This beautiful design is probably the future of electric motorcycles

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Must Read [👀 This beautiful design is probably the future of electric motorcycles]( Designer Gurmukh Bhasin unveiled the CR-Dos - Ghost, an eye-catching electric motorcycle concept with transparent body panels showcasing inner components. Wrapping the engine compartment, the plastic-like panels serve both aesthetic and functional purposes — revealing engineering details while shielding riders. Continuous illuminated wires and sleek shapes enhance the visual drama. Inspired by custom PCs, Bhasin aimed to celebrate structural elements in his provocative vision. Features like leather deck chair-style seating, the concealed rear tire, and integrated lighting add to its air of sophistication. Bhasin clearly intends to spark conversation and push boundaries. While only a concept for now, the CR-Dos - Ghost may influence future production e-bike designs by arousing curiosity. As electric motorcycles gain traction, creative visions like this could reshape aesthetics. Time will tell whether such exposed engineering overtakes conventional motorcycle styling. Click below to see how it looks. [[Read More]( [Transportation]( [🚒 Electric cars: Are they really a fire hazard?]( Despite attention-grabbing battery blazes, data reveals electric vehicles actually catch fire far less than gas vehicles. Yet lithium ion thermal runaways burn dangerously hot once ignited, challenging firefighters. Still, your annual 0.0012% EV fire odds fall well below the 0.1% combustion engine risk. Read on to learn how the internet has fueled misconceptions. [[Read More]( A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR [Bored with 3D printing using the same colors? Here’s how to spice it up!]( When we think of 3D printing, we usually think only of single-filament 3D printing. While that may be exciting, you can expect that eagerness is bound to dry up at some point. 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[[Read More]( [Culture]( [🤔 AI godfathers clash on whether LLMs can understand what they say]( An X debate between two AI legends over whether today’s models truly comprehend language got heated. Geoffrey Hinton challenged Yann LeCun’s dismissal of other experts’ warnings. LeCun fired back citing deficient reasoning and a lack of real world common sense in systems like GPT-4. Click below to see how the argument developed, and let us know what you think in today’s poll. [[Read More]( QUESTION OF THE DAY When will machines truly understand language? 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