Cycle Sol
Sep 18 2008, Nithya N

EcoFactor: Solar-powered bicycle.

The idea of adding extra power to a bike is awesome; not only does this technology help the rider cover a larger distance but it also results in less exhaustion of energy. Designer Miroslav Miljevic pays attention.

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