Hackaday Links: August 18, 2024

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They’re back! The San Francisco autonomous vehicle hijinks, that is, as Waymo’s fleet of driverless cars recently took up the fun new hobby of honking their horns in the wee …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: August 18, 2024

Origami bike rack snaps into cargo basket in milliseconds

Sometimes a bicycle commuter needs a big, old basket for carrying groceries or other everyday sundries. Sometimes a big, old basket is the last thing he or she needs. Sure, you’ll find plenty of bikes with modular basket solutions, but what if you don’… Continue reading Origami bike rack snaps into cargo basket in milliseconds

Tiny ebike motor disappears into frame but still kicks out bulk power

ZF is best known as an automotive technology and supply company, boasting a history of developing both everyday components and cutting-edge innovations like magnet-free motors and regenerative brake boosting. The company also has a micro-mobility divis… Continue reading Tiny ebike motor disappears into frame but still kicks out bulk power

BikeBeamer Adds POV Display to Bicycle Wheels

Unless you’re living in a bicycle paradise like the Netherlands, most people will choose to add some sort of illumination to their bicycle to help drivers take note that there’s …read more Continue reading BikeBeamer Adds POV Display to Bicycle Wheels

700c adventure bike folds flat in 60 secs, journeys on via RV or boat

Optimized specifically for the space-strapped needs of RVers and boaters, the all-new Flatbike Change Adventure folding bike is built to be an untethered force in two-wheeled escape. Whether you’re sliding it in an RV to enjoy pedaling the maze of fore… Continue reading 700c adventure bike folds flat in 60 secs, journeys on via RV or boat

Train seating area folds back to take bikes as needed

While it’s always important to accommodate bicycle commuters, bike parking spots on trains can’t seat non-cyclists when not in use. An experimental setup currently being trialled in Switzerland, however, may soon change that.Continue ReadingCategory: U… Continue reading Train seating area folds back to take bikes as needed

Anod Hybrid ebike doubles down with supercaps & pocket-sized battery

Every pedal-assist ebike is technically a hybrid, combining battery-driven motor power with good old-fashioned leg power. With that in mind, the new Anod Hybrid bike is technically more of a ‘tri-brid,’ adding supercapacitors to the equation to provide… Continue reading Anod Hybrid ebike doubles down with supercaps & pocket-sized battery