Those clever Norwegians have gone and built the world’s first electric autonomous containership. Which is a big deal. The 80 metre long Yara Birkeland had its maiden voyage last week, and when operational will apparently cut the emissions of 40,000 truckloads of freight per year. Initial routes will be very local, delivering fertilizer from a factory to distribution depot down the Norwegian coast.
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Rollplay Turnado – train for Mariokart in real life
Go karts are awesome but unless you’re willing to take a trip to the track, chances are you don’t have access to one. With the Rollplay Turnado you can turn your street into your own racing alley for your child, or yourself, if you’re light enough.
Read MorePug Out Plug Organizer – keep you plugs handy even when not in use
Keeping your stuff plugged in all the time is a drain on your power. Minor, yes but every little bit you save helps your wallet and the planet. Keep your plugs safety docked with the Pug Out Plug Organizer.
Read MoreThe Tower – bring your outlets to waist height
Outlets are usually close to the floor but our hands and everything we generally use are pretty far above ground level. If you’re tired of leaning over the edge of the bed to fish for a charger, the Tower will bring your cords where you need them, within arm’s reach.
Read MoreWall Cleat – keep your cords tangle free and out of the way
Extension cords hanging out all over your house when not in use can be dangerous. The Wall Cleat is a simple way to solve this problem for non-work space areas.
Read MoreVW e-Golf – we test out the latest all-electric car from the masters, and it’s very nice indeed [Review]
There’s no question that electric cars are now starting to take off in greater numbers, and the proof is the fact that the major manufacturers are launching more ‘mainstream’ models onto the market. The latest offering comes from German powerhaus VW, with the all new VW e-Golf. We got a chance to take it for a spin the other day to see just how practical the vehicle is, and whether traditional Golf lovers should consider it as a possible purchase…
Read MoreThe PC-Aero Elektra One electric plane uses its hanger as a giant charger
Cars are not the only means of transportation getting the electric treatment nowadays. Planes are also being fitted with electric motors, either in hybrid form (where there’s some form of conventional motor backup) or pure electric. Now one innovative German company has come up with a zero carbon footprint solution which is really interesting.
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