Lightship L1 becomes AE.1 as the first aero-electric travel trailer nears production

In a CES 2025 preview, company co-founders Ben Parker and Toby Kraus briefed Futurride on the latest company developments and preparations for production of the Cosmos limited edition as the the all-electric recreational vehicle gets closer to launch in mid-2025.

OX Delivers gets boost to meet growing electric-truck-as-a-service demand in East Africa

Its milestone $163 million multi-year contract includes the delivery of an electric-truck fleet and a subscription to its tech platform and vehicle maintenance services, and it creates its first franchise partner to take over operations in Rwanda with plans to expand into Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Burundi.

Dust Moto all-electric dirt bike punches above its weight class

The Bend, OR-based startup developed the Hightail in partnership with Detroit-based EV platform creator Bloom, the lightweight electric competitor to 250-cm³ combustion bikes scales in at less than 100 kg and with 32-kW peak power for fun, quiet, and accessible rides on trails and dirt.

Spatial launches first collaborative design platform on Apple Vision Pro

Designed to take advantage of spatial computing, Analogue provides full fidelity, interactive, and native performance for 3D immersive experiences and dramatically simplifies the design, distribution, and approval cycle for modern 3D projects including vehicle design.

Global shipping finance portfolio moves closer to alignment with net zero climate goals

The Poseidon Principles, which represents nearly 80% of global ship finance, publishes its fifth Annual Disclosure Report, showing progress towards decarbonized shipping, with transparency on the rise as financial institutions report on alignment with shipping’s net zero climate goals.