Transport
From hypercars to autonomous EVs and innovative bicycle design, check out the latest ways to get from A to B.
Battery-swappable Japanese e-scooter folds smaller than a briefcase
January 24, 2024
In all the buzz around eVTOLs, there's still plenty of appetite for more conventional electric planes – especially, it seems, if they make ludicrous amounts of lift, and can take off and land at incredibly slow speeds, using absolutely tiny runways.
Automotive
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China's Hummer EV gets overhauled for aggro side-by-side off-roading
April 22, 2024Dongfeng Motors is preparing to drop the M-Hunter, an eye-grabbing cross between an SUV and a side-by-side that includes a roll cage cab and loads of clearance. It's not just a concept, either, and will be headed to market ... for a premium price. -
BYD's roofless, no-windscreen, scissor-door supercar: Headed for production
April 21, 2024Chinese electric auto-giant BYD has released a bold supercar concept through its premium Fang Cheng Bao brand. The Super 9 rocks no roof, the barest hint of windscreen, and lascivious scissor doors – and it's apparently headed for production. -
Outside's rejiggered camper van blows open van life dreams
April 18, 2024Outside Van has sharpened its camper outfitting skills on customs, and it's now channeling that expertise into vans sold through dealers around the US. The new Syncline is a rugged adventure machine with charmingly rustic, functional interior.
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Aircraft
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Video: Boom's XB-1 cleared for supersonic test flights
April 17, 2024Boom has been given permission to go supersonic by the US FAA. The first-ever Special Flight Authorization (SFA) to Exceed Mach means the company's XB-1 prototype will be allowed to break the sound barrier during its test flights. -
Video: Odd Spanish eVTOL demonstrates fractal propulsion system
April 09, 2024How did we miss this one? This Spanish eVTOL has been flying in prototype form for a number of years now, using a unique 4x4-prop FlyFree tilting mechanism designed to keep the cabin level – and a new five-seat design takes things up a level. -
6x6 eVTOL-launcher adventure van edges closer to a new travel reality
April 04, 2024One of the most outrageous sci-fi vehicles we've ever seen is moving toward a 2025 debut. This electric six-wheel off-roader can stop and deploy a two-seat eVTOL aircraft, for unstoppable multi-mode adventure travel on an entirely new level.
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Bicycles
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Shimano-powered mountain bike gets "playful and agile" in the wild
April 22, 2024Propain has added a "short-travel ripper for home trails and trail parks" to its eMTB range. The Sresh CF sports a Shimano mid-drive motor offering 600 watts of peak power, a lightweight blended carbon/fabric frame and a SRAM 12-speed drivetrain. -
Lectric's new cargo-ready torque-sensing ebike slides in below $1,000
April 16, 2024After taking care of wild riders with the XPeak fat-tire off-roader, Phoenix-based budget-friendly ebike brand Lectric is now riding into the full-size commuter space with the XPress – which can be had for under a grand. -
Folding ebike motors through the city, throttles to 30 mph on the dirt
April 11, 2024We've seen a number of pedal-assist bikes over the years that ride a fine line between ebike and low-powered moto. The latest from California's Juiced Bikes is an absolute beast, and marks the company's entry into the folding bike space.
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Motorcycles
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Video: Self-balancing omnidirectional motorcycle spins, slides and glides
April 22, 2024One of the most bizarre vehicles we've ever seen in motion. This jaw-dropping electric contraption rolls on four custom-made omnidirectional wheels, mounted sideways so it can self-balance like a Segway and move in any direction. Completely bonkers. -
Arsenale’s "Plan B": lightweight, long-range, 2WD hybrid adventure bike
April 18, 2024The latest offering from the Arsenale is a lightweight, ultra-long-range, two-wheel-drive, low-power, hybrid gas/electric bike called the Plan B that's designed for wet, slippery, snowy or sandy conditions. -
World's largest electric motorcycle claims a remarkable 450-mile range
March 29, 2024Pitched as a near-future electric touring bike, the Felo TOOZ has a top speed of 125 mph, a hand-of-God mid-range, and a range of 720 kilometers per charge (450 miles).
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Marine
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ABB's cycloidal marine propellers: Efficient thrust in any direction
April 12, 2024Earlier this month, we featured a Whale Design propeller that looked to nature for improved efficiency. Switzerland's ABB Marine has also been inspired by "the dynamic motions of a whale's tail" for its multi-blade Dynafin propulsion concept. -
Cinematic ROV takes filmmaking to new depths
April 10, 2024Unlike most other ROVs, the Boxfish Luna is designed specifically for underwater filmmaking. It records video at a resolution of 8K/30fps and can descend as deep as 1,000 m (3,281 ft) – so all you giant squids out there, get ready for your close-up. -
Hubless propeller mimics whale flippers for improved drag and efficiency
April 04, 2024BlueNav is bringing a more natural spin to its electric marine drive lineup. The all-new Whale Design propeller features blades that follow the contours of a whale to improve system efficiency.
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Urban Transport
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Motorized wheel-on-a-pole sticks it to electric skateboards
April 11, 2024If you sometimes want an electric boost while skateboarding, but don't want an electric skateboard, then you might like REM. It's essentially a handheld "power stick" that works completely independent of the user's board. -
Tiny electric robovan cleans 1 million square feet of road per charge
April 05, 2024Keeping bike paths and roads clear of debris is a necessary but thankless task for sanitation workers. The Robosweeper S1 from WeRide can work alongside street crews, or can work alone to quietly clean up day or night. -
The $1,600 folding electric motorcycle and portable powerbank
April 02, 2024It's one of the most important products of recent times, and it went on sale outside China for the first time this week. The Felo M1 is a folding motorcycle that has a big battery and a power outlet that offers new possibilities as a portable power bank.
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