Following in the footsteps of roadside cameras that detect speeding, mobile phone use and non-compliance of clean air zones such as London’s ULEZ, comes tech that detects pollution from individual vehicles in real time. The Emission Detection and Reporting (EDAR) system uses a laser to detect harmful gases from moving vehicles. EDAR can identify and quantify numerous gases including carbon…
Summer usually goes easier on bicycle chains. However, wetter-than-usual weather this years has turned that on its head. Cleaning a bicycle chain might seem like a dirty and thankless task, but regularly removing grit and grime makes your bike run smoother and saves you money. To clean a bicycle chain by hand, grab an old toothbrush to scrub the links,…
Full-throttle e-bikes are increasingly common in towns and cities across the UK. Delivery riders like them because they’re a cheap alternative to a conventional moped. Most are illegal to ride on the roads. However, they don’t have to be. E-bikes sold before January 1 2016 may have a full-speed throttle (you don’t need to pedal at all to reach the…
Buying your first mobility scooter is an exciting step towards greater independence and freedom. With various options available, it’s useful to understand the different types and the legal requirements. What are the different types of mobility scooter? Mobility scooters come in three main categories: Class 2, Class 3, and folding/travel scooters. Each type has its own unique features and benefits:…
In the landscape of British politics, some topics it seems are off limits for open discussion. Brexit is one example. Road pricing is another peculiar taboo. Despite an increasing acknowledgment across political lines of the need for road pricing to address congestion, and tax-loss following widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption, politicians are petrified to discuss – let alone endorse it.…
09/07/24
