Retro-reflective safety device puts a radar target on the backs of bikes

While in-vehicle collision avoidance systems may be good at detecting big targets like automobiles, they're not as adept at detecting bicycles. Radian's Wingman was designed to address that problem, by boosting bikes' radar and LiDAR visibility.

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Inside Archer’s bold plans for air taxi rides across NYC, SF, and LA

Archer has its sights set on making air taxis a thing really soon. It's just revealed plans for a network of vertiports from which its electric aircraft can take off and land in NYC – so you can beat street traffic and get around town in minutes.

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Sleek scale-model hydroplane rises and rides on the water in new video

While hydrofoils lift out of the water thanks to an underwater fin, hydroplanes zoom along by riding directly on the surface of the water. A slick carbon-fiber scale model from startup CovaConcepts shows off the latter concept in a fun new video.

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ABB marine propulsion concept validated for high efficiency

Just last month we trawled the internet for updates to our coverage of the Dynafin propulsion concept from marine giant ABB. Now the technology has been independently tested, which also gives us our first look at the actual system.

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Bike-mounted lock wraps its arms around whatever it can reach

Using a U-lock can be a hassle, as you have to pull it out of your bag, take it apart, then run its shackle through the bike's frame. The bike-mounted V-160 offers a simpler approach, in that you just push it head-first into whatever's at hand.

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McMurtry Spéirling destroys F1 car Top Gear Test Track lap time

The McMurtry Spéirling has just redefined what "hypercar" actually means. The little single-seater electric beast dethroned a 21-year-old record held by a Formula 1 car at the Top Gear Test Track ... and not in a very subtle way.

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Custom Flying Flea C6 proves electric motorbikes don’t have to be boring

Royal Enfield is one of those rare brands that naturally lends itself to one-off custom builds. Case in point: the "Project Delta," a classic custom motorcycle that draws inspiration from the motorcycle culture of the 40s and 50s.

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Honda camper pod concept can be recreated by even unhandy CR-V owners

Honda becomes the latest Japanese automaker to debut a micro-camper concept, this one celebrating the CR-V. The CR-V makes a convincing tiny RV when upfitted with a fold-out bed, outdoor kitchen and dining area, and just the right accessories.

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World Record: Longest distance by an electric moto on a single charge

Verge Motorcycles has broken and created a new Guinness World Record by riding its Verge TS Pro electric bike the farthest on a single charge. The record-breaking 193-mile (311-km) journey was accomplished in London on March 22.

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