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Next-Generation UPS Trucks Will be Plastic

That’s right, “UPS recently announced and demo’d its mostly plastic delivery truck that’s 40% more fuel efficient than the current; by ditching the sheet metal for plastic, these trucks are said to be 1,000 lbs lighter.” Continue reading for a video overview. This truck is an intermediary step whose innovations seem easily carried forward to [...]

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World’s Coolest Driveway

You haven’t seen a driveway, until you’ve seen Rod Millen’s. In this video, “Rod Millen celebrated his 60th birthday with an invite-only hillclimb event at his Coromandel property.” Continue reading to watch. The result is the mile long Leadfoot Ranch track in New Zealand, which copies key features from several famous hill climb courses. Best [...]

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Peugeot XB1: The Wearable Electric Vehicle

Called the Peugeot XB1, this wearable fully-electric vehicle “was designed for premium services in a big society. It features a user-friendly interface, GPS integration, smart phone applications, and a top speed of 35 km/hr.” No word yet on pricing or availability. It’s 2025. Cities have outgrown themselves, shifting mobility as we know it. Public transportation [...]

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EX: The Electric Drill-Powered Trike

Called the EX, this trike created by Nils Ferber features drive parts that “are mostly constructed from modified bike parts, while the frame and unique spine-shaped joint used for steering were custom-milled on a CNC machine.” But the use of electric drills for the motors means it’s easy to carry back-up batteries on your person [...]

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How Not to Keep a Bus Cool

You know you’ve failed, when it requires that one remove “the front of the bus to aerate the interior; at the same time passengers are tasted delicious Flying insects of all kinds.” Continue reading for the video. [Source]

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