Polestar eliminates the rear window in latest electric car
Swedish automaker Polestar has begun taking orders for the Polestar 4 – the world's first mass-market car to have no rear window. More
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World's largest cruise ship sets sail amid sustainability concerns
Royal Carribbean's near-10,000-capacity Icon of the Seas has set sail on its maiden voyage amid controversy over the environmental impact of its new fuel. More
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NASA and Lockheed Martin unveil "quiet supersonic" jet
Space agency NASA and aerospace company Lockheed Martin have presented their experimental X-59 supersonic jet, which has a form designed to reduce the loudness of a sonic boom. More
Dezeen video reveals Tesla's Cybertruck in action
As Tesla rolls out deliveries of its controversial Cybertruck, this Dezeen video shares a look inside the electric pickup and showcases some of its unique features, including the hexagonal steering wheel and retractable truck bed cover. More
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"Making cars electric is not enough" says Lowie Vermeersch
Former Ferrari-designer Lowie Vermeersch has created a new type of micro vehicle intended to push traditional cars off the road. In this interview, he discusses new start-up Komma and his vision for the future of mobility. More
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"The Cybertruck encapsulates a dystopian future vision where the United States is sliding into lawlessness"
Elon Musk's bulletproof Cybertruck represents a dystopian vision of America but exactly who it's intended for remains unclear, writes James McLachlan. More
Dezeen's top 10 car designs of 2023
Next in our review of 2023 we round up 10 eye-catching car designs featured on Dezeen this year, including Tesla's Cybertruck, a muscular SUV by Rezvani Motors and David Beckham's designs for a pair of Maserati cars. More
Pure Advance Flex e-scooter folds down to size of cabin bag
UK company Pure Electric has created a foldable electric scooter with footpads on either side of the chassis, allowing riders to adopt a "natural forward-facing stance". More
Electrification will transform vehicle design philosophy say automotive industry experts
The electrification of vehicles is changing the philosophy of how cars are designed, according to a panel of automotive industry experts during a talk hosted by Dezeen and Bentley. More
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Australian student invents affordable electric car conversion kit
Australian design student Alexander Burton has developed a prototype kit for cheaply converting petrol or diesel cars to hybrid electric, winning the country's national James Dyson Award in the process. More
Lemmo One bicycle transforms from analogue to electric with a simple attachment
Mobility design studio Springtime Design aimed to avoid some of the pitfalls of e-bikes when developing this two-in-one bicycle for German manufacturer Lemmo. More
Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship charts course for greener shipping
A Mitsubishi Corporation cargo ship has embarked on its first wind-powered voyage after being retrofitted with two rigid 37.5-metre-tall sails, in what could mark a crucial step towards decarbonising the maritime industry. More
Lamborghini unveils concept for first all-electric car
Italian sports carmaker Lamborghini has shared its Lanzador concept car – a look ahead at the company's first all-electric vehicle, which is set to go into production from 2028. More
World's "most well funded e-bike brand" VanMoof goes bankrupt
Pioneering electric bicycle manufacturer VanMoof was declared bankrupt in the Netherlands on Monday by the Amsterdam District Court, following the company's pandemic-time boom. More
Dezeen Agenda
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Dezeen Agenda features Sabine Marcelis' "inside-out" car
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features a prototype electric version of Renault's Twingo model created by designer Sabine Marcelis. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More
Electric flying car receives approval for test flights in the US
The US Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a special airworthiness certificate to Armada Model Zero, a prototype electric car that can go from driving to flying by launching straight up into the air like a drone. More
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Sabine Marcelis reimagines Twingo as "inside-out car" with translucent steering wheel
Designer Sabine Marcelis has created her first car – a conceptual electric version of French car brand Renault's Twingo model, designed to celebrate its 30th anniversary. More
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Dezeen Agenda
Dezeen Agenda features David Beckham's designs for a pair of Maseratis
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features David Beckham's designs for a pair of Maseratis. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More
Dezeen Debate features "good-looking" and "versatile" electric pickup truck
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features an electric pickup truck that is the same length as a Mini. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More
Yves Behar designs electric pickup truck that's "the size of a Mini"
Swiss designer Yves Behar has created an electric vehicle called Telo, which fits the passenger and cargo capacity of a pickup truck within the length of a small city car. More