Switzerland’s autonomous underground cargo system aims for 2031 debut

A lot less technologically optimistic than the Hyperloop-TT Hyperport project, Cargo Sous Terrain looks considerably more likely to happen, with its first 10-stop, 70-km (43-mile) series of underground tunnels scheduled to begin taking cargo in 2031.

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Ford AWD camper van cranks up next-level versatility and autonomy

Grit Overland raises the bar on floor plan flexibility. It uses virtually every trick we've seen (and some we haven't) to get the most out of every inch of an off-grid Ford Transit camper van ready to transport, sleep, feed and power up the family.

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Mahle’s new SCT electric motor runs non-stop at over 90% of peak power

Tier-one auto parts supplier Mahle has announced a groundbreaking "superior continuous torque" motor for electric vehicles, capable of continuously pounding out more than 90 percent of its peak power without overheating – and it'll work without magnets.

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Polestar hits the trails with wicked hand-built mountain bike

With previous dalliances in the realms of commuter biking, cargo sleds and even treehouses, Polestar is looking to shape lifestyles beyond the world of electric sedans and SUVs. A newly introduced mountain bike is the latest eye-catching example.

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$31K Xbus RV emerges as a lovable microbus camper for the electric era

ElectricBrands this week revealed its electric Camper, an adorable rig that encapsulates much of the dual-tone flair, simple design and affordable escapism of the beloved VW camper bus. Could the Xbus Camper become a legend of the electric RV age?

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Thömus Lightrider E Ultimate claims title of lightest full-squish eMTB

It's not uncommon for even relatively lightweight full-suspension electric mountain bikes to tip the scales at about 20 kg (45 lb). The Lightrider E Ultimate, however, is claimed to come in at under 15 kg (33 lb) – making it the lightest of its kind.

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Segway kickstarts full-suspension premium electric kickscooters

Following a successful crowdfunding effort on Indiegogo for the over-powered GT series electric kickscooters, Segway has hopped over to Kickstarter to fund production of its premium models – the P65 and P100S.

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Reaction begins testing Mach 4 jet engine upgrades for US Air Force

Reaction Engines has built a precooler for its SABRE engine that can chill a hypersonic airstream from 1,000 °C to -150 °C in 1/20th of a second. Now it's doing tests with the USAF and DoD to prove it can upgrade other existing jets to handle Mach 4.

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Ford Transit 4×4 camper van sets forth on ground-detonating adventure

Thanks to the innovation-loaded 2019 Cliff 4x4 Adventure Van concept, the Sunlight Cliff camper van has a reputation for being more adventuresome than average. With the new 4x4 Adventure Edition, Sunlight pushes the Cliff to full adventure potential.

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