Waymo ditches steering wheel completely in new all-electric robotaxi

Alphabet subsidiary Waymo has unveiled an electric vehicle designed from the ground up with autonomous ride-hailing in mind. The B-pillarless minivan design drops the steering wheel and pedals altogether, leaving more interior room for the passengers.

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Varibike Extreme gets riders’ arms and/or legs rowing and/or pedalling

We've seen bikes that are powered by both the arms and legs, plus we've seen ones that are rowed instead of (or along with) being pedalled. The Varibike Extreme, however, combines both types of exercise in a unique new fashion.

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Helicopter CEO: eVTOLs have “precious little chance” and pose no threat

As a counterpoint to our typically bullish eVTOL coverage, here's a bear's take. This aviation CEO has dismissed eVTOL air taxis as a threat, saying they'll be just as expensive as helis but far less capable, and they'll struggle in the real world.

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Audi tests urban EV charging hub with included customer lounge

Not all drivers looking to ditch the combustion engine in favor of battery-electric drive have ready access to chargers at home. Audi is looking to serve its EV customers with urban charging hubs with an included while-you-wait lounge.

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Magnificent motorhomes and large camper vans of 2021

While 2021's record RV numbers have been capturing headlines in markets like North America and Europe, the story doesn't end there. The year has been as much about quality as quantity, with some truly jaw-dropping motorhome and large camper van debuts.

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Arc releases naked photo of its frameless Vector electric motorbike

Arc's ambitious Vector electric motorcycle is back on track for production, and the company has pulled its bodywork off for a fascinating look at its monocoque structure, in which the whole bike is built around the carbon fiber battery box.

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Ducati’s electric MotoE racer makes its track debut at Misano

Ducati is set to replace Energica as the sole bike supplier for the FIM MotoE series, starting in 2023, and the Italian company's new electric race bike prototype has now made its track debut with a test session at Misano.

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Rungu Dualie three-wheeled e-fatbike gets a battery boost for 2022

California-based manufacturer Rungu is already known for its crazy dual-front-wheeled electric fatbikes. Well, the latest versions of the go-anywhere Dualies now feature not only a longer battery range, but also better ground clearance.

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$1,600 Cafe Cruiser ebike designed for beach-side riding

A couple of months back, San Diego's Ride1Up revealed a couple of renderings showing a new ebike its product team was working on. A good fit for the beach lifestyle on the company's home turf, the Class 3 Cafe Cruiser has now been revealed.

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Citroën’s tiny Ami electric car makes lovable micro-adventure buggy

Just because the €7,000 Ami is now available to buy doesn't mean Citroën has given up parading it around as a concept car. This time, it explores how the Ami could transform into an adventurous little off-road buggy.

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