Vienna tests four new asphalt surfaces on a bike path to combat rising urban heat, as part of its broader climate resilience and renaturation strategy.
The electricity generated by the PV panels will be used to power the surrounding lighting system, as well as to heat the lane in winter to prevent road slipperiness caused by snow, ice or water. The project is part of a plan by the Dutch government to test the viability of solar power production on ... Read more
The lightest & most flexible Sold Secure Diamond bike lock on the market! LITELOK CORE PLUS delivers maximum security in high-risk areas or over long periods.
We looked at a wide variety of applications for omnidirectional wheels, or Mecanum wheels, here. And we saw at least one guy claim to have installed them on his Toyota. But one applications we'd never thought of was to put one on a bicycle. After all, what would the
Omnidirectional wheels are one of the hardy perennials of the world of invention. There seems to be something about the prospect of effortless parallel parking that sets the creative juices of back…
More and more cyclists are reaching for their cell phones while in the saddle – for making calls, listening to music, texting, or navigating, which increases crash risk.
Your car has all its displays and controls built into its dashboard, so why doesn't your bike have all its gadgets integrated into its handlebar? Well, that's exactly the approach taken by the sleek Flitedeck bar, which features a touchscreen, headlight, wireless connectivity and more.
The Diodra S3 is super light and super sleek, with a bamboo frame that absorbs vibrations and lasts a lifetime, and styling that immediately stands out
On Wednesday, 12 October, Executive Board President Tim van der Hagen, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science Rob Fastenau, Head of the Department of Electrical Sustainable Energy Miro Zeman, and Pavol Bauer, who leads the Direct Current (DC) Systems, Energy ... Read more
With micromobility technology taking over cities all around the world, we now have another aspect to concern ourselves with, which is how to recharge all…
MobiDock delivers a universal e-scooter and e-bike parking solution that uses wireless charging technology. “Our system increases micromobility options in cities and tidies up city centres at the same time,” says Dr Thomas J.J. Meyer, CEO of MobiDock.
Elad Dubzinski, CEO of Powermat, looks at pros and cons of shared micromobility models and how wireless power technology has advanced to solve the prevailing challenges that micromobility providers face
The Damon Hypersport electric motorcycle transforms between riding positions with the press of a button, has a 200-mile range, and a 200 mph top speed.
General commercial bicycles have a body number. It is an industrial serial number that is on the frame. Otherwise, wheels and cranks also have serial numbers. The number is vital in product management, but it is not so essential in crime prevention. For any accident, the police officer will only loo... Read more
Bicycle theft is quite rampant, and losing one is disheartening. Having a serial number on your bike is one of the best ways of ensuring that you get it back.
Austria also has cool bike lanes for the summer.
The Netherlands is using solar power to heat bike lanes in winter.
Germany too!
They are popular in the Netherlands.
I love these neon-colored bike locks! They are stylish and can enhance your visibility while cycling on the road.
Or this!
https://us.litelok.com/products/core-plus
Try this online store.
https://hiplok.com/product-category/chain-locks
This bike with balls for wheels is just about the coolest bike in the world.
He also built this self-balancing bike that can move in any direction.
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-screw-bike-is-a-bonkers-omnidirectional-self-balancing-e-moto-with-3d-printed-wheels-232803.html
This guy installed an omnidirectional wheel on his bike.
An inventor made omnidirectional wheels for a car, but they could also be repurposed for bikes.
It is a nice idea, but how safe is it to have a display screen on your bicycle handlebars when riding?
This looks so cool!
These guys are crowdfunding one on Kickstarter.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kennygibbs/helios-bars-transform-any-bike-into-a-smart-bike
Already done!
Geothermal heating is another excellent sustainable alternative.
This electric bike comes with a bamboo frame!
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-diodra-e-bike-comes-with-a-bamboo-frame-and-the-title-of-world-s-lightest-231807.html
Check out these bamboo bicycles from Ghana that are addressing poverty in rural areas with sustainable transportation.
https://www.africanews.com/2023/07/29/the-bamboo-bikes-from-ghana-to-the-world/
I found this bamboo bicycle frame on Amazon!
This #solarpowered wireless charging station for bikes and scooters takes sustainability to another level.
https://phys.org/news/2016-10-solar-powered-wireless-station-electric-bikes.html
This is great; you don’t have to carry extra batteries when out and about.
Many cities around the world have been installing public wireless charging stations.
Wireless charging stations can encourage people to ditch cars for the more sustainable e-bikes and electric scooters.
Check out how seamlessly this auto-shifting e-bike handles rough terrain.
Electric bike technology keeps on getting better and better!
This is amazing! You can simply sit on your bike, enjoy the ride, and not worry about shifting.
It’s already been done! Several manufacturers are now producing auto-shifting #ebikes.
Check out this futuristic shapeshifting motorcycle concept by BMW!
This electric motorcycle can shapeshift to deliver a more comfortable and safe riding experience.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/damon-hypersport-motorcycle-ces-2020-hands-on-features-price-photos-video-release-date/
Every major city in the world needs these parking pods!
https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/06/29/1054557/bike-parking-pods-cyclists/
Cyclists are already using parking pods at the Grand Central Terminal in New York.
Secure parking pods can put an end to the rising bike and scooter theft!
Bicycle serial numbers can also help you avoid stolen bikes when you are looking to purchase a second hand one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9xy5SERjT0
Several bicycle manufacturers engrave serial numbers on bicycles. Check out this article on how to look up your bike’s serial number https://www.hoodmwr.com/bike-serial-number-lookup/
Bicycle theft is quite rampant, and losing one is disheartening. Having a serial number on your bike is one of the best ways of ensuring that you get it back.
Not entirely plastic bicycles, but you can buy replacement wheels made of plastic materials.
Awesome concept! Check out this company that makes bicycles using plastic bottle caps. And the best part, you can return them to the factory to be recycled when they are too worn out. https://innovationorigins.com/en/startup-of-the-day-cycling-on-a-bicycle-made-of-used-plastic-bottle-caps/
They have been around for some time, though the technology is yet to gain traction. A great way to save the environment by reducing plastic waste.