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    French town of Nice to receive trams that are powered without overhead cables

    Posted on February 26, 2016 by Gareth Mankoo

    Trams are adorable. Truly. They move around crowded streets with all the solemnity one could expect from a 19th century mode of transport. French designer Ora ïto has revisited the classic tram and given it a complete facelift. This includes … Continue reading3 →

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    Project Sol’R: A solar-powered blimp to cross the English Channel

    Posted on July 8, 2009 by monali

    A team of French engineers are all set for a test flight across the English Channel in a solar powered blip. The outer layer of this 72 feet long blip is wrapped with flexible solar panels that are capable of … Continue reading3 →

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