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After developing a general understanding of future mobility, the next step is the creation of the research database about the different vehicles. So every transportation device will be categorized, rated and visualized in a comparable way. This comprehensive list will be called “The Toolbox”. Because here we have an overlooking catalogue of the different…
There are just a few serious big companies like Bosch and Panasonic sharing the market of electric engines for pedelecs and s-pedelecs. This year (2014) they might get serious competition by the lightweight Brose E-Bike Engine from continental. This continental engine weights just 3.4 kilograms which is 25 % less of the competitors. The new 240 times…
Huvrtech is the messias of skateboarding. Back in the days we we’re back in the future when Marty was mcflying on the pink hoverboard with an odd haircut and an oldschool red vest. May his fashion seem vintage today, but we still love to run around in nike sneakers and we all definitely want to surf on…
incredible idea! Adding a windmill to his rickshaw helps peddling without any extra pollution. If this is not working it will give him more attention and hopefully passengers at least.
I took this picture this morning when I was on my way to work. Riding my way in the sunshine, somewhere in Prenzlauer Berg a tram passed by. Through it’s steamy windows I could hardly look inside – but when I realized this train was massively overcrowded, I had a big smile in my face…
More than 50% of the Germans ride their bicycles the incredible amount of 2600 km per year whereas 22% of the rest blame the lack of cycle lanes for not riding at all! source: market research institution: Research Now
I talked to a bike courier an hour ago and that’s what he told me about electric bicycles… (Berlin) “I mention them much more often and they are damn fast, when I met one at a traffic light I have to struggle to get him, no matter which age ore body fitness… I already thought…
something for oldies and retro lovers source http://otocycles.com/ http://www.iconelectricbike.com/
The University of Toronto tries to figure out how far we can go. Atlas Human-Powered Helicopter – AHS Sikorsky Prize Flight Battle Mountain Human-Powered Land Speed Record, 2011 World’s First Human-Powered Ornithopter
They are ready! Electric bicycles are no longer a backing for old and non sportive people. Since there are electric mountain bikes and much more on the market the industry has changed. They mostly look like a bicycle are lighter than 20 kg and the range has doubled! (GRACE ONE) Now the new and…
electric vehicles wich have over 120 km range are “stored” in big towers. It costs 2.38€ an hour to rent one of the vehicles. They are save in comparison to the bicycles and scooters, less air polluting and solve the problem of missing parking.
Lars Thomsen can “predict” the future. He is one of the futurist and gives a small view into his world. (in German) He shows some comparison to what NOKIA happened, when Apple released the iPhone. Is the auto industry at a similar point? Battery prices will fall, he says, and public charging infrastructure will continue…
The French post “La Poste” ordered 10 000 electric Kangoo Van Z.E in 2011 from Renault and they want to increase their fleet up to 60 000 electric vehicles in 2050. In march “la Post” is about to test a concept with hydrogen fuel cell range extenders in the so called “HyKangoos”. Source http://www.laposte.com/Everything-about-La-Poste/Press-releases/Latest-articles http://www.symbiofcell.com/downl/hykangoo-uk2013.pdf…
Would perfectly fit for me! Going to work so easy, relaxed and a workout on the way back home, while charging.
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