28 Human-Powered Inventions

From Human-Powered Airplanes to Pedal-Powered Lamps

— September 25, 2010 — Eco
As we continue to acknowledge our impact on the world and become more responsible for our actions, we are developing more ways to alleviate the stress on our planet. These human-powered inventions are just one way to not only do that, but to also encourage a healthier daily lifestyle.

From vehicles to clothes cleaners, these human-powered inventions will surely change the world.
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Pedal-Powered Pines
Pedal-Powered Pines
The Copenhagen Christmas Tree Will Light Up With Aerobic Energy
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Electric Power From the Human Body
Electric Power From the Human Body
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Human Biofuels
Human Biofuels
Plastic Surgeon Powers SUV With Fat
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Human Biofuel Sources
Human Biofuel Sources
Revolutionary Eco-Box Turns Your Breath Into Fuel
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Pedal-Powered Lamps
Pedal-Powered Lamps
The Bicycle LED Lamp from Gionata Gatto Lights Up Your Workout
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Human Powered Energy
Human Powered Energy
Get Your Butt To The Gym and Generate Some Electricity
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Pedal-Powered Police Cruisers
Pedal-Powered Police Cruisers
The UK's Foot-Operated Patrol Cars are Utterly Ridiculous
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Pedal-Powered Blimps
Pedal-Powered Blimps
Eco English Channel Crossing
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Human-Powered Airplanes
Human-Powered Airplanes
The ‘Snowbird Ornithopter' by Todd Reichart Makes Man Fly
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Pedal-Powered Planes
Pedal-Powered Planes
Dutch Teen Designs Eco-Friendly Flying Device
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Bike Powered Ambulance
Bike Powered Ambulance
The Jaambaaro
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The Human Powered Bus
The Human Powered Bus
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Human Powered Mini Cooper
Human Powered Mini Cooper
Beijing Olympic Mini Rickshaw
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Energy-Efficient Personal Travel
Energy-Efficient Personal Travel
The GoblinAero No Gas Hog Saves Environment and Your Money
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Boat Fueled by Human Fat
Boat Fueled by Human Fat
Earthrace
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Pedal-Powered Clothes Cleaners
Pedal-Powered Clothes Cleaners
The Laundring Washing Machine Puts Conventional Cleaners Out to Dry
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Boats Powered by Human Fat (FOLLOW UP)
Boats Powered by Human Fat (FOLLOW UP)
Earthrace Sets Records
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Motorized Hybrid Bikes
Motorized Hybrid Bikes
Izip Express Bike Combines Motor and Human Power
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Flinstone Inspired Pedal Car
Flinstone Inspired Pedal Car
Twike Electric Hybrid
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Solar Pedal Boat
Solar Pedal Boat
Jonathan Mahieddine's Eco Design
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Hybrid Electro Trikes
Hybrid Electro Trikes
The TW4XP Car Uses Both Electricity and Human Power
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Human Powered Motorcycles
Human Powered Motorcycles
The Erockit Hybrid Motorbike Uses Kinetic Energy to Charge
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Human-Powered Scooters
Human-Powered Scooters
Xcelerator Hypersonic Red
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Human-Powered Helicopters
Human-Powered Helicopters
AHS International Hosts 6-Second Vertical Flight Contest
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Human-Powered Monorails
Human-Powered Monorails
The Shweeb
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Pedal-Powered Submarines
Pedal-Powered Submarines
The Scubster is an Eco-Friendly Underwater Vessel
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