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hybrid electric photovoltaic bike
'the hybrid electric photovoltaic vehicle' by terry hope
terry hope of e-bike research and development company thekpv has designed
a hyrid electric solar bike prototype. featuring three plates of photovoltaic panels
on the front of the handles and frame, the bike's mechanical system captures,
stores, and harvests electrical power with a 396 watthour battery. the carbon footprint
of the vehicle is eliminated by recharging the battery pack off-the-grid which takes
anywhere from 15-45 minutes to recharge. with the intention of transportability in mind,
the bike is small enough to be stowed away inside a large samsonite suitcase.
back and front views
the bike in use
Can you tell us more about the energy balance of the cycle. How much charging for how many kms?
Its interesting that the article says that the carbon footprint is eliminated by off-grid charging?
pensa: street charge
the simple intervention looks to harness the potential of our current street infrastructure as a platform in which to give our mobiles and other portable devices a quick recharge.
rukus solar-powered speaker
six hours of sunlight provide eight hours of listening time for the portable dual-speaker unit, which streams music wirelessly from any bluetooth-enabled device.
solar-powered kudocase for iPad
composed of biodegradable corn grain, the device uses photovoltaic ink technology to generate energy from both indoor and outdoor light, including an internal battery and charging port for external devices.
delorean bike
a stainless steel frame bike designed and hand-made by sarto antonio racing bicycles in pianiga, italy.
BMW enduro mountain bike
the 2012 model of the 30-speed mountain bike features technological improvements and a redesigned frame.
peugeot DL122
composed of wood and aluminum, the frame of the concept bike is split to provide a built-in, lockable compartment for laptops and briefcases.
AUDI e-bike worthersee
designed for performance and trick cycling, the electric bike offers the highest output of any production electric model. in addition, an electric control system can stabilize the rider when doing wheelies and other...
AUDI e-bike worthersee design
developed by AUDI and tested by competitive cyclist julien dupont, the electric bike is optimized for sports and trick bicycling. sneak preview of the design before its debut next week at wörthersee!
veliac three electric bike
with newly added front fork suspension, the electric 'veliac three' overcomes typical design drawbacks of tricycles, featuring a tilting balancing system that lets users achieve a tighter turning radius while keepin...
estudiosat: artica kitchen
sholi strauss + studiokahn: dominiq
soccer ball symphony
celebrating samsung's sponsorship of the 2012 olympic games, a wall filled with 40 drums becomes a musical instrument as soccer...
snohetta: the antipodes of the
a porous and partially permeable wall conveys the flexibility of marble and the possibilities of its use, as light and shadow c...
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