Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Solar, On Two Wheels, Green Daily
Sunny Day solar bike folds down, catches rays
We've run across a few solar-powered two-wheelers before, but this one, known as the Sunny Day, is a concept that makes some sense. Many bikers who are interested in the utmost efficiency already streamline their bikes, so why not coat that bodywork in solar cells? We're not certain how efficient the solar cells could be or how many the limited real estate would allow, but even a bit of electric-boost could be helpful to commuters. Additionally, the bike folds down, offering the cells a more direct look at the sun and easing storage issues. The Sunny Day bike was recently awarded Grand Prize win in the 12th annual International Bicycle Design Competition. We'd have chosen it, too.[Source: Gizmag]
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Will 9:53AM (4/22/2008)
Instead of trying to put a motor on a 50 pound bike that will most likely cost 3 to 5 thousand dollars, you could buy a 20 pound bike for a grand and actually be faster getting to work.
I beat segways when I see them and all of the little electric skateboards you see people commuting on.
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Syke 8:49PM (4/22/2008)
Amen. It's amazing the extents people will go to so they can avoid using their own muscles.
And I'm commuting on a $30.00 bike picked up at a thrift shop.
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