Australian company Lavo has launched the world’s first hydrogen-powered bicycle, in an effort to make long-distance transportation possible.
The modern bike does not need heavy batteries or burn fuel and emit carbon dioxide, and is designed to help the world reach a zero-emissions society, yankodesign reported.
The LAVO bike fr StudioMOM is the world’s first #hydrogen bike, requiring no heavy batteries, particulates, or CO2 emissions for operation. Acquiring #h2 from water & solar energy, the LAVO bike is outfitted with small h2 tanks that power up for operation. https://t.co/LoDF95xmgF pic.twitter.com/5mHOPRMfbQ
— Hydrogen Standard (@H2Standard) November 4, 2021
The bike is equipped with small hydrogen tanks that operate the bike with 100% clean energy.
The bike’s energy storage system converts the electricity from the solar panels using an electrolyzer that splits the water into the components hydrogen and oxygen, and transfers it to a long-term storage system.
The Lavo bike requires only about ten minutes to charge, and runs for about 150 kilometers before recharging.
Constructed using a lightweight material, the bike retains a cargo structure to withstand the basic weight that comes with a complete hydrogen-based system.