[MIT] students invented a shock absorber that harnesses energy from small bumps in the road, generating electricity while it smoothes the ride more effectively than conventional shocks. The students hope to initially find customers among companies that operate large fleets of heavy vehicles. They have already drawn interest from the U.S. military and several truck manufacturers.
There is a 10% improvement in overall vehicle fuel efficiency by using the regenerative shock absorbers.
[From Green Energy TV Blog - MIT Students harness energy from Bumps in the Road]
2.25.2009
Already they're thinking about not fixing potholes
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