is a Japanese Leatherman rethink
A spin on the classic plier-based multitool originated by Leatherman, the new Blackjaw features a carefully curated selection of implements packaged into a single body. The tool is designed to bridge daily life, DIY projects and the great outdoors.
What do you think of the color and swervy styling?
RVs and Motorhomes
Class-torching motorhome is a new breed of American hybrid camper bus
The all-new Origin motorhome from Coachmen blows up the existing motorhome classification system and welds the pieces together into something new. It's a Class A that incorporates a heavy dose of Class C, with a sprinkle of Class B for good measure.
The Hecheer camp kitchen, which incorporates its own storage case, is presently on Kickstarter
Outdoor Cooking
Modular camp kitchen packs down into a metal case
Imagine if you could bring your whole kitchen cabinet with you on a road trip or a weekend camping getaway. A new Kickstarter project called Hecheer turns an aluminum case into a portable outdoor kitchen that has just about everything you might need.
The Campanero Pah-Pah is like a cozy bedroom on wheels
Camping Trailers
3-in-1 camper explodes from rolling bivy to family base camp
The Campanero trailer blends safari-style tent luxury with simple setup and the ability to grow with your family. The modular platform provides comfortable shelter for up to six people while remaining light enough to tow with a small electric car.
Voge envisions the CU-X as a plug-in hybrid to deliver both torque and efficiency
Motorcycles
Voge's hybrid motorcycle concept looks like a cruiser for cyborgs
It's possible the Voge name is only familiar to those who devour an inappropriate amount of two-wheeler coverage – but now, it's got a futuristic cruiser concept called the CU-X that you won't be able to ignore.
The car captures particles at the wheels, where the dust is born
Automotive
Visionary coupe self-cleans the emissions EVs still create
Electric cars don't cough out exhaust, but their tires and brakes are still shedding an invisible haze into the air. A team of Dutch students has built a concept that traps those particles with a static charge like a balloon grabbing lint.

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The discovery paves the way for new medicines to treat cirrhosis
Illnesses and conditions
A single inflammatory switch may help repair the liver
Researchers have discovered a new way to potentially treat liver disease. By blocking a key inflammatory pathway it could be possible to reduce liver damage and improve blood vessel function in patients suffering cirrhosis.
The JEC Tower, by AS+GG, is the next world's tallest skyscraper and is due to be completed in 2028
Architecture
World's new tallest building nears major construction milestone
Construction on the new world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it another step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date.
The Carryboy x Farizon Campervan is one of the RV highlights of the 2026 Bangkok Motor Show
Campervans
Chinese-Thai camper van blows apart the pillars of van life
Bangkok-based RV and truck accessories builder Carryboy has teamed with Chinese auto badge Farizon to create one of the most compelling electric camper vans the world over. It invites campers in through a wide entry and ensures they live comfy.
The Mysa 400 is an extra-wide tiny house that provides a spacious interior suitable for full-time living
Tiny Houses
Extra-wide tiny house offers spacious apartment-like living
The Mysa 400 by Irontown Modular is an extra-wide tiny house that features an apartment-style interior with a spacious living area, two bedrooms, and an open design that's suited to full-time living.
Toyota has teased a pickup truck platform that could be far more versatile than a Tacoma or Hilux
Automotive
Toyota's tiny, barebones IKEA pickup could be its most versatile ever
One of the most interesting concepts revealed at this year's Japan Mobility Show was also one of the simplest. The barebones Toyota IMV Origin concept is potentially one of the most versatile vehicles Toyota (or any automaker) has ever built.
The awning was the final piece of the puzzle Wheelhome was testing the last time we previewed the ECT camper series, and now it's ready to go as an option, creating an over-door sunshade and auxiliary tent room
Camping Trailers
Tiny clamshell camper cranks into madly efficient micro habitat
Originally envisioned as a Tesla Model 3 hatch camper, the Wheelhome Dashaway ECT micro-camping trailer eventually got its own wheels. It's still ready for efficient e-camping and furnishes travelers with everything they need to live in comfort.
With pushrods for spokes, this wild take on a drive wheel pokes directly into the road to push a vehicle along
Automotive
Direct-push wheel design would replace the whole drivetrain
I'm a sucker for a good "reinventing the wheel" story, and David Henson's 'SurfacePlan' concept is an odd a take on one of humanity's greatest inventions as we've seen in a long time. It's designed to replace engines and drivetrains altogether.
The KujieTool K1 doesn't take up much space and looks pretty cool
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Professional milling machine for people who don't own forklifts
Precision milling used to mean giant, pricey shop machines out of reach for most makers. You could design the "next big thing," but could you actually build it? Now you can.