Tag: Electric Vehicle

Rail journeys should be more comfortable in future. People with limited mobility, however, don’t just need help at train stations. Which is why a British consortium has developed a new concept to improve accessibility at airports. The consortium’s electric one-seater vehicle is self-balancing and comes with luggage space at the rear. Its design means users can dine or shop like other airport...

In dicey situations, fire-dousing robots or fire-fighting drones can save lives on both land and air. Now, thanks to a Portuguese startup and its remotely-operated life buoy, those in peril on the sea could expect help to come just as fast. With a turbine on each side, the U-shaped device has a top speed of 15 km/h and is...

Overseas goods could soon be delivered cleanly by ship; while food waste plays a decisive role in the skies. Now, a Munich-based startup is looking to help people reach their destinations without spending hours changing trains. For the design of their small aircraft, which can hold 9 passengers plus crew, the team took inspiration from gliders. The batteries for...

Tailored prosthetics create optimal conditions for movement. When it comes to the body of electric cars, design depends on established battery sizes and desired performance. In order to create more flexibility, a US startup has developed a manufacturing process, whereby solid-state batteries are 3D printed. Different sorts of powder made from glass, ceramics or metal can be combined in...

Water with plant-based surfactants can contain smouldering fires faster. Now, a Michigan-based startup has developed a mobile solution to supply electricity quickly during outages caused by natural disasters. Their trailer is equipped with solar panels, a battery for storing electricity and a fuel cell powered by sustainable hydrogen. Thanks to augmented reality training, anyone can operate the system within...

Trailers can be remote-controlled while self-driving haulers could soon feature on railways. Meanwhile, a Swiss private sector initiative is developing an underground tunnel system allowing driverless EVs to transport supplies and waste at 30km/h. Trials will take place on a 70km three-lane stretch between Geneva and St. Gallen. Rather than using a swapping system, vehicles will be charged from...

Companies can diversify their teams using IT. Now, a Canadian startup has developed an operating system for charging stations based on an open standard. The aim is to allow different types of electric vehicles to be charged at as many sites as possible. Charging stations, whether on hotel, company or residential grounds, are connected to a platform, which balances...

Drones equipped with defibrillators can help save lives. Innovative air travel solutions are needed to revitalise our environment. A startup from Holland is aiming to create the first all-electric commuter aircraft by 2030. Their 44-seater plane is powered by 8 propeller engines, takes off thanks to an output of 8700 kW and has a range of 550km. Rapid recharging...