Honda enters modular camper market with lightweight, solar-powered trailer
Honda has built capable off-roading and towing vehicles, but the company has not had a trailer to match. The Japanese auto manufacturer is changing that…
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The Solar Touch Light That Hides Its Tech in Plain Sight
There’s something quietly revolutionary happening in the world of ambient lighting, and it looks like a smooth wooden pebble you’d want to hold in your…
Hourglass Solar Lamp Has No Switch, Just Flip It to Charge or Light
Solar power usually shows up as something big and remote, panels on roofs, fields of photovoltaics, or chunky outdoor lanterns that live on balconies. Very…
This solar powered motorcycle never needs charging for true energy independence
For years, electric mobility has been shaped by predictable patterns: bigger batteries, denser charging networks, and efficiency improvements that feel more evolutionary than revolutionary. Yet…
DIYer builds first 100% solar-powered drone that flies without batteries
It’s not usual for DIYers to step up and experiment with the logic of solar-powered devices as we know it. The ideal generally is to…
This Solar Bench Just Turned Every City Street Into a Charging Hub
Picture this: you’re exhausted from walking through the city, desperately need to charge your phone, and suddenly spot the perfect bench bathed in soft light….
More than a backpack, the solar-powered Makeshift Traveler is helping California’s homeless live better
The best part about my job is, I get to see so many interesting products designed for a spectrum of users. While some cater to…
This self-powered skin patch turns sunlight into a gentle tap when you’ve had enough UV
Imagine stepping outside on a sunny afternoon and having your skin itself remind you when it’s time to find shade. That’s the simple yet futuristic…
This Building Moves When You Point Your Phone at It
Public art installations have traditionally asked visitors to admire from a respectful distance, creating beautiful but passive experiences. Most architectural pavilions follow similar patterns, offering…
Solar Vineyard House Blends Sculptural Architecture with Sustainable Living
Modern architecture increasingly seeks to connect homes with their natural environments, yet many designs still treat sustainability and beauty as competing priorities. Wine country residences…
Interactive Pavilion Lets You Create Zen Patterns With Solar Power
Pavilions have always held a special place in architecture, haven’t they? These simple structures promise respite from the world, offering shade, shelter, and a moment…
Skydweller: Largest autonomous, solar-powered drone can fly for three months without landing
Big names like NASA and Boeing have tried and failed in building solar-powered uncrewed aircrafts that can stay airborne for weeks. Their inability is largely…