SWAN uses kinetic energy generated by bike pedaling to juice up your gadgets

By Shikha Chauhan /Oct 26 2010

Apt to its name, the SWAN is one of the most eco-friendly ways to commute and dart through the narrow streets, and also acquire energy at the same time. SWAN actually stands for Sustainable Way to Acquire N-ergy and so rightly called. Designed by Adams Numair, the concept of race bike utilizes the kinetic energy generated by pedaling a bike. The kinetic energy is turned into electrical energy that can be used to supply electrical power to your gadgets like MP3 players, mobile phones, iPod and many other small gadgetry.

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Cheers Adams Numair

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