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Kinetic Power

Eco-minded designers use kinetic energy to move away from electricity

Implications - Roller coaster designers have harnessed kinetic energy for decades, but with the advent of the eco movement, this force has reached a new audience. The idea of energy generated from organic movement lines up with an increasing batch of consumers who wish to decrease their carbon footprint.
Trend Themes
1. Kinetic Energy - Products that use kinetic energy to generate power, such as bikes, exercise balls, treadmills, and toilets, are becoming increasingly popular among eco-conscious consumers and offer disruptive innovation opportunities for traditional electric-powered alternatives.
2. Multifunctional Products - The emergence of multifunctional products that serve more than one purpose, such as the Pillet toilet roll holder that doubles as an energy-generating lamp, appeals to consumers looking for more efficient and eco-friendly solutions for everyday items and presents disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses.
3. Green Initiatives - Consumers seeking to reduce their carbon footprint are driving demand for products and services that incorporate green initiatives, making it possible to experiment with eco-friendly options in every industry, from tech gadgets to fast food drive-thrus.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness Equipment Industry - The fitness equipment industry can leverage the popularity of kinetic-powered products, such as treadmills and exercise balls, to provide environmentally conscious options that resonate with eco-minded consumers.
2. Home Decor Industry - The home decor industry can take advantage of the trend towards multifunctional products by creating items that serve more than one purpose, such as the Pillet toilet roll holder, to appeal to modern consumers who value efficiency and sustainability.
3. Fast Food Industry - Even the fast food industry can implement green initiatives, such as using kinetic energy to cut down on wasted power at drive-thrus, to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and drive innovation.
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play_circle_filledHuman Powered Motorcycles
Human Powered Motorcycles
The Erockit Hybrid Motorbike Uses Kinetic Energy to Charge
The Erockit Motorbike is based on a revolutionary technology which connects human power with the electric engine of a motorcycle. The power of the running engine is derived from the muscle power of the… MORE
Green Gym Equipment
Green Gym Equipment
The EcoMill is a Self-Charging Kinetic Energy Treadmill
To work out indoors but stay eco-friendly, a person can purchase the Woodway EcoMill for $8,500. As you exercise, the battery charges so that the display maintains power. Smart. The Woodway EcoMill is… MORE
Energy Pods
Energy Pods
Kinetic Exercise Ball Charges Batteries Just By Playing Catch or Juggling
This is one kind of energy ball I haven't seen before, but would really like to have in my desk drawer! Jiang Qian created an incredibly innovative, eco-friendly way to recharge your batteries using kinetic… MORE
play_circle_filledKinetic Clocks
Kinetic Clocks
Single-Armed 'Continue Time' Clock by Sander Mulder
The Continue Time clock by Sander Mulder is an astounding piece of kinetic art. You have to view the video to fully understand how this timepiece works, and even then the clock will have you spellbound.… MORE
play_circle_filledEco-Friendly Drive-Throughs
Eco-Friendly Drive-Throughs
Burger King's Kinetic Energy-Harvesting Speed Bumps
Every time you stop and start your car, you’re wasting kinetic energy, but MotionPower Energy Harvesting wants to change that with a little help from Burger King. A Burger King store in North Carolina… MORE
Energy-Creating TP
Energy-Creating TP
The Kinetic Pillet Toilet Roll Holder Serves as a Washroom Lamp
The Pillet is an innovative toilet roll holder that produces its own energy through the movements of the spinning roll. The kinetic energy is then used to light up the built-in lamp to reduce the use of… MORE

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