French boat builder supremos, Wooden Widget, have thrown light on the dark art of frame building by launching the Hoopy – a self-build design that’s a strong contender for world’s most stylish wooden bicycle. The Hoopy takes around ten days to build and no specialist equipment is required. In fact, the main tools required are a jigsaw and a drill – both toolbox basics. The…
Far from being paved with gold, city streets could soon be covered in pig manure. Researchers from Carolina University have discovered that pig manure is rich in oils that are well suited for use in asphalt roads. The group has developed a process that transforms the waste into a binder suitable for use in the production of asphalt. At a cost of…
The Boomer Beast is an off-road mobility scooter that’s as happy popping to the local shops by road as it is crossing a muddy field. The Beast is capable of 24 mph – a top speed that can be governed for use on the road. All three wheels are driven and shod with knobby tyres making it possible to tackle…
The Nimbus campervan has eveything you need to get the best out of the muddiest British campsite this summer. Nimbus is a hybrid electric people carrier with a roof-mounted tent for conversion to campervan duties. With styling that combines elements of the iconic Airstream trailer and VW kombi van with the rugged appearance of an overland truck, the Nimbus is…
The EU has not escaped criticism on its environmental policies, but as in so many other areas of its remit, the net results were a significant benefit. Thirty years ago Britain had the highest sulphur dioxide emissions in the EU as well as shocking water pollution around our coastline – we were considered the dirty man of Europe. So while land subsidies…
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