Sentences with phrase «in pedal powered»

And there is video to prove the existence of this treasure trove... OK, so I have no doubt that the warehouses of non-profits like Pedals for Progress are at least as impressive as Mr Biggles» hoard, but what makes this effort so astounding to me is that it appears to be one guy's efforts to restore, customize and renovate the best in pedal powered transportation.

Today, the interest in pedal powered machines is almost exclusively aimed at generating electricity, for instance for charging cell phones and laptops - products that did not even exist in the 1970s.

All approaches can be combined, resulting in a pedal power unit that can power a multitude of mechanical devices and generate electricity comparatively efficiently.

While the notion of a bike wrapped in a sleek body may appeal to some — mostly people who already ride bikes regularly — it's likely that the future of the velomobile lies not in pedal power but in the addition of a small engine.

Not exact matches

If the economic climate were different and investment capital for out - there - seeming businesses hadn't suddenly vanished in late 2008, Griffith would probably still be pedaling from his San Francisco home for a ferry ride to Alameda Island and the retired air - traffic - control tower that housed Makani Power.

On a winding path in Watopia — a virtual world named after the term «watt» in cycling that has to do with your power output as you pedal — I looked over and noticed an active volcano.

When you bike uphill, you produce more power and work harder, and when you glide downhill in the app, you can try to maintain the same watts and pedal harder, watching as your speed increases.

That monstrous uptick in volume was a key signal because it clearly pointed to institutional accumulation, which acts as a gas pedal that powers the best stock breakouts.

It's free and includes outdoor movie nights on the biggest pedal powered screen in the Southern Hemisphere.

You'll notice the contact and power on your pedal will be later in the stroke, and the leg lifting gets a rest on each stroke.

Burt's Bees will also be offering people - powered natural smoothies at a «Bike Blender» station in Times Square (the pedaling action actually powers the blenders), where visitors can stop by and enjoy a smoothie featuring natural ingredients.

Another feature of this machine is its dual power source option: it can be battery - powered or plugged in and powered using the foot pedal.

The Little Tikes 3 - in - 1 kids trike begins with mommy power (she pushes, child rides, wheels are locked), and as the toddler becomes more confident, the pedals are unlocked and the handle attached to the back of the trike allows mom or dad to guide the vehicle while the child steers and pedals.

In response, Congress passed a law directing the U.S. Department of Transportation to issue new safety standards, including auto - reverse for power windows, additional mirrors, back - up cameras and sensors to reduce blind zones, and brake transmission shift interlocks, which prevent cars from being shifted out of park without the brake pedal.

Once you have a general sense of what your child will be able to handle in terms of a go - kart, the next step is to pick whether to buy a pedal - powered or an electric - powered design.

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The festival and its accompanying activities drew an estimated 350,000 attendees between April 5 - 8 to watch 20 stage shows and take part in more than 3,000 activities, including touching a moon rock, creating an ocean - inspired craft, powering a lightbulb by pedaling a bicycle, testing out welding skills via virtual reality and learning how space shuttle toilet operates.

There are a lot of things included in this kit, including a power supply, foot pedal, clip cord, and power plug.

In 1977, skimming the floor of California's San Joaquin Valley under the power of pedaling pilot Bryan Allen, Gossamer Condor earned MacCready the Kremer Prize.

Simply split your 30 - or 45 - minute workout into three segments — for example, pedal on a stationary bike, power - walk on a treadmill, and step onto an elliptical trainer for 10 - or 15 - minute bursts with no rest in between.

Immerse yourself in the on - screen action as you pedal across the solar system, through the streets of Japan, or even next to Beyoncé — all while tracking your speed, resistance, and power.

His clients in Seattle put their pedal power to use on elliptical machines or stationary bikes that generate power for radios and DVD players.

Features: A quiet drive system with forward and backward motions, adjustable ramp angle for power incline, adjustable foot pedals and console, built - in pulse sensors in stationary handle bars and heart - rate chest strap, built - in fan and console with speakers for an MP3 player or iPod.

Some of the twists the film takes, particularly in its final third, strain the powers of belief, but the ending, thankfully, does not soft - pedal all that came before.

Same goes for Henry Gibson, who pedaled flower power on «Laugh - In» and yet is so affecting as a country western singer you thank Altman for casting him.

Increasingly greasy roads ask big questions of the 1M's stability system, and the throttle pedal can seem like it's working in reverse: the harder you push, the less power you get.

Stand on the pedal, even in EV mode, and the ES 300h springs to full power in moments.

