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Fin-lined nozzles could greatly reduce jet engine noise

Whatever other qualities they may possess, jet fighters are not known for their quiet engines. They could soon become considerably less noisy without any loss in performance, though, thanks to a relatively simply alteration.

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Bamboo bar is claimed to be easier on the hands and arms

While there are now several bamboo-framed bikes on the market, many riders are understandably a little leery of buying one. They might want to consider the Gump bamboo handlebar, though, as it's said to be comfier than aluminum or carbon.

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“Big hole” land speed electric motorcycle hits the track for first tests

There's no bike on earth remotely like the bizarre WMC250EV, an electric land speed racer built to slash aerodynamic drag by taking the radical step of tunneling a giant hole through the middle of it. Boy does it look surreal on track in this video.

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Pickman XR packs a 4WD pickup into a small electric package

There are now a fair number of electric cars that have a small, lightweight body in order to maximize their battery range. Well, the Pickman XR takes that same philosophy and applies it to a four-wheel-drive pickup truck.

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Rivian’s first R1T electric pickup truck rolls off the production line

The era of the all-electric pickup truck has drawn a great deal closer today, with the very first vehicle rolling off the production line at Rivian's factory in Illinois, as revealed by CEO RJ Scaringe on Twitter.

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Subaru unveils new 2022 WRX and it’s more Impreza than ever

Subaru has unveiled the fifth generation of the rally-born WRX. With the new redesign comes more power, a performance-oriented transmission, and more technology. And for those wondering, no, they have not nixed the manual transmission.

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Ahorn rolls out the small camper van with bathroom the world needs now

Ahorn Camp goes "Big" with its Van City mini-camper. It jumps up a van size and adds a cozy corner bathroom to the new floor plan. The Van Big City becomes a perfect fit for both city-dwelling family adventurers and full-time van-life couples.

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Arosno E-trace takes electric-assist cycling to the snow

For cyclists in many parts of the world, the arrival of winter signals the end of proper outdoor bike riding. Well, they might want to check out the Arosno E-trace, as it's designed specifically for cycling in the snow.

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Students to embark on 3,000-km road trip in “solar house on wheels”

The Solar Team Eindhoven has built a number of super-efficient, solar-powered vehicles over the years, and has now raised the roof on its latest design. The Stella Vita will hit the road later this month for a 3,000-kilometer trip through Europe.

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Concours of Elegance “Best of Show” goes to art deco Voisin C-27 Aérosport

The 2021 Concours of Elegance presented by A. Lange & Söhne was held at Hampton Court Palace last weekend, with the prestigious "Best in Show" award going to a unique art deco rolling sculpture known as the Voisin C-27 Aérosport.

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