Urban

A new simulation video from Herrenknecht AG shows off its Urban Vibro Trucks. The machines can deploy thumping devices from their mid-sections that send seismic waves beneath city landscapes to explore the terrain for geothermal development.Geothermal development is coming on strong. Just a few months ago, Google announced that its advanced geothermal plant in Nevada was operational. A cutting-edge method of drilling for geothermal wells announced last month shaves 70% off previous drilling times. And also last month, it…

Students are involved in the renovation work of the old house, receiving guidance from local carpenters, plasterers and joiners. Credit: Uchiyama Yuta What is a city? What are the geographical conditions and social factors that lead to the concentration of population in an area, and how does urbanization progress? And what is needed to create urban environments that meet the diversifying lifestyles and needs of people?…

The unmanned Small Multi-purpose Equipment Transport being demonstrated by the U.S. Army at Fort Irwin, California.Gif: U.S. Army video by Spc. Samarion HicksThe U.S. military has spent the past month running exercises at various locations in California to prepare for “future war-winning readiness.” And the photos being officially released include plenty of robot dogs, augmented reality headsets, resupply drones, and at least one mysterious AI-driven vehicle. There’s also an eight-wheeled, all-electric robot vehicle that…

Maroon 5, Lil Uzi Vert, and Keith Urban will head to the shores of Lake Michigan this morning as part of the lineup for Milwaukee’s sprawling Summerfest.  The annual event effectively packs three festivals into one, with three weekends of totally different lineups scheduled for June 20 through 22, June 27 through 29, and July 4 through 6. Opening weekend will feature Kane Brown, Mötley Crüe, and a still-unannounced headliner, as well as supporting performances from Goo Goo Dolls, Black Pumas, Brittany Howard,…

Last Updated: March 15, 2024, 12:00 ISTGreaves Eltra City: This Electric 3Wheeler Redefines Urban Mobility With Innovation & Comfort.Greaves Electric Mobility launches Greaves Eltra City, an innovative electric 3-wheeler passenger vehicle, redefining urban travel with comfort and efficiency.Greaves Electric Mobility, expanding its success with Greaves Eltra cargo, has launched the electric 3-wheeler passenger vehicle, Greaves Eltra City.This vehicle aims to revolutionize urban transportation, focusing on comfort,…

Have you tried your first ebike yet? Despite being surrounded by them on a daily basis in Amsterdam (only mildly bitter as they whizz past me while I struggle against the notorious always-in-your-face wind resistance), I must confess that I had yet to actually try one until last week, when I attended a demo event for the new Cowboy Cross. As a result, I have nothing to compare it with, and cannot for certain attest to it being the “pinnacle of smart, secure, and versatile cycling,” as marketed…

An eye-catching new urban ebike named Diem has hit the road in Basque country and beyond, leveraging almost a century of high-end manufacturing know-how from renowned European premium bike maker Orbea.The Spanish firm was founded in 1840 as a firearms manufacturer, but didn't start designing and making bikes until the 1930s, when the company also began fielding riders in the Tour de France. The family business changed hands in the late 1960s and became an employee-owned cooperative, returning to road racing in the mid 80s…

You know those memes about ‘the world if x didn’t exist’? That picture of a futuristic-looking city with flying cars, skyscrapers, and green zones. And while it’s an image that probably comes to a lot of us when we think of a ‘future city,’ the ideal cities might have different guiding principles from what we imagine.At least, that’s what I learned from scrolling through the content of Planning Peeps. It’s a Facebook group for and about the planners of urban spaces. They advocate for better city infrastructure and…

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to come on board for ‘The Bluff’ directed by Frank E. Flowers. The project might also star Karl Urban, who is known for the streaming series ‘The Boys’, as he is in talks for the project. Flowers, who also co-wrote ‘The Bluff’, has also written ‘Bob Marley: One Love’, which has been on top spot for the past two weeks. The movie shot past $120 million worldwide, reports Deadline. Set in the 19th century Caribbean, ‘The…

The track comes weeks after releasing "Straight Line" earlier in February Keith Urban has dropped a second single for his upcoming 12th album, releasing “Messed Up As Me” on Friday. The new track follows the upcoming album’s lead single “Straight Line,” which dropped at the beginning of February and hinted at his first album in four years. As Urban said, “Messed Up As Me” is about toxic relationships that aren’t easy to get out of. The single’s artwork itself shows a somewhat racy…