Irresponsible disposal of waste like plastic has led to very serious problems in our oceans, and the creatures that live there. Efforts are underway to clean up our mess, and find new uses for waste before it gets into the environment. London-based startup Phoenx is focusing on the eco-conscious traveler by creating sustainable, modular luggage made from old plastic bottles, […]

It’s certainly not uncommon for people to ride their bike to the market, then use a shopping cart to gather their groceries, and then transfer those groceries back to their bike for the trip home. The Tricksy is designed to simplify matters, by serving as both a trike and a cart. Created by Swedish designer Göran Durgé, the Tricksy is […]

Hammock tents that suspend campers up above the cold, unforgiving terrain certainly have their appeal, but the sleeping positions they demand mightn’t be everyone’s idea of a good night’s rest. In search of something more closely resembling home sweet home, Derek Tillotson has come up with a new design that incorporates arcs similar to a suspension bridge to create a […]

Hymer made quite a splash at this year’s Düsseldorf Caravan Salon with the Vision Venture, an exceptional plus-sized camper van concept that foretells a very capable, comfortable camping future for the year 2025. But it didn’t drop the crystal ball after designing that Mercedes-badged van, traveling a little farther into the future to show how autonomous driving will recast the […]

Delivering supplies to people in war-torn regions can certainly be dangerous, as enemy forces may shoot down aircraft attempting to do so. That’s where the just-announced Silent Arrow GD-2000 cargo delivery drone is designed to come in. Developed by the US-based Yates Electrospace Corporation (YEC), the GD-2000 weighs in at 2,000 lb (907 kg) and is capable of carrying up […]

Today, Arcimoto starts delivering Fun Utility Vehicles to its first customers in California, Oregon and Washington. The two-person three-wheeled electric reverse trike has been 12 years in the making, but has now gone into retail production at the company’s facility in Eugene, Oregon. “The FUV represents a significant step toward a sustainable transportation future in which vehicles are fully electric […]

It used to seem the best way to camp with outdoor toys was to throw the toys on a carrier or trailer behind the RV or tow a combo camper/hauler. But more recently, there’s been a swarm of camper vans with integrated bike/gear garages, perfect for camping and toy hauling within the compact footprint of the van, no trailers, carriers […]

German mobility startup Sono Motors recently unveiled the first interior renderings for the Sion, a fully electric vehicle with full-surface solar integration that will feature a strip of air-purifying moss inside. Designed for autonomous charging using solar power, the Sion will be integrated with a smart system to monitor the vehicle’s solar range and energy consumption. Series production is set […]

Ahead of the 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicles expo in Hannover, Germany, this September, Daimler Buses has announced the world debut of the eCitaro electric city bus from Mercedes-Benz. The reveal is part of a push to eventually replace combustion engine-powered city buses in a few short years. Aesthetically, the eCitaro doesn’t wander too far from the template of the company’s […]

It’s now not uncommon to see carry-on suitcases that have big batteries (aka power banks) which can be used to charge the smaller batteries of smartphones, while on the go. That big battery still has to be periodically recharged itself, though. The new Rollogo Escape S uses the spinning of its own wheels to do the job. Each of the […]