The Navitas is a bike trailer that generates its own power using the sun and wind. Designed by Paul Smith, a student at University of Derby in England, the trailer has a rear wheel that splits three ways to become a vertical axis turbine. There is also a compact solar panel to help to provide a charge to the onboard 24V battery. The battery provides power through a 12V cigarette lighter socket and a USB hub. I’m not sure how practical a wind turbine the wheel would make, but the idea is interesting nonetheless.
“It’s purely for the cyclist adventurer who likes to pedal around the country but also likes a bit of creature comfort,” says Paul.
You can read more detail about the design on this poster for the trailer.
Via Bicycle Design
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Dudee!! what is the point on generating electrical power if you are pedaling??? for your laptop?? i mean if you ride travel usually you want to be light weight, on other hand, would be easier to connect a generator to the wheel so you will recharge the batteries as long as you are riding??