Green Options

Yesterday we took a look at the energy-harvesting bionic knee brace. Continuing with this trend of human movement-induced energy production, designer Deco Goodman has created the Commuter Cyclist’s Sustainable Energy Source. The device, which is located in the rear tail-light assembly, captures energy generated in the seat post spring and the brakes during movement.

Got a forklift, 25G, and a desire to live wherever you want? Then the PowerCube from Reluminati is for you! Actually, with its ability to deliver 600-watts of continuous energy, the weight (1 ton) and the cost are the only two negative things I can say about it.

Now, if the PowerCube and, say R2D2, were to have a baby—then, goodbye forklift—it’d have leg-like appendages with wheels, giving it the ability to transport itself. Also, the cost would be justified if said offspring had R2’s sweet demeanor (and his ability to stop trash compactors from crushing people–like he did for Luke Skywalker in Star Wars Episode 4!). I think people would pay $25,000 for a cute, trusty sidekick that can power a home when needed. But, until R2D2 and the PowerCube create such a lovely little love-child, I will focus on the great qualities that the PowerCube actually possesses.