A new design of D-lock that appears impervious to attack by cordless angle grinders is soon to be launched by British firm Hiplok. Using a revolutionary new material called Ferosafe, the D1000 is claimed to be resistant to cutting or drilling attack methods, including angle grinders. Ferosafe is a graphene-reinforced composite material specifically designed to disintegrate angle grinder cutting wheels.…
If the current chaos at the fuel pumps teaches us anything, it’s the peril of relying on cars. Fuel shortages aside, modern electronics can make repairs tricky if not impossible for the DIY mechanic. No such problem with the trusty bicycle. Armed with a basic set of tools (and perhaps an instructional video on YouTube) you can fix many problems…
Whether the current chaos at the pumps is down to panic buying or Brexit, or a combination of the two, one lesson we must learn from the current crisis is that we are over-reliant on cars. Some forecourts this weekend saw a 500 per cent increase in demand for fuel. Folk have been all too quick to blame the surge…
However wet the weather gets this autumn, it pays to stay hydrated. Whether you’re running, cycling or out for a long walk, this Camelbak 2-litre hydration pack features a narrow profile that shouldn’t restrict your range of movement. The Camelbak has some neat touches including a zipped pocket, bungee overflow and loop for you to clip a light. If you’d…
The ETA helped launch the first national Car Free Day almost 30 years ago and we’re proud to say we’re still involved. We set up the mobile pop-up parklet we designed on behalf of Kingston council this week in one of the borough’s new low-traffic neighbourhoods. 1970s San Francisco was the birthplace of the parklet – a way of reclaiming…
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