Smart, light, simple, complex, minimalist, powerful? Why choosing the right types and amount of technology is key to genuinely improving our lives
Studies have shown that for an average salaried person, if you add up all the time he or she spends working to buy and maintain a car and factor it in to the time saved by driving, then it would be roughly just as quick to ride a bicycle, but with the added benefits of exercise, vastly reduced emissions and natural resource use, as well as societal improvements in air quality, noise pollution and road safety, all converting to a reduced strain on health services and the environment.
Of course, there are many reasons why this thinking may not be practical for all people and all scenarios but it does help us understand how illogical some of our technological choices can be if we zoom out to view how they affect all aspects of our lives and others.
Solutions are many. For example, electric bikes can help close the divide between a car and a traditional bicycle. And car sharing schemes are useful for when we need to go further with more things and more people - especially when using ultra-efficient vehicles like the Aptera below.
This might be more a case of common sense and using the right tool for the job, than it is profound indigenous wisdom, but either way, our lives and the world we live in can be radically improved with some simple mindset re-programming.
This vehicle is one of the best examples of existing technology that is leaps and bounds beyond the alternatives in all respects. This electric car embraces nature-mimicking design (biomimicry), 3D printing, AI, micro-solar panels and a composite body to maximise efficiency, eliminate waste and unnecessary weight. From it's integrated solar panels it can generate 40 miles of range per day or up to 1000 miles if plugged in.
A true example of the minimalism, efficiency, affordability, environmental sustainability, automotive fun and freedom that the world craves.
Offering an estimated 70% reduction in heating and cooling costs compared to conventional homes. Designed to be ready for off-grid living, Geoship homes can be equipped with optional battery packs, water filtering and reuse systems, aquaponic gardens, and waterless toilets.
Slash your cost of living, optimize your health, reconnect with the Earth, and create the future you imagine.
Underneath it's playful retro exterior this electric van performs leaps and bounds ahead of its alternatives. An aluminium chassis and recycled carbon fibre body keep it amazingly light, meaning that compared to other vans of a similar size, it can use a smaller battery (batteries are the biggest pain point for electric vehicles). It also has a considerably larger weight capacity and volume than its alternatives, improving practical efficiency further still. Finally, the Morris JE has been designed to be impressively recyclable.
Another great example of a practical product for the modern world, designed with the mature courage, integrity and responsibility required to incorporate the level of technological innovation that exists now, rather than purposely delaying it to roll out as an improvement in a few years time, as is such a common profit-focused trend amongst so many current manufacturers.
Silence. Portable batteries for scooters, a microcar, home or adventures. A forward thinking solution for city-dwellers, solving many common battery conundrums with rent or buy options.
