Reimagined electric outboard propeller keeps plastic out of the ocean

Torqeedo, a major innovator of all-electric boat motors, is working on a new version of its iconic bright-orange propeller, crafted from 100% recycled plastic. Not only will its future electric marine-drive products eliminate carbon emissions from the … Continue reading Reimagined electric outboard propeller keeps plastic out of the ocean

Ultra-high density battery vests give next-gen soldiers twice the energy

The idea is simple enough; soldiers of the future will need to carry maximum energy at minimal weight to feed the host of mission-critical electrical hardware they’ll wear, stash and carry by hand through the field. Amprius claims its ultra-dense batte… Continue reading Ultra-high density battery vests give next-gen soldiers twice the energy

Hard-wall origami roof tent is a lighter, cheaper, sleeker SUV abode

When we saw the impressive modularity of Hardsider’s pickup camping system back in November, we figured it must have a standalone rooftop tent (RTT) in the works. That hunch proved correct, as the company has released a hard-walled rooftop tent like no… Continue reading Hard-wall origami roof tent is a lighter, cheaper, sleeker SUV abode

New VW California 4Motion camper kickstarts immersive van life future

No matter how many amazing camper vans other brands come out with, there’s still only one Volkswagen California… and it just got a dramatic makeover, from tires to pop-up roof.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Campervan, RV, Volksw… Continue reading New VW California 4Motion camper kickstarts immersive van life future

Camper van tuner dunks into boat life with 600-hp electric runabout

The last time we looked in on Austrian vehicle tuner ABT, it was taking a break from high-speed cars to put its unique set of skills to work on one of 2023’s sleekest (and most overpriced) Volkswagen camper vans. It’s now emerged out of the forest to t… Continue reading Camper van tuner dunks into boat life with 600-hp electric runabout

Camper van tuner dunks into boat life with 600-hp electric runabout

The last time we looked in on Austrian vehicle tuner ABT, it was taking a break from high-speed cars to put its unique set of skills to work on one of 2023’s sleekest (and most overpriced) Volkswagen camper vans. It’s now emerged out of the forest to t… Continue reading Camper van tuner dunks into boat life with 600-hp electric runabout

Pop-up Cube camper cuts out canvas for four-season hard walls

Oregon startup Cube Series debuted a few years ago with a lifting hard-wall pickup camper unlike anything else on the market. At the time, it mentioned plans to bolt its lifting hard walls to a trailer, and it’s now launched the trailer as a rugged all… Continue reading Pop-up Cube camper cuts out canvas for four-season hard walls

Lithium-free sodium batteries exit the lab and enter US production

Two years ago, sodium-ion battery pioneer Natron Energy was busy preparing its specially formulated sodium batteries for mass production. The company slipped a little past its 2023 kickoff plans, but it didn’t fall too far behind as far as mass battery… Continue reading Lithium-free sodium batteries exit the lab and enter US production

Plug-and-play bike wearables clip everyday shoes into clipless pedals

Clipless bicycle shoes are great for cycling, but not a whole lot else. German company ClipClap looks to offer everyday cyclists a way of getting those clipless cleats off ASAP, a welcome alternative from hobbling around town in uncomfortable bike shoe… Continue reading Plug-and-play bike wearables clip everyday shoes into clipless pedals