Sanyo Solar Parking at Setagaya Ward
March 16, 2010
Looks like Sanyo made good on their promise to deliver a solar parking area which will capability a century of Sanyo Eneloop Bikes as part of their “Community bicycles” offered by the Setagaya Ward to folks who prefer to bike around after forking out an initial amount. that different parking station will not require any ability from the city's grid, since it relies fully on the sun to juice up the 100 bicycles connected. All coverted solar energy will be redistributed to elements such as LED lighting and other equipment essential to run that operation, while feeding the Backup Batteries as well. We hope to see that implemented in other bicycle-friendly cities as well.
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Helium Bike Case
March 11, 2010
While bicycles have certainly come some way to being more and more portable, making it a snap to tote around while you take advantage of the city's public transport system, there is always a better way to do things. Case in point, the Helium Bike Case which can be opened 360° to pack your bike’s frame, a couple of sets of wheels as well as various accessories including a helmet, shoes and pump without lost a beat. Compatible with road bikes up to 64cm size or a full-suspension freeride mountain bike, the secret behind the Helium Bike Case would be its network of inflatable partitions which are strategically positioned on either side of the frame to offer better stability and protection without weighing you down compared to other systems. Heck, it even comes with wheels to help you bring that around wherever you go. No view on pricing as at press day.
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Magtenlight: Magnetically Powered Bicycle Lights
March 7, 2010
Dynamo lights certainly aren’t something new to bicycles, but they rely on the physical contact with a spinning wheel to keep it powered, which is well and good, but surely there’s a more interesting way to get the job done? Well, the Magtenlight might just be able to do that. It uses 28 magnets attached to the bike’s spokes, so as they pass by the Magtenlight in the center, ability is generated and the lights will be lit, all done without any physical contact or friction. There are 2 lights included in the setup, and whether you’re traveling at around 9mph, they’re rated at 15 lux each. There’s plus a small battery in the Magtenlight, which can store additional potential for up to 4 minutes, coming in handy when you’re stationary at the traffic lights. that would certainly be a cool replacement to your current dynamo, wouldn’t it?
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Sanyo Eneloop bicycle range expands
March 5, 2010
The Eneloop sort from Sanyo is not limited to just one of the best rechargeable batteries in the market, it additionally encompasses bicycles with a couple of models hitting the deck that date round - the CY-SPL226 and CY-SPL224 which boast a next-generation riding mode-Eco Charge Mode. that new Eco Charge Mode features regenerative charging control that enables the rider to actively charge the battery while going up and about on flat roads, paving the way for a new style of energy-creating models. Regenerative charging is rendered effortless when riding, and you will remain comfortable at your own pace. Theoretically, cycling 1km in Eco Charge Mode by flat ground is able to generate sufficient electricity to travel about 300m in potential Mode. Expect to fork out around $1,800 for the new Sanyo Electric Hybrid Bicycle as it hits the Japanese market that April 21st.
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Pedal-powered Christmas tree
November 30, 2009
The city of Copenhagen in Denmark will go green that year where Christmas celebrations are concerned, and we're not talking about the color of its trees. In fact, their traditional Christmas tree set up at their City Hall Square will boast energy-efficient LED lights that are powered by humans, where 15 bicycles are available for anyone and everyone to pedal in order to capability all 700 LED bulbs dotted along the entire tree. Good way to keep warm in the freezing weather as well, eh?
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