Barrel-rotor flying car prototype begins flight testing

One of the most fascinating aircraft in the eVTOL space has moved into flight testing with a new large-scale prototype. Cyclotech's Blackbird airframe becomes the world's first aircraft to fly with six barrel-shaped "Cyclorotors" for propulsion.

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Funkiest micro ebike out there actually rips, folds flat for travel

Like many oddball ideas, the JackRabbit micro ebike began as a crowdfunding project in 2018. The cross between a compact bike and scooter has been growing in power and size ever since, with the new Pro models being the most beastly yet.

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Watch: Aptera’s solar EV hits Route 66 for a 300-mile road trip

Some 20 years after it was first founded, San Diego, California-based startup Aptera has taken its solar-powered electric vehicle out on a proper 300-mile road trip – the first time it's been filmed doing so.

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Watch the Jetson Personal Air Vehicle take flight, then order your own

Described as a "formula one racing car for the sky," the Jetson One is an electric-powered VTOL sky toy that can hover, bank, and reach speeds of up to 63 mph. The company's latest video will leave you wanting it more than ever.

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Airbus previews next-gen airliner with bird-inspired wings

Airbus has lifted the curtain just a tad and given us a glimpse at the future of commercial aviation. At the Airbus Summit 2025 in Toulouse, the company presented a view of the technology that will create the single-aisle airliner of tomorrow.

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5-man 4×4 camper sets new American standard for backcountry group tours

Storyteller Overland is switching on a new Mode, building a camper van for the whole family. The company leaps right past the common four-berth pop-up camper to create a five-sleeper Sprinter as rugged, adventurous and versatile as its smaller vans.

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DTRe Vince: Trevor Motorcycles’ 22kW, 266-lb belt-driven electric scrambler

Trevor Motorcycles’ DTRe Vince is an all-out street-legal scrambler that comes straight from Belgium. From the looks of things, it's the ideal bike for city commuting and occasional trail riding – all under $10,000!

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Acer’s Predator fatbike aims to overcome all terrains with ease

Perhaps best known for its computer hardware, Acer has also extended its reach into the micro-mobility market. The company has now motored into the Taipei Cycle 2025 trade show with a fat-tire adventure model and an addition to its ebii commuter.

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Nimble, modular mid-motor cargo bike edges closer to 500-lb payload

Tern introduced a compact Bosch-powered cargo bike back in 2017 that could haul gear or kids where its larger models couldn't. The company improved the formula in 2020, and has now pretty much redesigned everything for the third-generation GSD family.

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ABB developing highly maneuverable, highly efficient marine propeller

Swiss marine giant ABB has spent more than a decade developing a radically different Voith-Schneider take on a marine propeller. The Dynafin system promises up to 85% efficiency, while giving a vessel super-precise maneuvering capabilities.

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