The Cross-Wind Bridge Creates Power from Auto Speeds Below
Katherinev123 — October 26, 2009 — Autos
References: designboom & thedesignblog.org
Environmentally-conscious energy can be derived from the sun, which is the largest source of natural energy, but it can also come from the wind—the second largest source. This cross-wind bridge produces wind power and electricity to light the bridge through a network of rotating panels that rotate according to the speeds of the vehicles moving underneath it.
The cross-wind bridge is the brainchild of design team Tiago Barros and Jorge Pereira, in collaboration with Ines Valente, Rob Foobe III, Yoon-young Hur, Natalie Batile, and Joao Paulo Ferrandes. It spreads 40 meters over the Segunda Circular Highway in Lisbon, and also provides a tunnel for pedestrians and bikers.
The cross-wind bridge is the brainchild of design team Tiago Barros and Jorge Pereira, in collaboration with Ines Valente, Rob Foobe III, Yoon-young Hur, Natalie Batile, and Joao Paulo Ferrandes. It spreads 40 meters over the Segunda Circular Highway in Lisbon, and also provides a tunnel for pedestrians and bikers.
Trend Themes
1. Renewable Energy - A trend towards utilizing renewable energy sources like wind power.
2. Smart Infrastructure - A trend of integrating technology and energy generation into infrastructure like bridges.
3. Sustainable Transportation - A trend towards incorporating renewable energy generation into transportation systems.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can benefit from innovative solutions like car-powered bridges.
2. Infrastructure - The infrastructure industry can explore opportunities to incorporate smart energy generation into bridge designs.
3. Transportation - The transportation industry can embrace sustainable practices by integrating renewable energy generation into vehicles and road systems.
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