Fully autonomous street crawlers could make potholes thing of the past

Whether you’re on a bike or in a car, potholes are a problem. Maintenance is costly and labor intensive, but authorities in the UK have successfully tested an autonomous machine designed to detect and seal surface cracks that can grow into potholes – w… Continue reading Fully autonomous street crawlers could make potholes thing of the past

Low-cost passive maglev upgrade tested on regular rail tracks

Maglev transport systems present an attractive option for the mobility mix. They’re quick and quiet, and are low maintenance. But setup can be costly and complex. Italy’s IronLev is looking to change that with a passive system that runs on regular rail… Continue reading Low-cost passive maglev upgrade tested on regular rail tracks

Full-scale Overair Butterfly eVTOL prototype is set for first test flights

eVTOLs are one of those things that many groups announce their plans to create, but fail to produce in actual physical form. Such is not the case with Overair’s Butterfly, however, the just-unveiled prototype of which should soon begin flight testing.C… Continue reading Full-scale Overair Butterfly eVTOL prototype is set for first test flights

Morgan explores electric future with XP-1 three-wheeler prototype

Veteran Brit sports car maker Morgan has revealed a tasty electric three-wheel roadster prototype called the XP-1 that’s been designed as the rolling test bed for the development of all future Morgan electrics.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, Tran… Continue reading Morgan explores electric future with XP-1 three-wheeler prototype

Cute Japanese electric kei van heading to the US in 2025

HW Electro, reported to be Japan’s first commercial EV manufacturer, has revealed a new light electric concept called the Puzzle, a boxy minivan designed with disaster relief in mind and sporting external power outlets, USB ports, a crowbar and a first… Continue reading Cute Japanese electric kei van heading to the US in 2025

Bamboo e-trike designed to deliver up to 250 kg of cargo

Though still not used in mainstream manufacturing, we’ve seen bike builders make use of bamboo for a number of years. Germany’s My Boo tapped bamboo and flax for a cargo ebike back in May, and now the Bamboo Bicycle Club is working on a pedal-assist ca… Continue reading Bamboo e-trike designed to deliver up to 250 kg of cargo

Honda’s autonomous work vehicle goes on patrol at Toronto Pearson Airport

Back in March, Honda announced that it was looking for partners to test its rolling electric platform “designed to enhance workforce productivity and support repetitive tasks.” Now the AWV has been given inspection duties at Toronto Pearson Airport.Con… Continue reading Honda’s autonomous work vehicle goes on patrol at Toronto Pearson Airport

Startup shows capable e-motoX prototype quietly kicking up dirt

Until relatively recently, riders looking to kick up dirt or catch some air on dirtbikes would have been accompanied by the ear-splitting clatter of a two-stroke. Electric motos offer a cleaner and quieter alternative, and Slovenia’s Flux Performance i… Continue reading Startup shows capable e-motoX prototype quietly kicking up dirt