Jeremy Gutsche — October 20, 2006 — Autos
References: techeblog
An inventor known as the SwissRocketMan has created a hydrogen peroxide powered bicycle that rockets you from 0-60mph in just 6 seconds with a top speed of 126 mph. The video shows Julian Bartelett, a Britsh pilot, attempting to set a world record. More about how it works: "H2O2 can be used either as a monopropellant (not mixed with fuel) or as the oxidizer component of a bipropellant rocket. Use as a monopropellant takes advantage of the decomposition of 70–98+% concentration hydrogen peroxide into steam and oxygen. The propellant is pumped into a reaction chamber where a catalyst (usually a silver or platinum screen) triggers decomposition, and the hot (>600 °C) oxygen/steam produced is used directly for thrust."
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1. Hydrogen-peroxide Powered Transportation - The use of hydrogen peroxide as a fuel source for transportation could disrupt the traditional gasoline and electric vehicle industries.
2. Monopropellant Technology - The use of monopropellant technology could lead to new opportunities for lightweight and efficient power sources in various industries such as aerospace and defense.
3. Alternative Energy Racing - The emergence of alternative energy racing events could create new marketing and sponsorship opportunities for companies involved in the energy and automotive industries.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The use of hydrogen peroxide as a fuel source could disrupt the traditional gasoline and electric vehicle industries.
2. Aerospace and Defense - The use of monopropellant technology in aerospace and defense could lead to more lightweight and efficient power sources for spacecraft and missiles.
3. Energy and Automotive - The emergence of alternative energy racing events could create new marketing and sponsorship opportunities for companies involved in the energy and automotive industries.
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