Transport

Africa’s own electric motorcycle, the $1,500 Roam Air

The Roam Air is cheap, lightweight, practically focused, and capable of riding up to 180 km on a pair of removable batteries. It's been designed, developed and built in Kenya, to suit the needs of African riders in rural and urban areas.

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Mercedes EQV electro camper MPV seats 8 people, camps 4 or hauls cargo

Billed as Switzerland's first electric camper van, the versatile Mercedes-Benz EQV Camper from Yellowcamper transforms from a 4-person camper van to an 8-person passenger van to a cargo van .

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Veloroof uses ultrasound to save car-top-carried bikes

If you transport your bike on a car-top rack, there's a risk that you'll forget it's up there, and smash it into a low-hanging garage door or other overhead obstacle. The Veloroof system is designed to greatly reduce that risk.

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VW throws its hat into the eVTOL ring, with the “Flying Tiger” V.MO

With the increasing development of eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) "air taxis," it shouldn't come as a surprise that automakers are moving into the field. This week, Volkswagen Group China unveiled its own effort, the V.MO.

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Trek’s DS+ 2 multi-surface ebike aims for road and trail versatility

Following the launch of the stealthy Fuel EXe e-MTB, Trek has returned to the city for the second generation of its Dual Sport+ urban explorer ebike, which is designed to be flexible enough for work-day commutes and weekend trail adventuring.

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MV Agusta embraces Dakar spirit for Lucky Explorer off-road ebikes

Following its entry into the ebike space with the Amo series this time last year, Italian motorcycle marque MV Agusta is tapping into Dakar nostalgia for the launch of Lucky Explorer Project ebikes aimed at pedal-assist enduro and gravel riders.

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Baidu reveals its 6th-gen robotaxi, with detachable steering wheel

Chinese tech giant Baidu has released its 6th gen, production-ready electric robotaxi, the Apollo RT6. Set to go into service in 2023, the RT6 represents the first of a new generation of autonomous taxis designed to drive ride costs into the ground.

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Mini overloads the senses with fierce-eyed Aceman “electrified go-kart”

Mini debuted the Concept Aceman this week, exploring an electric crossover that will eventually slot between the Cooper and Countryman. If we ignore the cartoonish colors and distracting digitization, the concept presents a bolder Mini look.

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Horizon presents a 50% scale prototype of its badass Cavorite X5 eVTOL

Toronto's Horizon Aircraft has unveiled a 50% prototype of its gorgeous – and very unique – electric VTOL air taxi. The Cavorite X5 separates itself from the pack as the only eVTOL that completely covers its lift fans for super low-drag cruise flight.

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Zephyr UAS smashes its own endurance record, may still be up there

The remarkable Zephyr is a stratospheric UAV designed to fly ultra-long endurance missions acting as a solar-powered observation and comms platform. In its latest test, it sailed past its old endurance record two weeks ago, and may still be up there.

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