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First bike path made from recycled plastic – end of the road for asphalt and concrete? An annotated infographic

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An experimental bicycle track made from recycled plastic has opened in the Netherlands as part of a project that could lead to more sustainable roads being rolled out across the country. The 30m test track in the town of Zwolle is made from 70 per cent recycled plastic and the rest from polypropylene, according to an article by The Economist. It will be used to test a product called PlasticRoad, which is being developed by Dutch firms KWS and Wavin, in partnership with French energy giant Total. A second pilot cycleway is being built in the nearby town of Giethoorn. … Continue reading First bike path made from recycled plastic – end of the road for asphalt and concrete? An annotated infographic

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Europe’s electric bus fleets set to triple in size by 2025 – an annotated infographic

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The total number of electric buses in service is forecast to more than triple, from 386,000 in 2017 to about 1.2 million in 2025, equal to about 47 per cent of the global city bus fleet, according to a report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). E-buses remain more expensive upfront than those fuelled by diesel, but BNEF found that battery-powered buses can already offer a lower total cost of ownership when fuel and maintenance expenses are factored in. A typical e-bus with a 250kWh battery charging once per day at the depot and operating around 166km/per day has a … Continue reading Europe’s electric bus fleets set to triple in size by 2025 – an annotated infographic

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Kerch Strait bridge linking Crimea to Russia opens ahead of schedule – an annotated infographic

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The bridge linking Crimea to Russia over the Kerch Strait across the Black Sea has opened six months ahead of schedule. The 19km road-and-rail bridge is a flagship political project for Russia, as it seeks to cement its hold on Crimea, annexed from Ukraine in 2014 after an unrecognised referendum on unification with Russia. The bridge, which some Russians have dubbed “Putin’s bridge”, will be the longest dual-purpose span in Europe. For the bridge to overcome treacherous conditions in the region, thousands of pylons have been driven into the seabed for stability, with space in between to allow strong currents … Continue reading Kerch Strait bridge linking Crimea to Russia opens ahead of schedule – an annotated infographic

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Something for the weekend? Ford introduces its Drug Driving Suit – not actually as psychedelic as it sounds

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The Ford Motor Company has created a unique body suit that simulates the effects of driving under the influence of illegal drugs. The aim is to educate young people about the dangers of driving whilst under the influence of drugs. Ford developed the suit together with scientists from the Meyer-Hentschel Institute in Germany to simulate some of the effects of popular drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin and MDMA (commonly known as Ecstasy). Physical effects include slower reaction time, distorted vision, hand tremors and poor coordination. Check out the full story of Ford’s Drug Driving Suit on E&T news. Click … Continue reading Something for the weekend? Ford introduces its Drug Driving Suit – not actually as psychedelic as it sounds

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Final moments of Russian #Airbus321, flight KGL9268, pieced together – an annotated infographic

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ADS-B data from online tracking website Flightradar24 is providing more indications about the mid-air break-up of the Metrojet Airbus A321 over Egypt’s Sinai peninsula, a crash that killed all 224 people on board. The Automatic Dependent Surveillance data is helping investigators determine the Metrojet’s final moments. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading Final moments of Russian #Airbus321, flight KGL9268, pieced together – an annotated infographic

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Latest theories about Russian #Airbus321 plane crash – an annotated infographic

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The Russian Airbus A321 that crashed in the Sinai peninsula on Saturday broke up in mid-air, possibly from a very sudden structural failure causing explosive decompression of the fuselage. Aviation experts are looking at a possible rupture of the rear pressure bulkhead — a critical seal in the cabin’s pressurization system. E&T news reported the latest information about the Airbus A321 air disaster earlier today. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading Latest theories about Russian #Airbus321 plane crash – an annotated infographic

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Will @TeslaMotors new Model X give #electriccars a major boost – an annotated infographic

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Tesla’s electric Model X SUV can sprint to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds, features radar and sonar to enable hands-free autopilot driving and can travel 400km on a single charge – at a fuel cost of just €4. The new Tesla Motors Model X SUV is so packed with headline grabbing features like the “falcon wing” doors, mind-boggling performance and a giant windscreen, that you might forget the fact that it is all electric, too. It might even protect you if biological warfare breaks out. The Fremont, California-based battery-powered car pioneer led by charismatic entrepreneur Elon Musk has cornered the market … Continue reading Will @TeslaMotors new Model X give #electriccars a major boost – an annotated infographic

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#Fiat500X subcompact crossover aimed at American market – an annotated infographic

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Having previously pumped up the fashionista’s preferred runaround of choice, the Fiat 500, to produce the oddly unremarkable 500L, Fiat has now launched the funkier-looking 500X. This subcompact crossover loses more of the 500’s diminutive cute appeal, replacing it instead with sleek muscle and overall capacity in a move to capture more of the burgeoning SUV market. With small and mid-sized SUVs currently among the hottest-selling vehicles worldwide, this is arguably Fiat’s first model designed with the North American market in mind. They don’t much care for small cars, them Yanks, you see. Automotive manufacturers are thus obliged to pump … Continue reading #Fiat500X subcompact crossover aimed at American market – an annotated infographic

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@AeroMobil Flying car to debut at #Pioneers14 Vienna Festival for inventors – an annotated infographic

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Good news: mankind has officially achieved 50 per cent of its 1970s vision of the future, with the news that a flying car will be demonstrated at the Pioneers Festival in Vienna this week. The AeroMobil 3.0 “Flying Roadster” is a prototype flying car which combines the performance of a sports car with the qualities of an ultralight aircraft. It can be refueled at a regular filling station and take off from a 200-metre-long field. So, we have the flying cars: all we need now is food in pill form. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading @AeroMobil Flying car to debut at #Pioneers14 Vienna Festival for inventors – an annotated infographic

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China plans railway to India through Tibet – an annotated infographic

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China plans to extend its railway line to Tibet to the borders of India, Nepal and Bhutan once an extension to Shigatse, Tibet’s second city and a key site in Tibetan Buddhism, opens in August. Critics say the railway spurs an influx of migrants, who threaten Tibetans’ cultural integrity. Beijing believes Tibet’s mineral reserves are worth around $96bn. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading China plans railway to India through Tibet – an annotated infographic