The British company Billions in Change has launched a fitness generator bike, claiming that just one hour of exercise with it can generate a days worth of electricity.
According to the companys CEO Bhargava, the bicycle has a simple structure, strong power generation capacity and is economical and practical. It is composed of common bicycle parts and is easy to assemble. When you step on the pedal, the wheel drives the flywheel to rotate through the chain, converting kinetic energy into electrical energy to charge the battery. The electricity generated is enough to charge a mobile phone and tablet and drive a fan. It can also generate electricity while exercising, which is suitable for remote areas. Electric place.
Compared with grid power supply, the biggest advantage is that it is not subject to special environmental restrictions and can come in handy when there is a power outage due to natural disasters. According to reports, 25 fitness generator bikes have been put into use in India, and the number will be increased to 10,000 in the future. Prices range from free to $250 depending on the buyers income level. Bhargava believes that it will play a very important role in areas lacking electricity.
