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design and build a better human-powered vehicle
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Bicycles have improved only slightly over many years. I'd like to have a vehicle that I can put all the power of both arms and legs into, has energy storage (battery, flywheel, compressed air), regenerative braking, low maintenance, solid rubber wheels, possibly amphibious.

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Jul 04 2007
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jcomeau_ictx
commented about 3 years ago

windpowerWindskating with a mountain board works OK, but usually only in one direction. I'm rebuilding the sail frame with carbon composites, and ordering solid tires for the board, since the mesquite thorns have ruined the original tires, and dust ruined the air valves.
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