Transport
From hypercars to autonomous EVs and innovative bicycle design, check out the latest ways to get from A to B.
Micro Max teardrop camper brings roomy floor plan and bolt-on BBQing
April 01, 2022
In a smart and connected world, it's amazing how dumb our traffic lights can be. A new Melbourne project uses AI to crunch an unprecedented amount of live and historical data, hoping to optimize multi-mode traffic flow and influence behavior.
Automotive
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Toyota Tacoma camper's floor-to-ceiling windows let the outdoors in
May 17, 2022Rossmönster has introduced the most unique light pickup camper out there. The all-new Lagom is one of a very few hard-wall designs out there, and it expands via full-height front and rear windows that create a gorgeous rooftop observatory. -
$6,500 Squad solar-electric microcar makes its official entrance
May 16, 2022When Squad Mobility announced plans for a solar-electric city car in 2019, it had only renderings and promises. This week, it revealed the completed Squad, an evolved microcar that still maintains its simple, highly affordable solarized design. -
First drive: 2023 Nissan Z is smooth perfection
May 16, 2022The mantra "slow is smooth, smooth is fast" carries with it the ideal that thoughtful application is superior to brute force. Hurrying means making mistakes. The 2023 Nissan Z is an embodiment of this philosophy from its inception, and it’s paid off.
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Aircraft
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Ryse Recon eVTOL may soon be flying across a ranch near you
May 16, 2022Farmers and ranchers have a lot of land to cover, and a lot of work to get done in a day. The Ryse Recon was designed with those facts in mind, as it's being made to quickly fly rural users from place to place. -
China's TCab E20 eVTOL prototype is making regular transition flights
May 15, 2022Shanghai's TCab Tech has become one of China's leading eVTOL contenders, claiming it's now made many test flights validating its 50-percent scale prototype air taxi design in vertical lift and hover mode, as well as transitions to winged cruise flight. -
Elfly project will link Norwegian cities with electric seaplanes
May 11, 2022Norway has a lot of coastline and many fjords, but not much in the way of open ground on which to build runways. That's where the Elfly project comes in, as it's developing a short-haul electric seaplane that can take off and land in city harbours.
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Bicycles
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CoreCap bike computer sits in your steering tube, with a huge battery
May 17, 2022This beautifully integrated bike computer sits securely in your standard steering head, and acts a bit like a smartwatch for your bike. It brings smart features to your ride, with up to five switchable preset screens and a range of apps and widgets. -
Harley-Davidson spin-out Serial 1 launches second-gen CTY ebikes
May 17, 2022Harley-Davidson officially entered the ebike space back in October 2020 via a new spin-out company called Serial 1. The first three premium models followed in November, and now Serial 1 has announced its second generation ebikes are ready to ride. -
Review: Arclight Pedals light up the night with smart LED technology
May 16, 2022Last year Redshift Sports announced its LED-equipped Arclight Pedals, which "magically" illuminate white in front and red in the rear, no matter which side of the pedal is up. I had a chance to try them out, and they're everything that was promised.
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Motorcycles
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Aluminum-bodied FMC Storm brings jet-like aeros to the motorcycle world
May 16, 2022Draped in liquid-smooth aluminum bodywork, this visually stunning custom motorcycle features a number of air scoops that wouldn't look out of place on a fighter jet, as well as a nearly fully-enclosed front wheel and some absurdly low-mount clip-ons. -
2WD electric Ultra Bike stores range-extending fuel in its huge wheels
May 16, 2022This electric 2WD fat bike is built to tackle just about anything, with huge balloon tires at the front and rear. It can cross water in amphibious mode, and handle serious distances with a range extender and up to 40 liters of fuel in the wheels. -
Harley-Davidson's Livewire announces second electric motorcycle
May 12, 2022Harley-Davidson spin-out electric motorcycle brand Livewire has revealed the S2 Del Mar as its second model, with a very limited edition selling out in a matter of minutes. The full production version will follow for a tempting $15k price tag.
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Marine
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Autonomous container ship completes 790-km trip from crowded Tokyo Bay
May 17, 2022Several groups in Japan have been demonstrating fully autonomous ships in the last few months, and the latest, a 95-m container ship, has just completed a 790-km autonomous voyage starting and ending in the heavily congested waters of Tokyo Bay. -
Colossal 115-ft party sub offers an underwater venue for 120 guests
May 13, 2022If you've ever gone out on a booze cruise and thought "gee, I wish there was less fresh air," this one's for you! Dutch submarine company U-Boat Worx has announced an enormous new underwater venue for up to 120 guests plus a full crew and staff. -
Ulstein reveals thorium-powered ship concept to support ecocruising
May 03, 2022Norway-based marine group Ulstein has introduced Thor, its concept design for a 149-m (489-ft) replenishment, research and rescue (3R) ship powered by a thorium Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) that can be used to recharge battery-driven cruise ships at sea.
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Urban Transport
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Renault goes for the last-mile triple with OptiModale delivery concept
May 16, 2022Many of us will be familiar with package deliveries by truck, some may get their hot meals delivered by cargo bike and a few might even have had meds arrive by drone. Now Renault has combined all three for the E-Tech Master OptiModale concept. -
ZipCharge reveals EV charging hubs packing suitcase-sized powerbanks
April 28, 2022Late last year, UK startup ZipCharge announced the development of a suitcase-sized powerbank on wheels for charging electric vehicles. Now the company has revealed its next idea, a modular charging and storage hub called the GoHub. -
First full-size autonomous passenger bus in the UK begins on-road testing
April 25, 2022Fusion Processing has announced that an autonomous public transport project will start on-road testing this week, en route to beginning a new 14-mile pilot service ferrying passengers across a long-span suspension bridge in Scotland later this year.
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