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"Lithuanian startup Tukas EV has developed an exercise bike that harnesses the
energy you produce while peddling and stores it as a backup source of power for
household devices and appliances.
The exercise bike, dubbed HR Bank, was designed to provide urban dwellers with
a reliable source of clean energy, but, perhaps more importantly, also for
those in need of power during emergencies like natural disasters or wars.
“Our idea was that a person who bought an HR bank could not only use it as an
external battery, charged from the sun or the grid, but in the absence of an
external power source, could generate energy by pedalling,” said CEO Jonas
Navickas.
The HR Bank is essentially a giant power bank equipped with pedals and
handlebars. It harnesses the kinetic energy produced as you peddle, converts it
into electricity, and then stores it for later use.
HR Bank was designed to be easily transportable, and suitable for people of all
ages due to an adjustable steering wheel, seat, and tilt angle. It can even
become a workstation by attaching a desk, said the startup."
Via Danie and Diane A.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
