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A French startup is developing a surprisingly compact, lightweight and modular pedal-powered vehicle made exclusively of biobased materials. Launched by former automotive engineers, this vehicle offers more comfort and safety than a cargo bike for tran…

Cryptocurrencies have taken on an unprecedented role in the war in Ukraine, helping the government raise millions of dollars to fund its fight against the Russian invasion. Why has Ukraine turned to cryptocurrencies, and how is the nascent crypto indus…

Rather than jetting off to a backdrop of plastic garbage heaps, this project offers quite the opposite, as a British architect has come up with an idea for creating an artificial island off the west coast of Australia, using waste collected from the oc…

Music, dancing, alcohol and tiny swimsuits — spring vacation in the United States, popularly known as “spring break,” brings thousands of young people to south Florida every year for a few days of uncontrolled fun, much to the chagrin of residents in …

The Taiwanese electric bicycle manufacturer Tern is introducing a new model that is both compact and highly customizable. It can be used to carry goods or passengers, depending on the rider’s needs. The Quick Haul is due to launch this spring. Accordin…

The online wine sales site iDealWine has decided to give the general public access to the Bordeaux en primeur sales system. Wine lovers will be able to choose for themselves to reserve these wines during the maturing process via a dedicated online stor…

While motorists now have a whole arsenal of active and passive safety devices, this is not yet the case for users of so-called “soft mobility.” Swedish-American equipment manufacturer Autoliv, a reference in the field, is working hard to provide road u…

It is not uncommon for podcast fans to attend recordings of their favorite audio program. While the pandemic momentarily interrupted these kinds of events, some creators have decided to move them online to maintain a link with their audience. Here’s th…

By 2025, you may no longer need to give the barista your name at Starbucks when you order a cappuccino, because the American coffee giant has decided to phase out single-use paper cups. Ahead of its annual shareholder convention, Starbucks unveiled an …

Jaguar Land Rover has announced a partnership with the energy specialist Promac to develop local, zero-emission energy storage units powered by used batteries from its I-Pace model. The automaker wants to give a second life to batteries from its electr…