The F12's computers will play tricks to cut power briefly under full - throttle shifts, giving a glorious exhaust bark on upshifts, although Ferrari still hasn't figured out that a driver who slams the pedal to the floor in automatic mode actually expects full acceleration.

The pedal layout invites heel - and - toe and there's little to criticise in terms of braking power or feel, but the absence of ABS focuses the mind (Revolution will keep it if you want).

It is a veritable electronics amusement park, with a hands - free phone, a six - disc in - dash CD player, satellite navigation, power - adjustable pedals, and a rear - seat DVD entertainment system with drop - down screen and wireless headphones.

Although power is more than adequate, the «S - line» badges - which normally denote a step up in performance in the Audi naming dictionary - placed on the front fender panels had me expecting a bit more forward thrust when I flattened the gas pedal.

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The pedals and shifter are logically placed for performance driving; seats include the power bolsters now popular in the segment for maximum lateral support.

The electric powertrain responds immediately when you press the accelerator pedal, and the brakes respond well, albeit not as progressively as those in the gasoline - powered Focus.

The most efficient method of driving seems to be to accelerate up to speed in town using both power sources and then lift off the gas pedal to shift it into EV mode, which is able to maintain speeds of up to about 40 mph on its own, sort of a takeoff on hypermilers» «pulse and glide» approach.

Original Price: $ 975 (1920 Centerdoor) Value today: $ 10,000 Engine: 2.9 - liter side - valve in - line 4 Transmission: 2 - speed pedal - controlled planetary Power: 20 hp @ 1600 rpm Torque: 83 lb - ft @ 900 rpm Weight: 1875 lb Brake: Contracting band (inside transmission) Top speed: 35 mph Fuel Economy: 20 mpg

There's no doubt that the GT2 loses ground to the 599 in those entry phases - it just doesn't have the same mechanical purchase on the surface — and, of course, its less linear power delivery makes holding a stable throttle position through the turn more difficult, but when you release the steering angle and squeeze the right pedal to the floor, the combination of twin turbochargers and rear - engine traction are imperious.

It's working on its own part of the equation with such ferocity that having its electric - powered cars sans steering wheels and pedals on the road in droves any later than 2030 is considered dour pessimism by anyone inside the gates of the tech giant's Googleplex in Mountain View, California.

Track mode is the last stop before «everything off,» and the idea is to provide the kind of high - performance traction control that would be outlawed in most actual race cars: flatten the pedal on corner exit and the car will deploy as much power as the tires can handle, just like a Ferrari 458 Italia in race mode.

So if you leave the clutch pedal released, and if the engine power is such that no torque is being applied by the engine, there could in theory be less wear on the synchronizers when disengaging them by moving the shifter to neutral because you can artificially make that amount zero.

The brake pedal, which also engages the regeneration function of the electric power system, likewise feels surprisingly natural, without the steps or sudden, jerky changes in brake pressure sometimes felt with hybrids.

The initial pedal feel is a little soft, but in terms of stopping power they're tremendous and only exhibit a slight lengthening of the pedal after a series of fast, four - lap stints.

Under the hood, the in - line six delivers smooth, hesitation - free power at the tap of the gas pedal.

And when you're driving in Eco Assist mode, a double impulse from the go pedal tells you that you should ease up and let the engine disengage because the car has calculated that you don't need engine power to sustain your speed.

Even though the six - cylinder uses two turbochargers to make its 300 horsepower and 300 pounds - feet of torque, the engine doesn't display any of the negative characteristics in around - town driving — like power lag — that you might associate with a turbocharged engine; you just get smooth power when you press the gas pedal.

Mash the gas pedal and the CR - V responds with relative authority, delivering the power in a smooth, linear fashion befitting a CVT - propelled vehicle.

Stabbing the pedal harder reveals the incredible depth of stopping power, in part because the production car's booster has been yanked to allow the driver a more honest assessment of how hard the pads are pressing against the rotors and because this slotted Brembo setup is considerably more robust than the stock hardware.

Other improvements included in the 6.2 update include the addition of automatic emergency braking and blind - spot warning as new active safety features, along with improved sound quality from the audio system, a valet mode that limits the car's power output, and slight changes in the accelerator and brake pedal feel.

What the Mercedes does have on its side are progressive brakes with good pedal feel (they're even OK in the C300h with its regenerative braking powers, albeit not as linear as the regular stoppers).

Underneath this updated skin, Subaru tweaked a few things to ensure the Legacy is smoother than ever.etuned dampers, more linear electric power steering, and a firmer brake pedal feel provides a more confident drive, while modifications under the hood result in a smoother and quieter powertrain.