It seems not a day goes by without hearing which cars on the market have the best mileage, and how efficient electric and hybrid vehicles of the future will be. But what about the world’s most efficient vehicle, the humble bicycle? Some like to joke that bicyclists run on burritos or other quick eats instead of gasoline– but is it possible to calculate some sort of miles per gallon (MPG) equivalent for the bipedal bunch powered by food?
How many miles per gallon is she getting? Photo credit: Richard Masoner
Do the Math recently tackled the task and arrived at a surprising figure– apparently a person riding a bicycle gets the equivalent of 290miles per gallon riding around town, and 190 miles per gallon on the open road. Not bad for a vehicle over a hundred years old, right? And if humans were as aerodynamic as trout, that MPG would be even higher!
If you have the time, or consider yourself a math whiz, the full article is well worth a read.
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Nokia launches bicycle charger kit
[Photo via Nokia Europe]
In addition to giving you shapely calves, pedaling away on a bike can now give your cell phone, music player, or other portable devices juice on the go. Last Thursday, Nokia launched a charger kit that will charge Nokia phones with a 2mm charging interface, but it can be made compatible with other devices using a converter cable.
The charger begins working when you pedal about 3.73 mph (6 km/h), with maximum output at 15.5 mph (25 km/h) and stops charging when you pedal over 30 mph (50 km/h).
The kit will be available before the end of the year in selected retailers and Nokia online and branded retail.
For more information, view the Nokia Bicycle Charger Kit specifications and check out more additional pics in the Nokia Bicycle Charger Kit photo gallery.
Source: Nokia throws down a €15 bike cell phone charger – CrunchGear
