Who said that we can’t get some energy out of the mechanics of our cars? We already have regenerative breaks so it’s time to move on. MIT students have developed a shock absorber prototype which will generate electricity and send it back to the car. The regenerative shock absorber is said to increase the vehicle’s fuel-efficiency by up to 10%. It uses a “hydraulic system that forces fluid through a turbine attached to a generator.” And the electronic system it would come with will let you control the shock absorbers to offer you a smoother ride. We’ll let you know when the prototype will be picked up by manufacturers and how much it will cost. For now it’s just a great idea waiting to be put to good use.
via MIT
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