Pedal Power -- Human Scale Energy For Everyday Tasks

A project in Essex, NY by Andy Wekin
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With an efficiency of 97%, bicycle technology is nearly perfect. So why do we use it only for transportation?
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Backers: 429
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Funded: $30,047 of $10,000
Dates: Oct 31st -> Dec 30th (61 days)
Project By: Andy Wekin
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Latest News

Weekend Diversion: Pedal power… in the office?

November 24th - via: scienceblogs.com
I don’t know how many of you out there have an office day job, sitting hunched over at a desk for the better part of 8+ hours a day, but it’s pretty well known that it’s not only bad for you, but it feels bad to do, physically. Staying in one motionless position or posture for too long is the culprit, and Leo Kottke‘s music might make you want to get up and move if you have a listen to his song, (Read More)

'Pedal Power' Your Laptop With a Cycling Generator

November 6th - via: mashable.com
The design firm Pedal Power created two cycling generators producing electrical power. It hopes to fund the venture through a Kickstarter campaign. (Read More)

Refining Human Powered Energy

November 4th - via: engineering.com
The Pedal Power Kickstarter project is based on the idea that bicycle technology is ninety seven percent efficient. This efficiency can be harnessed to create easy emergency power. (Read More)

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