One day we may look back and wonder how 40-ton lorries were ever allowed to rumble through our villages and city streets. Though they make up only 3% of vehicles, lorries account for one quarter of Europe’s road transport emissions – a figure that’s expected to grow as traffic increases further. On top of that, heavy goods vehicles are involved in a disproportionate number…
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…
A new e-bike claims to provide a boost to your cycling when you need it, without having to be recharged from the wall. A marriage of Italian design and Swiss engineering has given birth to the Velocipede Fogliaverde – a classically styled e-bike inspired by the elegant, high quality cult bicycles of yesteryear. E-bike style The Velocipede Fogliaverde is a…
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…
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