MIT develops Copenhagen wheel
They say don’t reinvent the wheel, but we’re guessing that the boffins at MIT didn’t get that memo, having developed a smart wheel that could propel bicycle riders in the 21st century. Dubbed the Copenhagen wheel, the wheel itself comes with a battery that stores energy generated each instance you step on the brakes. that energy can be returned to help you out when tackling a specific hill or giving you that additional boost of speed. A sensor within the hub will measure your effort while you ride, where pedaling forward will cause the wheel’s electric motor to give you a boost. Should you brake, the motor regenerates, helping
you slow down while juicing up its batteries. that ought to go some way in encouraging folks to cycle more than they ride their car, particularly when it involves errands just a few blocks down the road. The Copenhagen wheel is expected to reach in the market within one year, where it should retail amidst $500 and $1,000. Can’t they manufacture it more affordable for emerging markets?Permalink: MIT develops Copenhagen wheel from Ubergizmo | Hot: Nokia Booklet 3G Review
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