At a time when the term ‘environment’ was rarely discussed, much less protested about, the first Earth Day, on April 22, 1970, galvanised 20 million Americans from all walks of life in an overwhelming display of support for ending the government’s laissez-faire attitude towards pollution. Far from a flash in the pan, the event continues to this day and this…
There was a time when many British towns and cities hummed with the sound of the trolleybus. Bridging the gap between trams and diesel buses, the benefits of the electric trolleybus include zero emissions on the street, very little noise, and powerful, smooth acceleration. And from the perspective of the operator, trolleybuses offer lower maintenance costs. Given their strengths, it’s…
As you might expect, dotcom billionaire and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk knows how to sell. His electric car company, Tesla, is barely 15 years old, but has stolen headlines around the world by embarrassing some of the most expensive and famous car marques. The Tesla Model S P100 is an electric luxury sports tourer with dual motors, all-wheel-drive, four seats and…
They thought they’s solved the challenge of carrying kids by bicycle in 1951 by simply transforming a pram into a sidecar. While, that particular idea didn’t take off but bicycles remain one of the most joyful ways of travelling with your children.
A resurgence of interest in camping has spawned a host of weird and wonderful tents. Behold our top ten…
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