Passion Yachts set out to build something that feels like a proper house yet moves when its owners want a change of scenery. The Hausyacht 14 M delivers exactly that on a 14.3-meter steel hull. It slips through European canals and protected waters with ease while giving residents the kind of daily comfort most land homes only promise.
Solar Scooters has just released the Hyperion RST, the second model in their line of electric scooters, and it’s taking things to a whole new level by essentially stepping right into motorcycle territory. Twin 5,000-watt motors complete the job, with a combined peak output of 12,000 watts that can be activated in a heartbeat. The real kicker, however, is top speed: you can reach 70 mph on the open road. Just be prepared to offer that one your complete attention when you feel like it.
Sure, a normal boat is enough for most, but anyone that wants an underwater view without having to wear heavy scuba diving gear should check out the Platypus Craft. With five seats, the entire platform can be lowered beneath the water at the push of a button.
Doug and Mindy both retired from a lifelong career working as transit drivers, so what better way to see the world than in the same vehicle they used to make a living? That’s exactly what they did, and successfully transformed a transit bus into a cozy solar-powered home.
Joby Aviation plans to launch their all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service in Dubai by 2025, as it just signed a definitive agreement with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA). The company also signed an agreement with Skyports, who will design, build and operate four initial vertiport sites across Dubai.