Audi takes a one-handed approach to last mile e-scooting

There are many electric kickscooters to buy or hire and, with a few notable exceptions such as the Uno Bolt Mini and the CityRabbit, they pretty much all follow the same basic design blueprint. They have two wheels, a deck that’s home to a ba… Continue reading Audi takes a one-handed approach to last mile e-scooting

Ports of Auckland orders world's first full-size battery-electric tug

The Damen RSD-E Tug 2513 is expected to be delivered to the Ports of Auckland in ...

As part of its climate change initiative, New Zealand’s Ports of Auckland has agreed to buy the world’s first full-size electric port tug from the Damen Shipyards Group. The RSD-E Tug 2513 is expected to match the pulling power of the Ports of Auckland’s best diesel tug, but will do so without belching diesel fumes into the air.

..
Continue Reading Ports of Auckland orders world’s first full-size battery-electric tug

Category: Marine

Tags:

Continue reading Ports of Auckland orders world's first full-size battery-electric tug

WaveFlyer electric hydrofoil jetski rises above the water

Jetskis are a bit like motorbikes for the water. Hydrofoil boards and boats allow users to cut through and rise above the waves. The WaveFlyer merges the two, and throws in electric propulsion for a cleaner and quieter ride…
Continue Readi… Continue reading WaveFlyer electric hydrofoil jetski rises above the water

Facial recognition system helps stop queue-jumping at bars

Though facial recognition technology isn’t exactly flavor of the month at the moment, it could prove popular among revelers queuing at a busy bar. British data science company DataSparQ has introduced the A.I. Bar service, which helps bar sta… Continue reading Facial recognition system helps stop queue-jumping at bars

Compact full-suspension electric scooter folds into shoulder bag for easy transport

Though folding e-scooters are nothing new, you generally have to carry them about in your hands between rides. The MiniFalcon has been designed to be collapsed down in three steps and stowed away in its own ukulele-sized backpack…
Continue… Continue reading Compact full-suspension electric scooter folds into shoulder bag for easy transport

Joola launches versatile, app-controlled ping pong training robot

Ping pong is a two (or four) player game, but if you need to practice alone then a robot server can help. Though basic cheap models are available, more advanced features can come with a pretty high price tag. Joola says that its Infinity Smar… Continue reading Joola launches versatile, app-controlled ping pong training robot

House of Marley injects sustainability into wireless listening

Another week, another pair of truly wireless earphones. But the Liberate Air buds from the House of Marley separate themselves from the likes of Apple’s AirPods, Sony’s new WF-1000XM3s and the Melomania 1s from Cambridge Audio by adding some … Continue reading House of Marley injects sustainability into wireless listening

Flit-16 folding e-bike taps automotive design for stylish last mile commute

Many workers these days are leaving the car at home and commuting by bike. Little wonder then that the automotive and bicycle worlds often merge for two wheel designs. Back in February, General Motors launched its first folding e-bikes, and n… Continue reading Flit-16 folding e-bike taps automotive design for stylish last mile commute

Eco Wave Power announces second grid-connected project

Back in 2012, Sweden’s Eco Wave Power started testing a wave energy harvesting system that could be installed on existing structures like breakwaters and piers. The company switched on its first grid-connected project four years later, and ha… Continue reading Eco Wave Power announces second grid-connected project