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Old 06-15-2009, 06:26 PM   #3
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Default Speaking of bicycles, hills and gearing...

This month's SAIL magazine has an enclosed, all-weather vehicle that's powered by the breeze. You just turn the carbon-fiber rotor assembly into the wind, and bicycle-gearing takes the drive to the wheels. To gain still more speed, the operator pivots the rotor to gain the benefit of each gust.

It's designed so the wind will drive you into the wind—something no wind-powered craft has been able to accomplish.

You stay dry in the "Ventomobile", and don't use—or run out of—batteries.



I was wondering where I might put this article!
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