SOLAR INGENUITY

It was just a matter of time before someone figured out how to do it: A solar powered electric bicycle. You ride this bicycle down Highway 59 with pure solar power to propel you onward. If you get tired and need a little help, just switch on and let this green electric wonder take over. Who needs cars?

The E-V Sunny Bicycle works by using the energy absorbed by solar panels incorporated in the wheels, which power a battery at the back of the bicycle. Designed by Canadian, Peter Sandler of Therapy Products, this is apparently the first all-solar electric bicycle. 

The bike is propelled by a 500 watt front hub motor. The variable speed electronic controller drives the bike to speeds of up to 30 kilometers per hour. Overall weight of the bicycle is 75 lbs.

For more info go to Therapy Products.

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Comments

[Jenny]

Thanks for the heads up on the Solar powered bicycle. One day I'd like my house and vehicle running on solar energy, but right now I just have my laptop running on solar-roll:

http://www.laptopical.com/solar-panel.html

It's a start! :)

[Steve]

It's great to see some of the older generation grabbing on to solar ideas. Check out what this young at heart 78 year old did with some solar panels and a couple of wheels.

http://www.wgrz.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=57995

[Hakan]

Very Nice