The bicycle is a great invention. It is an extremely efficient method of transportation, even more so than walking. So why not harness that efficiency for other things? [Tony] had that same thought so ...

Students will pedal strenuously over the course of almost five hours today, gearing up to power the second annual Ecochella. (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin) The Ecochella directors and committee said they ...

Pedalling the bicycle generator supplies power to a bank of lights: incandescent, fluorescent, and LED. The pedal work required to turn on the lights depends on the energy efficiencies and ...

Bicycle generators always seem like a good idea, but the friction caused by an old-fashioned pedal-powered dynamo can be a drag – literally. Miami-based startup Spinetics says its new CydeKick Pro ...

To put it as simply as possible, the Volume Generator is a beast. Forget your track bike, the Generator will chew it up and spit it out. It comes with an eight-speed internally geared hub, hydraulic ...

LAS VEGAS--For all the bicycle enthusiasts, especially those interested in longer-distance touring, China-based Jooyn Power Shenzen is introducing a rear-wheel mini generator that can power the ...

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