A Nomadic Chair
There’s no shortage of different types of folding or portable chairs, but designer [Jorge Penadés] built a backpack chair that will go the long haul. Furniture that assembles without screws …read more Continue reading A Nomadic Chair
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Chainless “Digital Drive” Bikes Use Electric Power Transmission Instead
We’re all familiar with how regular bikes work, with the pedals connected to the rear wheel via a simple chain drive. This setup is lightweight, cheap, and highly efficient. It’s …read more Continue reading Chainless “Digital Drive” Bikes Use Electric Power Transmission Instead
Hyundai To Lead US Market For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
Hydrogen has long been touted as a potential fuel of the future. While it’s failed to catch on in cars as batteries have taken a strong lead, it still holds …read more Continue reading Hyundai To Lead US Market For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
Trash Bag And Foam Board Hovercraft Doesn’t Fail To Succeed. Or Fail.
When you think of a vehicle that can do it all- water, land, ice, snow and more- the hovercraft often comes to mind. And while they might not be ubiquitous, …read more Continue reading Trash Bag And Foam Board Hovercraft Doesn’t Fail To Succeed. Or Fail.
This Electric Outboard Conversion Makes for a Quiet Day on the Water
Nothing beats a day on the lake in a little boat with an outboard motor putt-putting along behind you. It’s great fun, if perhaps a little noisy with all that …read more Continue reading This Electric Outboard Conversion Makes for a Quiet Day on the Water
Bicycle Gets Turn Signals and Brake Lights for Added Safety
Traveling by bicycle can be a fun and exciting mode of transportation, and can also save a ton of money compared to driving a car. There are plenty of places …read more Continue reading Bicycle Gets Turn Signals and Brake Lights for Added Safety
A Private View of a Public Transport Sign
[Stefan Schüller] was a fan of the LED signs that display arrival information for the trams and buses in their city of Zürich. [Stefan] was having trouble finding a source …read more Continue reading A Private View of a Public Transport Sign
Concrete Boat Cements Its Way To High Speeds
Steel is scarce. Wood is not an option. And you need a boat now. These wartime circumstances drove innovation in all kinds of crazy directions, and one somewhat less crazy …read more Continue reading Concrete Boat Cements Its Way To High Speeds
Recycled Chairs Bring the Subway to Your Living Room
Public transit seats have a rough life. Enduring a number of wear cycles that would make your sofa weep, they take a beating and have to keep looking presentable. When …read more Continue reading Recycled Chairs Bring the Subway to Your Living Room
Plywood Bicycle Makes Frame Building More Accessible
Bike frames are simple on the surface, but can quickly become complicated if you want to fabricate one yourself. Brazing and welding tend to be less common skills than knowing …read more Continue reading Plywood Bicycle Makes Frame Building More Accessible