Transport
From hypercars to autonomous EVs and innovative bicycle design, check out the latest ways to get from A to B.
Two-piece con rods claimed to boost low-end engine torque by 30%
November 13, 2022
Utah's Transcend Energy Group claims it has a relatively simple and cheap way to dramatically increase the torque output of combustion engines, simply by replacing the standard connecting rods with new two-piece designs with a secondary joint.
Automotive
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Nissan prepares Ariya SUV for 27,000-km Pole-to-Pole EV adventure
February 06, 2023Next month, a husband and wife team will set off on an epic electric journey from the magnetic North Pole to its southern counterpart, in a Nissan Ariya electric SUV that's been kitted out for adventure. -
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV E:Pop camper SUV roams road and trail
February 03, 2023Not the average Mitsubishi Outlander or camper van, the Outlander PHEV E:Pop is a pop-top camper wagon that provides an efficient but long range-capable means of getting to base camp and enjoying the stay. It then doubles as an everyday driver. -
Terraline's 500-mile ultra-aero electric big rig invites humans aboard
February 02, 2023The company formerly known as Solo AVT is now Terraline. The name change signifies a shift in direction that sees the company put its autonomous program on the back burner while developing a 500-mile electric Class 8 truck for human drivers.
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Aircraft
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Modular eVTOL prototype shows off swappable pods and ground robot
January 31, 2023Detroit's Airspace Experience Technologies has presented a full-scale prototype of its modular eVTOL aircraft platform, Sigma-6, an innovative airframe featuring swappable cargo and passenger pods and a functional skateboard robot to manage them. -
Pelican Cargo unveiled as world's largest autonomous electric cargo plane
January 31, 2023Back in 2020, California-based startup Pyka launched an autonomous electric crop duster called the Pelican. Now the company has developed a cargo-carrying version that's billed as the world's largest autonomous electric cargo airplane. -
Boeing to build braced-wing airliner, shooting for 30% efficiency gain
January 30, 2023With a US$425-million cash injection from NASA, Boeing will build and test a full-sized airliner based on its transonic truss-braced wing (TTBW) concept, using long, thin, strut-braced wings to add lift, reduce drag, and burn an impressive 30% less fuel.
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Bicycles
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Blaupunkt rides into the US with 45-mile folding ebike
February 07, 2023German electronics veteran Blaupunkt – probably best known for its car stereos – has entered the US e-mobility space riding a folding ebike with three different names that offers pedal assist up to 20 mph and a range of 45 miles. -
ebike SUV rides out to tackle city streets, own rocky hills
February 03, 2023Chinese e-mobility outfit Magicycle has launched what's it's calling an ebike SUV, a full-squish fat-tire electric mountain bike called the Deer that can also serve as a capable commuter and trekking ebike. -
93-km-long climate-controlled bike path to keep cyclists cool in Dubai
February 02, 2023Cycling and walking are rarely associated with Dubai, but a new plan by local studio Urb aims to change that. Named the Loop, it envisions a 93-km-long enclosed bicycle and walking pathway that offers respite from the harsh desert conditions.
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Motorcycles
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India's fastest electric motorcycle prepares to go racing
January 22, 2023India is not a country known for motorcycle racing – or indeed high-performance motorcycles. But Bangalore company Ultraviolette wants to start pushing the envelope, and it's announced its intent to go racing with its new F99 development platform. -
Retro-cool electric motorcycle picks up where 2020's Falcon left off
December 01, 2022Back in 2020, Cleveland CycleWerks revealed a retro-modern electric motorcycle called the Falcon. The company co-founder splintered the project into a new startup in August of that year, and now the Falcon has taken flight as the District. -
Suzuki fields new off-road oriented 2023 V-Strom 800 DE
November 16, 2022One year shy of its 20th birthday, the V-Strom swaps its trademark V-twin for Suzuki’s brand new 776-cc inline twin, and puts on a 21-inch front wheel. The result is an adventure touring package that can venture far from paved territory.
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Marine
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Jet Shark takes multiple passengers on a semi-submersible thrill ride
February 06, 2023If you like the idea of flying through the water like a dolphin, then the Seabreacher is the craft for you. However, what if you want to bring more than one friend along? Well, that's where the Jet Shark comes in. -
Scubajet combines eFoiling and e-surfing in one Hybridboard
January 30, 2023Rather than having to buy both an eFoil and an electric surfboard for powered fun on the water, Austria's Scubajet has launched its new Performance Series with a single board that combines both. -
Silent 120 Explorer yacht will accommodate a personal sub and an eVTOL
January 27, 2023Austrian boat-builder Silent Yachts is already known for its line of solar-powered catamarans. Now, the company has announced its Silent 120 Explorer superyacht, which includes spaces for an eVTOL and a personal submarine.
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Urban Transport
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Venture folding seated e-scoot rolls with ebike looks
February 08, 2023Many commuters are now looking at ways to do so without having to drive the gas-guzzling car. Electrified scoots and bikes are proving very popular, but the UK's Zinc Sports has merged the two for a folding sit-down scooter called the Venture. -
Former Lilium designer debuts "highly athletic" wearable vehicle
February 01, 2023Munich-based designer Andrea Mocellin has presented his latest personal mobility device. The Exo-Line is an exoskeleton-inspired, battery-powered wearable vehicle you can lower yourself onto chest-first for a "physically engaging riding experience." -
Bondi designed to offer a more stable standing ride
January 30, 2023For folks looking to get around the city quietly and cleanly, ebikes and e-scooters are popular choices. But if you want to throttle only and a kickscoot feels a little too unstable, the Bondi large-wheel electric scoot could be worth a ride.
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