It was back in 2016 that we first heard about the KerVelo, a recumbent bike that replaced the chain with a gearhub transmission built into the front wheel. Well, it’s now more of a head-turner than ever, with the new carbon fiber Low Racer model being unveiled at last month’s Spezi bike show in Germany. Like the original version, the […]
Chainless KerVelo Recumbent Bike
Eco-Friendly Foam
Styrofoam is not eco-friendly stuff. It’s made from petroleum, it can’t be efficiently recycled, it’s non-biodegradable, and it creates pollution when burned. A new plant-based foam reportedly has none of those drawbacks, however, plus it’s claimed to actually insulate better than regular Styrofoam. Developed by scientists at Washington State University, the experimental foam consists of about 75 percent cellulose nanocrystals. […]
McLaren Savage All Terrain Bike
No, not that McLaren. We’re talking this time about the British motorhome conversion shop with the lowercase “L”, Mclaren Sports Homes. The Leigh-based outfit’s latest project turns the Volkswagen Crafter into an all-out adventure machine. The hardy Savage camper van wears a full array of all-terrain equipment and packs dirt bikes or mountain bikes in a reinforced garage below a […]
ETS All In One Shovel
These days, the capabilities of the humble shovel don’t necessarily need to end with digging holes. Over the past few years we’ve seen crafty gearmakers work all kinds of complimentary bits and pieces into the typical shovel design, ranging from fishing lines to matches to flashlights and many things in between. The latest comes from EST Gear and packs an […]
7 Healthy Startups Hoping to Change the Way You Eat
There’s a sense of irony in the development of new food-related technologies, as they’ve unfolded over the past several hundred years. We’ve gotten miraculously efficient at cultivating and distributing mass quantities of calorie-dense food, and for cheap. We’ve also gotten really good at making foods so tasty we eat them even when we’re not hungry, and so accessible it’s hard […]
First 3D Printed Neighbourhood
A noble plan to improve housing access for those in need through cutting-edge construction technology is gathering momentum, with a blueprint now in place for what is billed as the world’s first 3D-printed community. Set to take shape in Latin America, the cluster of homes is designed for families living on less than US$200 a month, and will ideally serve […]
Electrified Highway Opens In Germany
After first being commissioned by the German state of Hesse in August 2017 to build a stretch of electrified highway along the Autobahn, Siemens has now added the finishing touches to the system and fired it up for the first time. Intended as a greener solution for road freight transport, the eHighway follows similar installations in other countries and is […]
On-The-Go Carafe
Good news for coffee and tea drinkers: No more wasting time and energy waiting for the perfect cup. Thanks to Heatworks, the company responsible for creating an innovative new heating carafe, you won’t have to. Using patented Heatworks’ Ohmic Array Technology, the DUO Smart Untethered Carafe has the power to heat (or cool!) water to the exact degree while you […]
Tiny Retreat With A Grand View
With its circular shape and compact footprint of just 5.45 m (17 ft) in diameter, the LumiPod, by French firm Lumicene, is best suited as a weekend retreat or glamping unit, rather than full-time home. The novel dwelling is fronted by generous glazing that can be slid open when the weather suits. The LumiPod comprises a steel structure and a […]
Eco-Friendly Marketing
The push for more sustainable business practices is very encouraging. According to Perillon, the number of companies that have set carbon emission and water conservation targets has risen 10% since 2014. The number of companies that have been disclosing their environmental practices has risen by 33%. The focus on improving environmental practices can be observed in every aspect of their […]