Transport
Transport
Piaggio's all-electric Vespa set to hit the roads in 2018
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Piaggio has electrified its classic Vespa scooter, and it is set for global distribution in Spring 2018. More
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Iron Man-esque flying suit sets world speed record
This captioned movie shows British inventor Richard Browning setting a Guinness World Record for flying a body-controlled jet-engine-powered suit over a lake in Reading, England, reaching a speed of 32.02 miles per hour. More
Design Museum showcases 14 rare sports cars in Ferrari retrospective
An exhibition has opened at London's Design Museum celebrating 70 years of Ferrari design, from the brand's first vehicle, to the Formula One race car that Michael Schumacher drove to victory in 2000. More
Lamborghini teams up with MIT researchers to create "self-healing" sports car
Lamborghini has collaborated with a group of researchers from MIT to create a conceptual electric sports car, which has a carbon fibre shell that is able to repair any cracks or damages by itself. More
Uber and NASA to launch flying taxi service by 2020
Uber has partnered with NASA to develop an on-demand electric aircraft taxi service, which is scheduled to begin flights in Los Angeles in three years time. More
Norm Architects launches its own cycling company with range of minimal bicycles
Norm Architects has made its first foray into the cycling industry, collaborating with Danish Network Association and MediaGroup Worldwide to release a range of electric and manual bicycles. More
Milou Bergs' bicycle rack disappears into the pavement when not in use
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Milou Bergs has designed a bicycle rack that only pops-up when needed, as an alternative to the "eyesore" storage systems populating towns and cities. More
Trackless, driverless "rail bus" takes to the roads in China
A self-driving vehicle that is like a train, but which doesn't run on tracks, has made its first journey in Chinese city Zhuzhou. More
Photographer Will Scott celebrates the varied architecture of London Underground stations
Will Scott's Architecture of the Underground photo series showcases the diverse designs of London's Tube stations, from the art deco of Arnos Grove to the high-tech of Canary Wharf. More
Honda's latest concepts focus on artificial intelligence
Honda has unveiled a series of AI devices and transport concepts at this year's Tokyo Motor Show, including a sports car that communicates with its driver, and a robot that can turn into an "impromptu cafe". More
Germany's first driverless bus takes to the roads
Germany's first self-driving public bus has made its maiden journey on the roads of a rural town in Bavaria, taking locals from the train station to the town centre. More
London Transport Museum pays homage to female poster designers from the last century
To celebrate 100 years since women won the right to vote in the UK, the London Transport Museum has opened a major exhibition showcasing posters created by female graphic designers, illustrators and artists. More
Self-driving vehicle designed to help London commuters reconnect with their surroundings
Transport designer Jonny Culkin has outlined a vision for future urban mobility in London, which would see a driverless "mini Routemaster" offer commuters a more visually engaging journey. More
Richard Branson revealed as major investor in Hyperloop One
The Hyperloop One transport company has been renamed Virgin Hyperloop One, following a major investment from Richard Branson's company. More
Transport
Transport
Seattle startup to launch commuter plane with hybrid engine by 2022
A Seattle-based startup backed by Boeing and JetBlue Airways has revealed plans to launch a commuter plane that combines electric motors with a jet-fuel engine. More
Aston Martin reveals plans for $4 million luxury submarine
Aston Martin has collaborated with submersibles manufacturer Triton to create a concept for a limited-edition submarine, which it hopes will "redefine luxury for a select few". More
Transport
Transport
Elon Musk proposes rockets that will offer transport to anywhere on Earth in under an hour
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed plans to use rockets as a form of transport on earth, and he claims they will allow people to travel from "any city to any other city in under one hour". More
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Transport
EasyJet to fly electric planes within the next decade
UK budget airline EasyJet has paired with US firm Wright Electric to develop a battery-powered aircraft fleet that can be used for its short haul flights. More
Swedish rail company swaps paper tickets for embedded microchips
Swedish train operator SJ Railways has become the latest company to adopt technology that reads microchips embedded in the body, and is using it as an alternative to printed rail passes. More
Dyson set to launch electric car in 2020
British inventor James Dyson is investing £2 billion into developing a battery-powered vehicle, which is expected to launch in 2020. More