Barcelona-based upcycler and art studio Bel&Bel has brought a post-apocalyptic dream ride to life with its electric replica of Shotaro Kaneda’s iconic motorcycle from Katsuhiro Otomo’s cyberpunk manga classic, Akira. The fully electric model, inspired by the dystopian manga set in a nightmarish future Tokyo, is now available to fans. Bel&Bel is known for upcycling […]
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How Scientists Are Using Zinc And Calcium To Make Better Sodium-ion and Potassium-ion Batteries
Batteries are essential for many devices, from smartphones to electric cars. But most batteries today use lithium, which is expensive, scarce, and harmful to the environment. That’s why researchers are looking for alternatives that are cheaper, more abundant, and more eco-friendly. One promising option is to use sodium (like the Xubaka bike we’ve covered before) […]
Read MoreMOTOROiD 2: Yamaha Set To Unveil Self-Balancing Electric Motorcycle
Yamaha is set to unveil its unique creation, the MOTOROiD 2 electric motorcycle, at the Japan Mobility Show (formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show). This innovative two-wheeler challenges conventional notions of what a motorcycle can be and offers a remarkable feature: the ability to balance itself. The MOTOROiD 2 is a follow-up to Yamaha’s […]
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