Solar Powered Bicycle-Boat
- Posted by Steve Mueller on April 8th, 2008 filed in Energy, Transportation
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a boat that your family could take out to nearby pristine sandy beaches with crystal clear blue water and billions of tropical fishes? And wouldn’t it be nice if, somehow, that boat didn’t disrupt the fishes, or the environment, in any way? And while we’re dreaming (here in Montana we haven’t escaped from the 40s yet, and it’s raining), let’s throw in some solar panels as well.
Now it is possible with the new half-boat half-bike. This is perfect for the local lake or pond that does not have too large of waves or current to overturn the boat. This boat has two ways of operating; the first is by someone pedaling the boat, similar to riding a bike. The other option is to crank on the solar-powered electric motor. Either way you choose to power the bicycle-boat it is sure to help the environment.
From: Gizmodo
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