Surfcycle: A highway-speed, lane-splitting stand-up scooter on steroids

The Surfcycle is a street-legal, stand-up electric scooter capable of highway speeds and unstoppable lane-splitting – with luggage. The ride is halfway between surfing and motorcycling, and its remarkable creators say it's the fastest way across LA.

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Escape water taxi mixes luxury with hydrofoil speed

Belfast-based Artemis Technologies has introduced its latest hydrofoil – an upmarket luxury water taxi called the Artemis EF-12 Escape that promises a comfortable, energy efficient, environmentally friendly way to go island hopping.

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NASA’s Quesst to end 50-year-old commercial supersonic flight ban over US

NASA this week marked the 50th anniversary of the total ban of civilian supersonic flights over the US. The milestone comes as the agency continues development of the X-59 experimental supersonic aircraft intended to reintroduce civilian Mach+ service.

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Zero.63 long-range explorer catamaran brings methanol to yachting

Methanol fuel has found some footing in commercial shipping, but it remains sidelined in other sectors, including leisure craft. The Zero.63 catamaran yacht plots a new course, exploring thousands of miles of ocean on clean-burning methanol.

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Ultima Multipath ebike has a recycled plastic/alloy frameset

Although ebikes are generally thought of as a green form of transportation, most are made of materials with a fairly large carbon footprint. The Multipath is a bit different, in that its frame is made of recycled plastic and alloy.

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Review: Ford Bronco Everglades and Raptor models both have their pluses

When Ford debuted the new Bronco in its full-sized format, it was aimed at Jeep and its Wrangler. The Jeep, having few real competitors for years, is now faced with serious competition in the form of two Bronco models – the Everglades and the Raptor.

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250-mile BrightDrop glamping van eases America into electric RV era

Finally someone is turning a futuristic electric van into an RV. RollAway's BrightDrop Zevo 600 e-RV is meant to be a 5-star rental glamper that lets guests experience electric van life while supported by the promise of hotel-style vacation services.

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Restrap’s Hike A Bike Harness gives a new meaning to “bikepacking”

Even if you're a dedicated off-road cyclist, there are going to be times when you have to carry your bike over really rough terrain. The Hike A Bike Harness allows you to keep your hands free while doing so, by putting your bicycle on your back.

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