Eco Factor: Concept speed bump powers built-in LEDs with mechanical energy.
Roads humps aren’t noticed easily by drivers at night, especially cyclists, due to the weak light of the reflective strip, which is dangerous for both the driver and his vehicle. Industrial designers Zhang Yakun, He Siqian, Zhu Ningning, Chen Chen and Mu Zhiwei have come up with a green solution, in the form of a self-powered speed breaker dubbed the Safe Hump.
The Safe Hump features a gear mechanism that facilitates an electromagnetic transducer and converts mechanical energy of passing vehicles into electricity, which is then supplied to a set of LED light bulbs within the hump. Moreover, the design of the hum is such that the vehicle can glide over it smoothly, which prolongs the life of both the vehicle and the hump.
Via: YankoDesign
