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Bajaj Auto, the world's third largest motorcycle manufacturer, has gone from a partner to KTM to taking over the Austrian brand altogether. That's thanks to a $905-million shot in the arm from the Indian two-wheeler giant at the eleventh hour.
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The world's first flight test for an aerospike rocket engine ended in disaster, but Polaris Aerospace is back on track, preparing to fly second- and third-generation prototypes for its MIRA supersonic/hypersonic aircraft platform within weeks.
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Looking like a set of bridge supports that were accidentally installed on a cargo ship, a new wind-driven system by startup CoFlow Jet promises to reduce ship fuel costs by up to 90% using stationary cylinders with no moving parts.
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Latest Transport News
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5-lb mini motor drive turns bike into 750-W ebike in mere seconds
June 18, 2025 | C.C. WeissThe all-new Kamingo is a split-component add-on electric drive that instantly turns a standard bicycle into a pedal-assist ebike. In fact, it's designed for such quick, seamless plug-and-play, riders can swap it in and out mid-ride. -
Helpful helmet packs crank-charged removable bike lights
June 18, 2025 | Ben CoxworthBicycle lights don't do you much good if you forget to bring them or charge them. The wÿnd helmet was designed with that fact in mind, as it features a set of hand-crank-charged lights that you simply pull out and mount on your bike whenever needed. -
Everything new in the 2026 Nissan Leaf electric crossover
June 18, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalNissan has formally revealed its upcoming 2026 Leaf EV, and it's quite a step up from the current model year. We're talking all-new styling, longer range, and a refreshed cabin with improved creature comforts. Oh, and it's no longer a hatchback. -
Chevy uncages its most maniacal AWD Corvette of all time
June 18, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalChevy's first hybrid AWD ZR1X is the fastest Corvette ever produced. Its twin-turbo V8 punches out more horsepower than you can shake a stick at – and nearly 200 more with a push of a button. -
Suzuki's new VVT System could change the game for entry-level models
June 17, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodVariable Valve Timing isn’t a newfound concept in motorcycle engines. The likes of BMW and Yamaha have been using this setup in their motorcycles. Now, Suzuki appears to be working on a similar system, likely to tackle more stringent emission requirements. -
When synth makers and micromobility combine, a new electric moped is born
June 17, 2025 | Paul RiddenTeenage Engineering has put its unique stamp on budget and high-end audio gear over the years, but has also ventured outside of its box on occasion. The latest example of that is an electric moped/scooter called the epa-1, developed with Vässla. -
217-mph 4-door grocery-getter EV sets Nürburgring record
June 16, 2025 | Joe SalasThe company best known for churning out affordable smartphones and other consumer electronics – that may or may not be reporting back to the CCP – just made the fastest electric sedan on the planet to lap the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife racetrack. -
Tilting electric 4-wheeler zips through traffic like a motorcycle
June 16, 2025 | Paul RiddenBack in 2014, e-mobility company AEMotion set out to "combine the agility of a motorcycle with the safety profile of a four-wheeled vehicle." After much prototyping, its two-person tilting creation is up for pre-order ahead of production next year. -
Torquey mid-drive ebike motor powers Mahle's entry into eMTB world
June 15, 2025 | Paul RiddenMahle is reported to be one of the world's largest manufacturers of automotive components. But the company also makes ebike motors and has now launched into the eMTB space with a mid-drive claimed to be "one of the most powerful systems on the market." -
McLaren-backed VanMoof launches new breed of tech-packed ebikes
June 15, 2025 | Paul RiddenVanMoof has risen from the ashes of bankruptcy courtesy of McLaren Applied, and launched its first new ebikes since going under in 2023. The S6 series is said to be "the culmination of 5 generations and 11 years of ebike innovation."
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