Arsenale’s “Plan B”: lightweight, long-range, 2WD hybrid adventure bike

The Arsenale’s latest offering is the Plan B: a lighweight, ultra-long-range, 2WD, low-power, hybrid gas/electric bike for wet, slippery, snowy or sandy conditions. With two failed indiegogo campaigns behind it as the 2X2 Ultrabike, it has reemerged at… Continue reading Arsenale’s “Plan B”: lightweight, long-range, 2WD hybrid adventure bike

The Phantom 2.0: A beloved titanium utility knife gets an upgrade

Improving on what users loved about its predecessor and then adding extra features, the Phantom 2.0 folding utility knife is claimed to now be even more perfectly suited to hiking, hunting, camping, wilderness survival, or regular everyday use around t… Continue reading The Phantom 2.0: A beloved titanium utility knife gets an upgrade

Low-step utility ebike can be optioned with storage-packing top bar

Momentum, a member of the Giant Bicycle family, has thrown its hat in the car-replacement ring with the Cito E+ utility ebike, which can haul a couple of kids to school, pick up the weekly shop or throttle you to work without breaking a sweat.Continue … Continue reading Low-step utility ebike can be optioned with storage-packing top bar

Texan startup aims to fill a small gap in electric utility truck market

While a bunch of manufacturers focus on the larger end of electric trucking, some startups are aiming to fill a void at the micro end. Last month we introduced the Telo Truck, an electric pickup about the size of a Mini Cooper SE. Now Ayro is about to … Continue reading Texan startup aims to fill a small gap in electric utility truck market

Velotric pitches new cargo and utility ebikes as family car alternatives

For its fourth ebike release, e-mobility startup Velotric is looking to replace the family car on shopping trips or school runs with the Packer 1 heavy duty cargo ebike and the Go 1 compact utility ebike.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTag… Continue reading Velotric pitches new cargo and utility ebikes as family car alternatives

Fiido offers tantalizing first look at 2023 ebike models

After a somewhat turbulent 2022, Hong Kong-based e-mobility outfit Fiido has kicked off the new year with a quick look at a bunch of upcoming ebikes, a kids push bike and a powerful seated scooter.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebik… Continue reading Fiido offers tantalizing first look at 2023 ebike models

Stylish Palmer utility knife cuts a slim figure for everyday carry

The James Brand’s line of everyday carry offerings includes an elegant array of elegant knives and tools, and now the Portland outfit has introduced its take on the classic utility knife. Features include tool-free blade swapping and eye-catching color… Continue reading Stylish Palmer utility knife cuts a slim figure for everyday carry

Dubbel utility ebike can haul cargo and passenger for up to 80 miles

Californian e-mobility company Blix has followed the launch of its most capable and versatile ebike to date with a compact utility bike called the Dubbel that’s designed to “move multiple passengers, cargo and pets – anywhere and anytime.”Continue Read… Continue reading Dubbel utility ebike can haul cargo and passenger for up to 80 miles

Review: 2022 Ford Maverick – all that and not much else

The return of small pickup trucks is finally happening. The Ford Maverick enters alongside the Hyundai Santa Cruz to kick off the re-emerging compact car-based truck genre. Where the Santa Cruz aims towards fun and style, the Maverick steers towards be… Continue reading Review: 2022 Ford Maverick – all that and not much else