93-km-long climate-controlled bike path to keep cyclists cool in Dubai

Cycling and walking are rarely associated with Dubai, but a new plan by local studio Urb aims to change that. Named the Loop, it envisions a 93-km-long enclosed bicycle and walking pathway that offers respite from the harsh desert conditions.

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Boeing to build braced-wing airliner, shooting for 30% efficiency gain

With a US$425-million cash injection from NASA, Boeing will build and test a full-sized airliner based on its transonic truss-braced wing (TTBW) concept, using long, thin, strut-braced wings to add lift, reduce drag, and burn an impressive 30% less fuel.

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Stash RT kit hides a ratcheting wrench inside your bike’s steerer tube

There are now several cycling multi-tools that sit inside the bike's steerer tube. The Granite Stash RT Ratchet Tool Kit offers a little something extra, however, since as its name implies, it includes a ratcheting socket wrench and nine bits.

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Bondi designed to offer a more stable standing ride

For folks looking to get around the city quietly and cleanly, ebikes and e-scooters are popular choices. But if you want to throttle only and a kickscoot feels a little too unstable, the Bondi large-wheel electric scoot could be worth a ride.

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Silent 120 Explorer yacht will accommodate a personal sub and an eVTOL

Austrian boat-builder Silent Yachts is already known for its line of solar-powered catamarans. Now, the company has announced its Silent 120 Explorer superyacht, which includes spaces for an eVTOL and a personal submarine.

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Electra goes light and stealthy for latest Loft Go city ebike

Trek subsidiary Electra has added a new member to its Loft family of ebikes, a lightweight commuter named the Loft Go 7D EQ with torque-sensing pedal assist and a 40-mile battery, plus the option to add a range extender for more miles between charges.

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Toroidal propellers: A noise-killing game changer in air and water

These strangely-shaped twisted-toroid propellers look like a revolutionary (sorry) advance for the aviation and marine sectors. Radically quieter than traditional propellers in both air and water, they're also showing some huge efficiency gains.

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Audi Activesphere e-SUV concept hides a pickup bed below its sportback

Audi is exploring a more rugged, adventure-ready breed of electric utility vehicle. The Activesphere concept is a more versatile multipurpose EV, combining a sport sedan's body, 4x4's high ground clearance, and pickup truck's gear-carrying utility.

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2024 Polestar 2 spits out some teeth and jumps to 300 miles of range

It's been four years since Polestar first revealed the Tesla 3-battling Polestar 2 sedan. The sedan has been itching for an update, and Polestar has delivered with more of virtually everything buyers want – range, power, performance and standard features.

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