Category: Pedal Power

As we live in an era of near-constant innovation and change, we often get to see transformative changes that we simply would never have expected to take place. The world of automobiles, for example, has transformed to become almost unrecognizable. The rapid rise of things like hydrogen fuel cell energy and the development of electrical […]

The way in which we get around the world that we live in has continually changed over the years. From people taking trips across the world via horseback to the massive jet engines we fly around continents in today, transport is an ever-changing industry. As one of the most important industries around, the problem that […]

If you would like to minimize your carbon footprint by buying a small green solar vehicle, there are many eco-friendly ones from which to choose. One of the top options is ELF, a solar-powered velomobile that’s designed and built by North Carolina-based company Organic Transit. With its unique design, sleek, attractive body and many benefits, […]

With gasoline prices soaring and the public sentiment souring over global warming and greenhouse gases, many people are looking for alternatives to help the cause. Buying hybrids, alternative fuel vehicles or riding bikes have become more popular with the public. Also increasing in popularity is the velomobile such as the Go-One3 that I had talked […]

The Aquaduct Mobile Filtration Vehicle by Specialized Bicycles has won $5,000 in the Google Innovate or Die Competition. Pedal pushers will appreciate the ease of use of this vehicle. By pedal power alone a person can use this vehicle to transport and filter water for the whole family. Aquaduct Mobile Filtration Vehicle is designed particular for […]

MIT student cyclists are using pedal power to run computers and burn calories. Back in November of this year, MIT students were given an assignment as part of a course in civil and environmental engineering to build a device that “converts mechanical power into electrical power.” So, the students came up with an ingenious idea […]

One of the coolest velomobiles that I’ve come across within the last couple of years is the Go-One3 model, made by Beyss, that I happened upon last weekend. This velomobile is a three-wheel, totally enclosed tricycle that is considered a human-powered vehicle (HPV). Be that as it may, slackers or those with steep upgrades to […]