News Archives - October 2010

Arguments mount against ‘mega trucks’

With continuing uncertainty over whether a new type of ‘mega truck’, which weighs more than a fully-laden airliner, will not be allowed on European streets a new film explains the risks of such vehicles.

Bicycle hire schemes go global

There are over ninety mass cycle hire schemes currently in operation around the world, according to a new Wiki list of “bicycle sharing systems”:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bicycle_sharing_systems#Other

Bicycle frames spell owner’s name to thwart bike thieves

Juri Zaech bends bicycle frames to spell out the owner’s name, a concept he calls ‘Write a Bike’. The cycles are not yet available to buy as Juri has yet to build a fully-operational bike with brakes or pedals, but a bicycle that spells the owner’s name sounds like a perfect way to thwart thieves.

A mini camera for your car and your bicycle

The Chilli Technology Action Cam Max costs around £40 to buy on Amazon and records up to one hour’s footage on the memory card included in the price and options include windscreen, handlebar or helmet mountings.