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Amongst the concept designs and prototypes that seem always to be less than a year away from production, an electric motorcycle has gone on sale in Britain that offers an environmentally-friendly, cost-effective and near-silent alternative to petrol-powered alternatives. Most importantly, it is a motorcycle that can ridden away from a...

Very soon after setting off in the Citroën C-ZERO on our test drive earlier this week, it became clear that here is an electric car that offers enough performance and range to be a viable option for many motorists. From the both outside and the driver’s seat, the C-Zero is virtually indistinguishable from any other city car. The...

Following a back-to-back test of electric cars, electric motorcycles and an electric bicycle this week, the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) concluded that the bicycle offered the best application of the technology. Yannick Read of the ETA said: “In terms of price, range and usability the bicycle is the most practical option for...

Lithium air battery technology being developed by engineers in America and Japan could allow electric cars to travel up to 400 miles between charges, thereby putting to an end the so-called ‘range anxiety’ that manufacturers fear will put people off making the switch from petrol and diesel-powered vehicles. The forthcoming Nissan Leaf,...

A British company has launched the world’s first electric scooter with Lithium batteries that can be removed for charging; conventional electric scooters need to be parked within an extension lead’s length of a socket while they charge. The econogo yogo carries two fully-detachable and portable lithium batteries. One battery powers the...

A man living in a small village near Bridport, in Dorset has become so infuriated with the traffic noise and pollution that he has mounted a protest at his local pedestrian crossing that has been reported nationally. The protest by Tony Fuller, 77, involves a group of 25 protesters who take it in turn to push the button controlling the...

A jacket that emits light from over 100 lasers attached to its front, back and arms could be the ultimate high-visibility accessory for cyclists. Artist Wei-Chieh Shih has no plans to manufacture the jacket, but its ability to illuminate in all directions would make it a highly-effective lighting system for urban cyclists wanting to be seen...

American cyclist and engineer, David Meyers was unable to find a trailer for his bicycle that would not weigh him down on hills, so he designed his own. So successful was the electric bicycle trailer that Mr Meyers now offers build plans so that cyclists can build their own. The Electric Powered Bicycle Push-Trailer uses a brushless...

Bicycle handlebar plugs are an essential accessory for your bike because they stop gouging injuries in the event of a crash, but most designs are entirely unremarkable-looking. Enter ‘bar tabs’, a British-designed-and-built system that allows recycled beer bottle caps to serve as a quirky-looking alternative to alloy or black plastic....

European safety laws requiring mandatory artificial soundtracks for otherwise near-silent electric vehicles may result in cars that sing songs, chirrup like a bird or even make the thumping noise of a pod racer from Star Wars. Electric cars produce very little sound at speeds under 20mph and there is concern that pedestrians and cyclists...