Slicing huge cruise ships in half, then welding in an extra segment to lengthen them, is more or less a license to print money for cruise operators – so this 'jumboization' surgery is becoming very common. Let's take a look at how it's done. Source of Article
In the 1980s, Honda turned heads with the iconic Motocompo – a fold-out scooter designed to fit snugly in the trunk of the City car. Four decades later, it could make a comeback as an EV range extender you can ride. Source of Article
If you're looking to zip through the city and beyond, Segway has launched a new ZT series of electric kickscooters at IFA 2024. First up is the ZT3 Pro model, which has been "engineered for both urban adventures and off-road excursions." Source of Article
Volvo has long been a leader in the long-haul heavy-truck category with its FH series. Its 12 to 16-liter diesel "world engine" made excellent power output, lower emissions, and relatively low fuel consumption. Next year, it'll be powered by batteries. Source of Article
As clean air zones are imposed in more cities, clean alternatives to combustion-engine delivery vans are needed to keep packages flowing. A startup is working on a compact e-hauler that's claimed to have a "cubic load capacity rivaling mid-size vans." Source of Article
The company that broke a Guinness World Record this year with its all-hydrogen train has just announced another world first. Stadler Rail has developed a fleet of train cars that can run on either hydrogen or battery power for branch rail services. Source of Article
With obvious interior space limitations, vanlife can be a lesson in compromises. But thanks to a clever rear expansion module from StarVan, wanderlust adventurers should sleep in comfort when parked for the night. Source of Article
We're a tad late to the news on this one, but we're no less excited to bring it to you heavy machinery nerds. Australia's Fortescue is teaming up with Liebherr Mining to develop an autonomous mining truck that will, in addition to driving itself, be the first of its kind worldwide to operate with zero emissions. Source of Article
Ireland's Safehaven Marine builds search and rescue craft, patrol boats and pilot boats designed to operate in "all weather" – up to and including Force 10 storms with waves up to 23 ft (7 m) high. The firm backs this up with some spectacular testing. Source of Article
It's been over two decades coming, but the VW camper van is finally riding again in the United States. With a walkaway price under $75,000, the very first American ID. Buzz camper van proves a nice departure from the common $100K camper van prices. Source of Article
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