Drew Turney, Author at Redshift EN

Drew Turney

After growing up knowing he wanted to change the world, Drew Turney realized it was easier to write about other people changing it instead. He writes about technology, cinema, science, books, and more.

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A man rides Greendzine’s Irrway NXP 500 “electric trike” in the street.

Manufacturing

India’s Air Pollution Is No Match for This New Low-Speed Electric Vehicle Platform

by Drew Turney

In India, a startup that grew from making a warehouse scooter has introduced low-speed electric vehicle models using a unique approach and a ground-breaking production cycle.

energy poverty solarbuddy two boys using the lights

Sustainability

How a Solar Light From Down Under Fights Energy Poverty Where It’s Needed Most

by Drew Turney

An Australian charity is using design smarts, community involvement, and partnership to combat one of the biggest but lesser-known forms of privation: energy poverty.

Manufacturing

These Custom Harley Parts Are Born to Ride With Generative Design

by Drew Turney

A Canadian manufacturer of custom Harley parts keeps an eye on traditional visual style as it rides into the future of manufacturing using generative design.

Construction

Concrete Forms Get Stronger, Lighter, and More Sustainable With Generative Design

by Drew Turney

A Brazilian start-up is using generative-design principles to pioneer a new approach to forming sustainable concrete—starting with a humble footbridge.

Manufacturing

Distributed Manufacturing Gives Small Businesses a Shot at the Big Time

by Drew Turney

Tarkka, a husband-and-wife engineering team, puts big-factory processes into the hands of small to midsize manufacturers and makers through distributed manufacturing.