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Renewable energy systems are currently in the hot spot as we try to end our addiction on oil. Scientists around the world try their best not only to improve existing systems but also to introduce us with their novel concepts. Engineers at Southampton University created a giant rubber snake that produces electricity from the passing [...]

Adding a flywheel system to replace the battery in a hybrid car, creates the Flybrid. This new idea will harvest 70% of the braking energy and convert up wheel motion. It does sound like riding a toy car but Jaguar and Formula 1 are considering the concept.
For more information visit the Flybrid Systems website.

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