Manoj Bhargava on his bicycle generator
Credit: Credit: NationalGeographic
People often complain about the high costs of energy and the fact that they “never have time to workout.” This invention certainly solves both conundrums.
And, most importantly, this free power invention has the potential to lift the 1.3 billion people who presently live without electricity out of poverty.
As Manoj Bhargava, the founder of the Free Electric hybrid bike, shares in the video above, it is possible to generate electricity at home while simply doing a daily workout routine.
When an individual pedals the bike, the action drives a flywheel, which turns a generator and charges a battery. This means from just one hour of pedaling, a rural household can be supplied with energy for 24 hours.
The billionaire and his team developed the bicycle to take advantage of mechanical energy created by humans to solve one of the world’s most pervasive problems.
“Everything requires energy. Energy is the great equaliser,” says Bhargava, adding that over […]
How about as well, contracting with gyms–(where they are or are wanted) where people already work out–opening with social media contests to give people a vested interest & publicity, interest, participation, the “cool” factor…say a group of folks –kickstarter, etc.–sponsors/spins in some fun/small marathon event, hoopla, raises awareness. Ongoing, owned by group share/donate to gym,…? Defray gym membership, power gym (+ more? Not clear). Putting out Ideas.
Brilliant …great that we see feedback and creative input. Help support Stephen with his insight and service to us, in gleaning the important stories out of the world’s distractions, so let’s all add our energy to change the things we don’t like to see. Great ideas SB, maybe you could contact the owner and suggest this or help coordinate this in the gyms in your area/country.